22Jun
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University of Chichester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Our highly-practical BA (Hons) Digital Film Production degree provides you with a wide range of skills needed for a successful digital filmmaking career through both hands-on experience and classes with industry professionals and experienced filmmakers. You will also consider real world issues such as audience needs and effective team working whilst engaged on production activity that emulates professional practices. This may include working with actors or pitching project ideas to a panel of tutors and filmmakers. You will have opportunities to study the full production workflow on both drama and factual projects with key modules in Directing, Editing, Cinematography, Production Management, Sound recording & design, Production Design and Script Supervision. The course focuses on developing early career industry entrants and supports students in enhancing their employability skills through modules where you can create online portfolios and job search packages tailored to your particular ambitions. Underpinned and driven by on-set practice, you will be involved in everything from developing the creative brief, to writing, shooting, and editing real-time projects with our team of professional directors, producers, animators, and screenwriters.
Modules
Year One In your first year, you will gain a solid groundwork of functional, technical, and contextual skills in and knowledge of digital film production. You will learn the fundamentals of digital equipment operation, practical and post-production skills, and an introduction to film theory and contexts. Year Two Your second year introduces you to wider digital film productions aspects, as you learn to apply your newly-acquired knowledge and skills to practical film projects and contexts. These include working with actors, digital cinematography, location recording, multi-camera operations and more advanced post-production elements. Year Three In your third year, you will work towards your final major project, which acts as the culmination of your degree. You will also look to develop your employability skills as you develop an online portfolio of work, learn the business of film production, and engage with the industry through film festivals and other professional events.
Assessment method
You will be assessed through a range of assignments, including: -Essays -Examinations -Project work -Presentations -Seminar discussions
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- P310
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester
- Campus code:
- R
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 102 - 104 points
A level - BBC - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No component less than 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | 50-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | At least: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing |
Qualifications recognised for English language proficiency
https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15840 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £15840 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE