BA (Hons) Filmmaking
BA(Hons) Filmmaking is based at Bower Ashton Studios, part of the City Campus. This is a production-based degree - you’ll learn by making. Our teaching team works at the cutting edge of contemporary media practice, with high levels of practical experience and expertise.The course pushes boundaries, intellectually and imaginatively. Explore filmmaking for the 21st century through development of eclectic short form projects that span the vast opportunities for audience and presentation in the modern industry. Build the knowledge to navigate the industry as it changes over the next 10 to 20 years by applying cutting-edge techniques.Our industry contacts include the BBC, ITV, Aardman Films@59, Bottleyard Film Studies and E3 Media. They provide ongoing professional input and work experience opportunities.Recent guest speakers include director Ben Wheatley (High Rise), write and director Gurindha Chandha (Bend It Like Beckham). We have also held masterclasses with editor St John O’Rorke (The White Princess) and art director Sarah Hauldron (Gosford Park).Showcase your work to talent scouts and potential employers at the final year Creative Industries Degree Show and graduate with an impressive portfolio of work.Our multi-skilled graduates go on to work in the creative industries for a range of media and multimedia production companies - as researchers, camera operators, editors, assistant directors/producers, mixers, graders and cinematographers.
BA(Hons) Filmmaking is based at Bower Ashton Studios, part of the City Campus. This is a production-based degree - you’ll learn by making. Our teaching team works at the cutting edge of contemporary media practice, with high levels of practical experience and expertise.The course pushes boundaries, intellectually and imaginatively. Explore filmmaking for the 21st century through development of eclectic short form projects that span the vast opportunities for audience and presentation in the modern industry. Build the knowledge to navigate the industry as it changes over the next 10 to 20 years by applying cutting-edge techniques.Our industry contacts include the BBC, ITV, Aardman Films@59, Bottleyard Film Studies and E3 Media. They provide ongoing professional input and work experience opportunities.Recent guest speakers include director Ben Wheatley (High Rise), write and director Gurindha Chandha (Bend It Like Beckham). We have also held masterclasses with editor St John O’Rorke (The White Princess) and art director Sarah Hauldron (Gosford Park).Showcase your work to talent scouts and potential employers at the final year Creative Industries Degree Show and graduate with an impressive portfolio of work.Our multi-skilled graduates go on to work in the creative industries for a range of media and multimedia production companies - as researchers, camera operators, editors, assistant directors/producers, mixers, graders and cinematographers.
