Course summary

Our contemporary curriculum on BA (Hons) Digital Film Production combines the main elements of production, screenwriting, and film theory. We give you the necessary creative, technical, critical, and entrepreneurial skills to succeed in this competitive, but hugely inspiring, industry. Get year-round access to professional film kit, including Canon DSLR, Sony FS5, Blackmagic Ursa and ARRI ALEXA Mini LF cameras. Learn post-production with industry-standard software AVID and ProTools. Access our dedicated film facilities, including a large film studio, film editing lab, colour grading suite and 5.1 audio post-production studio. Benefit from small class sizes, exceptional one-to-one tutor support and professional practice opportunities throughout the course. Access to free Masterclass interviews with Film and TV award winning industry professionals who share their experience, knowledge and passion. Our course is designed to reflect the real world; we provide opportunities for industry placements within the creative industries at organisations such as the BBC and at a variety of local production companies. You can also sharpen your skills by producing films for clients; students have worked with Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Shorts and the National Trust to name just a few. You will be taught by experienced teachers who remain active as practitioners and scholars of international renown. This is further augmented by masterclasses by recognised specialists in direction, artist-filmmaking, cinematography and documentary. In recent years, Christopher Andrews, Nick Gordon-Smith, and Holger Mohaupt have provided invaluable insight into their own careers and achievements, inspiring our next generation of filmmakers. As a result of our comprehensive course content and teaching, you will graduate with a full repertory of production and post-production skills, combined with a critical appreciation of many forms of filmmaking. This will prepare you for an ever-changing and competitive global workplace.