Information
Awards
Target Award
Award Description: Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Alternative Exit
Award Description: Bachelor of Arts Filmmaking and Creative Technologies
Award Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate a broad and comparative knowledge of the general scope of the subject, its different areas and applications, and its interactions with related subjects. A detailed knowledge of a defined subject or a more limited coverage of a specialist area balanced by a wider range of study. In each case, specialised study will be informed by current developments in the subject. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the essential theories, principles and concepts of the subject(s) and of the ways in which these are developed through the main methods of enquiry in the subject.Alternative Exit
Award Description: Certificate of Higher Education Filmmaking and Creative Technologies
Award Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate basic competency in the operation of a range of audio and video equipment in location and production environments. 2. Apply basic skills in written and oral communication, teamwork and problem solving. 3. Evaluate their strengths and weaknesses as a learner and develop action plans to address these. 4. Produce practical work within a range of production areas to a specific brief and with guidance. 5. Recognise the basic processes in the development of ideas involved the production of film, video, and audio-visual media. 6. Produce practical work within a range of production areas to a specific brief and with guidanceAlternative Exit
Award Description: Diploma of Higher Education Filmmaking and Creative Technologies
Award Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate high level skills in the operation of range of film and video equipment and desktop tools. 2. Demonstrate high level skills in written and oral communication, teamwork and problem-solving. 3. Identify professional and vocational pathways into employment in film, video or related industries. 4. Display a clear grasp of the professional standards and values associated with video and media production. 5. Demonstrate increasing competency in scheduling, time management and administration of practical projects 6. Evaluate their strengths and weaknesses as a practitioner and develop action plans to address these 7. Produce practical work within a range of production areas to a specific brief and with guidance. 8. Demonstrate a developed competency in scheduling, time management and administration of practical projects. 9. Apply original, creative thinking in the development and presentation of critically engaged arguments
Programme Offerings
Details: Full Time
Intake: September
Duration: 3 Years
Educational Aims Of Course
The programme aims to provide a comprehensive and challenging programme of study for learners - intellectually, technically, artistically and vocationally. Specifically, it will develop:
- detailed operational and technical skills in a broad range of applications of Filmmaking and Creative Technologies
- an understanding of, and ability to apply in a theoretical and practical sense, the underlying theories of filmmaking, including pre-production, production and post-production, in the design and development of films and other visual media
- an understanding of, and ability to apply appropriately, the creative and artistic considerations inherent in a sympathetic and appropriate use of technology
- the capacity to analyse and articulate processes, products and the relationship between the two within the Film, Television and contemporary Creative Media industries
- interpersonal skills, team working methodologies and an understanding of Filmmaking within the wider framework of the entertainment industries
- knowledge and skills that enable students to achieve sustained employment in the film, television, media and wider entertainment industries
Learning Outcomes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| LIPLO1 | Develop production skills and apply them to create complex and sophisticated contemporary media. |
| LIPLO2 | Develop production skills and apply them to create complex and sophisticated contemporary media. |
| LIPLO3 | Develop analytical and problem-solving techniques and strategies and apply them in creative and professional contexts. |
| LIPLO4 | Develop the ability to evaluate evidence, arguments, and assumptions, to reach sound judgements and to communicate them effectively. |
| LIPLO5 | Demonstrate operational practice and convention in a range of filmmaking environments. |
| LIPLO6 | Evaluate relevant technical and artistic production values from existing bodies of work and apply these in critical analysis and production of own work and that of others. |
| LIPLO7 | Operate effectively and professionally a wide range of Sound and Video equipment and systems in areas including, but not limited to, studio applications, broadcast production, live, location production, post-production for Film and Television, new media applications. |
| LIPLO8 | Research and examine information, materials (both secondary and primary sources) and experiences, formulate independent judgements, and articulate reasoned arguments through reflection, review, and evaluation. |
| LIPLO9 | Produce practical work within a range of applications (pre-production, storytelling, film and video production, digital production, live events, post production) which demonstrates an understanding of the forms, conventions, and qualitative issues in each of the above areas. |
| LIPLO10 | Synthesise a range of approaches to achieve successful working relationships and project outcomes, and an effective professional manner or attitude |
| LIPLO11 | Apply professional and practical skills to collaborate with creative and technical partners to deliver successful creative arts projects. |
| LIPLO12 | Design and plan to a brief, delivering work within budget, ethical working practices, equipment, and personnel constraints, and providing technical solutions to complex production problems. |
| LIPLO13 | Work effectively under pressure and to deadlines. |
| LIPLO14 | Evaluate professional opportunities and create plans for successful personal development. |
Teaching, Learning and Assessments
This programme seeks to engender in students an understanding of the inextricable relationship between theory and ideas, craft skills, business and enterprise and their synthesis in arts practice. These elements can exist in a tension with one another, but it is in the resolution of those tensions that truly creative and dynamic practices emerge. The programme aims to produce graduates who are sophisticated in their understanding of creative dynamics across different platforms and media.
It is with recognition of the complicated relationships in arts practice that the learning on this programme addresses four essential areas as follows:
Vocational Preparation and Application
This area comprises:
Professional standards
Development and application of craft skills
Self-reflection and personal planning
Evaluation of practice
Knowledge and understanding of business and enterprise in the Creative Arts
This area comprises:
The economies of the performing arts
Project planning
Business and financial strategies and planning
Critical Context
This area comprises:
The social and theoretical context of media
The histories of styles and conventions, and their impact on contemporary practice
Reasoning and Inquiry
This area comprises:
Problem solving and the use of evidence to understand or justify
Reasoning, inquiry, and investigation
The programme structure explicitly develops these areas distinctly but interweaves and connects them so that ultimately a complete synthesis of understanding and application of skill emerges. Core curriculum modules introduce a broad range of contemporary subjects at levels 4 and 5. These modules allowing significant exploration and inquiry, before allowing students to elect and specialize in substantive modules in their final year.
A key strategy for this programme is to acknowledge and exploit the contemporary media landscape. Our relationship with media and information is being transformed and the pedagogic approach addresses this.
Emphasis will be placed upon informal small group learning and project-based challenges. The teacher as provider of information has been replaced by a role as curator and co-researcher working alongside students. The programme will encourage autonomous learning by building up information and learning resources which will facilitate individual students to accelerate independently their development of ideas, skills, and knowledge.
The assessment has been designed holistically so students are required to make connections between different assessments and discover synergies and relationships between parts of the curriculum through collaborative projects.
Feedback and Assessment Planning
As part of our commitment in preparing students for work, assessment and feedback is framed as part of the landscape of work. We encourage students to understand how in a professional context achievement is measured and critique is used. This perspective brings to the front the importance of what people say and how to listen and the standing of work in the context of a peer environment. We place less emphasis on grades and more on qualitative comment.
We operate an approach to feedback, which involves the provision of feedback without marks to emphasize our broad principle of listening to what people say. Grades are subsequently provided alongside formative feedback.
This programme has an integrated approach to assessment, with an end of year summative Project element which encourages students consolidate their progress and learning through creative output, and in turn prepare for the subsequent year or for entering the world of work.
Opportunities for work related learning
The learning environment for this programme is entirely work related. Skill development is benchmarked consciously against industry needs and students are asked to reflect and comment on this in assessment. Two designated periods of project-based learning are either professional or industry simulations or actual work placements where these can be secured.
Programme Structure
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Level 4
Core - Filmmaking and Creative Technology
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Project 1 - 4601FACT
Credits: 30 Year: 1 -
Intro to Filmmaking - 4602FACT
Credits: 15 Year: 1 -
Intro to Audio - 4603FACT
Credits: 15 Year: 1 -
Lighting and Colour - 4604FACT
Credits: 15 Year: 1 -
Digital Production - 4605FACT
Credits: 15 Year: 1 -
Writing for Camera and Audio - 4606FACT
Credits: 15 Year: 1 -
Production Management - 4607FACT
Credits: 15 Year: 1
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Level 5
Core - Filmmaking and Creative Technology
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Project 2 - 5601FACT
Credits: 30 Year: 2 -
Multi Camera and Studio Creation - 5602FACT
Credits: 15 Year: 2 -
Location Filming and Sound - 5603FACT
Credits: 15 Year: 2 -
Storytelling Traditions - 5604FACT
Credits: 15 Year: 2 -
Storytelling and Screen Cultures - 5605FACT
Credits: 15 Year: 2 -
Motion Capture and Virtual Production - 5606FACT
Credits: 15 Year: 2 -
Post Production Techniques - 5607FACT
Credits: 15 Year: 2
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Level 6
Core - Filmmaking and Creative Technology
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Project 3 - 6601FACT
Credits: 30 Year: 3
Optional - Filmmaking and Creative Technology
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Directing - 6602FACT
Credits: 30 Year: 3 -
Cinematography - 6603FACT
Credits: 30 Year: 3 -
Audio Post Production - 6604FACT
Credits: 30 Year: 3 -
Live Events and Broadcast Creation - 6605FACT
Credits: 30 Year: 3 -
Transmedia Storytelling - 6606FACT
Credits: 30 Year: 3 -
Immersive Media - 6607FACT
Credits: 30 Year: 3 -
Advanced Post Production - 6608FACT
Credits: 30 Year: 3
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Entry Requirements
Alternative qualifications considered
A minimum of 96 UCAS points is normally required. Candidates will be interviewed and asked to provide evidence of or produce on the day examples of work (test tasks) relevant to the programme to demonstrate their suitability for the programme. Candidates are also assessed during the selection process against the following attributes: Knowledge, ability and experience, commitment, ability to work effectively with others, broad interest and engagement, self-awareness, a spirit of enterprise.
Other International requirements
We welcome applications from students with qualifications from outside of the UK. Each application is considered on an individual basis and mapped to the appropriate entry level. We value the diversity of experience that students from different backgrounds bring to the course. IELTS score of 6 is required.
HECoS Code(s)
- 100890 - film and sound recording