Film, TV & Theatre Production at The Northern School of Art - UCAS

Course summary

Our BA (Hons) Film, Television & Theatre Production degree teaches the art of script-writing, directing and producing for both stage and screen. As a degree student on this collaborative and practice-based course you will develop a range of sought-after practical skills. The programme is designed to cover all areas of production from a creative and managerial level with the flexibility for students to gain key technical skills across both Stage & Screen, giving the students an ability to specialise in their chosen area of expertise. Students will gain a strong understanding of the technical requirements needed for this industry providing you with a distinct competitive advantage in the film making, television and theatre industries. This course works closely with other programmes such as Acting, Model Making & Visual FX, Costume Design and Production Design, because of this students will experience a fully rounded teaching environment with the faculty working collaboratively across all cast and crew requirements. A driving force for the programme is to create graduates that are industry ready for the growing sectors of Stage & Screen. This programme allows for the key learning for in both the world of stage and screen providing experience of both strands offering the student a distinct advantage in the job market. Our assessment for this course is not exam-based. You will be assessed on the film or theatre productions you make as part of your final year project. Throughout the three years, you will create screen and theatre productions. Showcasing your skills and abilities to create new and original content for film and theatre practice. Students will use Black Magic cameras as well as utilize traditional super-16mm film using Arriflex cameras. Our BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre course provides students with access to industry standard software including Premiere Pro and Avid. You will work on a minimum of 10 productions across three years, probably more due the collaborative nature of the degree course. Film school students work with live clients and will submit for festivals and competitions throughout the degree. Including the Kodak Commercial Awards, RTS Awards and National Student Drama Festival as well as others. At the end of the three year course, you will have a broad show-reel of work for your next steps into professional practice Awards Winner: Best Student Film Tees Valley International Film Festival - 2023 Winner: Best Film - Drama Royal Television Society (North East & Borders - student category) 2023 Nominee: Best Film - Comedy & Entertainment - Royal Television Society (North-East & Borders - student category) 2023 Winner: Best Short Film - Tees Valley International Film Festival Awards 2022 Winner: Best Horror - Tees Valley International Film Festival Awards 2022 Winner: Best Horror - Tokyo Film International Film Festival Awards 2022 Winner: Best Sound Craft Award Kodak NAHEMI Student Commercial Awards 2022 Winner: Best Production Design, Kodak NAHEMI Student Commercial Awards 2021 Best Student Short Film, New Renaissance Film Festival Yorkshire region (student category) 2020

Modules

In your first year (Level Four) you will explore:

  • Core Production Skills
  • Creative Thinking
  • Scriptwriting
  • Factual Storytelling
  • Production 1
In your second year (Level Five) you will explore:
  • Production 2
  • Digital; Celluloid / Theatre Production
  • Creative Discussion
  • Live Project
In your third year (Level Six) you will produce:
  • Project Research and Preparation
  • Dissertation Report
  • Final Major Project
- Final Show and Portfolio

Assessment method

In course assessment. Each module is assessed upon completion and given a percentage mark.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
W692
Institution code:
C71
Campus name:
The Northern School of Art
Campus code:
H

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

International applicants

We do not currently accept students from outside of the UK. However, we can accept applications from those have evidence of pre-settled status to live, work and study in the UK. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Your potential is our main focus when assessing your suitability for the programme you have applied to. Because of this, we take into account all aspects of your application and not just your academic profile. If you are a mature applicant (i.e. 21+ years), we will place more emphasis on your portfolio and the skills and experience you can demonstrate at interview. Your portfolio, which you bring to interview, is an integral part of the assessment. It should demonstrate your current skills, interests and knowledge where appropriate. It is also expected that you will bring evidence of written work to interview and/or have a Level 2 qualification in English/Literacy.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/

Additional entry requirements

Interview

https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/

Portfolio

https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/


Student Outcomes

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80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1

Additional fee information

As with most creative programmes delivered at higher education, this programme will have additional costs such as material and basic tools and contribution towards educational visits to ensure successful completion of the programme. The School offers financial support packages to help with this, whether this be through means-tested bursaries and/or grants. In addition, the School offers subsidised resale of course materials, free use of studios etc. More detailed information is provided at the interview stage; however, if you require this sooner please contact [email protected]
Film, TV & Theatre Production at The Northern School of Art - UCAS