BA (Hons) Film and Screen Media (Top-Up)

Focus your vision of becoming a film and screen media professional with this top-up degree. This programme allows you to solidify your practice allowing you to zoom towards your dream career. Leverage industry insight and professional product output to identify and maintain your specialism in film and screen media.

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About the course

This production, content and distribution of film in the industry is developing alongside advancing technologies in an increasingly networked culture. This programme will challenge you to develop your specialist skills in preparation for this ever-evolving industry. Build your visual storytelling techniques and refine your practice to meet industry standards.

This practitioner-focused degree will challenge you to think about the screen differently to give meaning to an audience. The three strands covered on this course include film making, motion design/visual effects and screen practices and you will be encouraged to focus on your specialism while experimenting with your creative practice.

You will explore advanced film and moving image techniques, motion graphics and digital effects, 360 degree camera narrative workflow and working as a freelancer. Additionally, you’ll create a portfolio to showcase your creativity and support your progression.

This course is subject to revalidated by The Open University

Fee

£7,950 (per academic year)

Location

Quarry Hill Campus

Start Date

September 2023

Duration

1 year

Course Code

UCAS Course Code: F245 Institution code: L21

Study Mode

Full-time

We are proud to work in partnership with

We are part of Screen Yorkshire’s Connected Campus initiative which works to forge closer links between TV and Film professionals, production companies, broadcasters and students. Through this initiative you will have access to a range of boot camps, masterclasses and special events, including visits to live sets and studios, industry workshops, visiting speakers and the opportunity to gain feedback on your work from industry professionals. The scheme is encouraged and supported by the broadcasters based in the region, including Channel 4, the BBC and ITV.

We are also members of Film Buddy UK who offer bespoke employability services to encourage, inspire and assist students directly into work experience placements and employment within the Film, Television & Creative Media Industries. UCL Creative Arts students have free registration with the company throughout their studies and have access to live Q and As with some of the world's leading specialists, mentoring support, access to work experience opportunities and FB-1, an online catalogue of interviews and podcasts with specialists from the screen industries.

What you learn

Benefits/ Skills you will develop

You will develop technical and employability skills preparing you for the contemporary film and screen media industry. You will sharpen your technical skills such as filmmaking, motion design, camera operation and editing techniques and will become multi-skilled in all three course strands. Additionally, you’ll enhance your employability and academic skills such as contextualising your work and critical thinking.

Assessment

Entry requirements

A typical offer is likely to be Pass at Foundation Degree or a relevant HND, together with a number of GCSE grades at C or above including English.

All students are to present a portfolio of artwork and supporting academic text which is disclosed during an interview or correspondence for distance applicants.

International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria. Speakers of other languages need to have an IELTS score of at least 6.0 or a recognised level 2 English qualification.

All students must be able to demonstrate either by qualifications or testing that they have the required literacy skills to complete the course.

Offers are made subject to reference.

What's next

Programme Specification

Course Handbook

The Open University Regulations

Staff Profiles

Student Testimonies

Additional costs

There are additional costs associated with the practical elements of this programme, which may include optional trips and visits. You can decide to create small budgets for their film projects but this is not a course requirement as all equipment is provided. Some additional production costs such as food and travel will need to be considered.

We do recommend students buy a portable hard drive of at least 1TB.