York College University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
York College University Centre is the home of York School of Art, our creative community for adults. This course is part of the York School of Art, please visit our website to find out more about our art school. This course is for anyone looking to develop their filmmaking skills and gain experience working as a professional filmmaker and freelance content creator. The BA (Hons) Film Production & Professional Practice qualification is a highly industry-focused study of film production, supporting you to work with live clients throughout your study as well as developing your portfolio, personal brand, and professional reputation. You will explore specialist technical skills and creative practice with the aim of developing your ability and confidence with filmmaking to become a skilled independent filmmaker with the ability to work within a freelance capacity or as part of a larger crew in a professional context. BA (Hons) Film Production and Professional Practice will include an additional fee element in year 1 only to cover the cost of personal equipment require to study the course to the value of £1,200, increasing the year 1 fee to £8,400. The year 2 and year 3 fee will be £7,200 per year. Level 4 Introduction to Production, Job Roles & Professional Practice Introduction to Film Studies Pre-Production Directing Production Crew Post-Production Level 5 Client Production 1 Professional Practice Documentary Theoretical Perspective in Film Level 6 Client Production 2 Dissertation Final Major Project Your Year One course fee includes equipment for the course. You will receive a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K as part of the course so that you can complete productions using your own camera and have it for personal and client work outside of studies. We also have additional cameras, lenses and peripherals that you can use with your camera, depending on the shoot and your needs. The Pocket Cinema may change to a different model depending on when Black Magic’s catalogue is updated. The camera you would receive would be of a similar specification and is yours to keep.
Modules
Level 4 Introduction to Production, Job Roles & Professional Practice Introduction to Film Studies Pre-Production Directing Production Crew Post-Production Level 5 Client Production 1 Professional Practice Documentary Theoretical Perspective in Film Level 6 Client Production 2 Dissertation Final Major Project
Assessment method
Assessments are measured against learning outcomes and while these must be achieved, we offer flexibility in relation to how learners complete these objectives; we celebrate diverse and innovative approaches to evidencing learning. Practical units will often be evidenced through exported final cuts with preparatory documentation and personal reflections. Theory-based assessments are traditionally evidenced through extended writing projects.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F3P6
- Institution code:
- Y70
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
You will be asked to provide a portfolio of evidence of your prior work relevant to your chosen course.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8400 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8400 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8400 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8400 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
BA (Hons) Film Production and Professional Practice will include an additional fee element in year 1 only to cover the cost of personal equipment require to study the course to the value of £1,200, increasing the year 1 fee to £8,400. The year 2 and year 3 fee will be £7,200 per year.
Provider information
York College University Centre
Sim Balk Lane
York
YO23 2BB