Course summary
The first year of the course introduces you to the fundamentals of filmmaking and screenwriting practice. It will help the development of your creative, critical and craft skills in preparation for progression to the 1st year of the BA (Hons) Screenwriting fast-track degree at Central Film School. The BA (Hons) Screenwriting degree focuses on the fundamental skills needed for the pre-production, production, and post-production of a film, and the theory and practice that underpins the skill sets of professional filmmakers and writers. Programme Overview
- 1 year full-time foundation year followed by a 2-year intensive fast-track programme including summer terms
- Small class sizes and specialist seminar groups
- High proportion of scheduled contact hours provides new writers with substantial one-to-one development time
- Taught by working industry professionals, including script development executives from the British Film Institute, the Script Factory, BBC and a range of production companies.
- Professional actors will stage much of the students’ work.
- Progression: Students who graduate from this programme may pursue a career as Script Editor or Script Readers for film, TV, games, online content and print.
- Access equipment and facilities outside of class time
Modules
Foundations in Film Practice, Screen Industries Research, Writing Short Scripts, Professional Practice, Group Project, Visual Storytelling, Screen Studies, Introduction to Writing Drama, Writing Coverage, Genre Analysis, Writing Episodic Drama, Writing for Interactive Storytelling, Adaptation for the Screen, Major Feature Film Project
Assessment method
A variety of written assessments including short scripts, treatments, reports, essays, pitch bibles etc. and presentations No written exams
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
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:
- 5N15
- Institution code:
- C34
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
Entry Criteria can be found at: https://centralfilmschool.com/international-and-european-students/ English Language Requirements can be found at: https://centralfilmschool.com/language-requirements/ An overview of the Student Route VISA information can be found at: https://centralfilmschool.com/visa-requirements/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 - 32 points
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Once a Visual Portfolio has been submitted you will be invited to an interview to discuss your portfolio, motivations and previous experiences
Portfolio
https://centralfilmschool.com/supporting-evidence/
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £31450 | Whole course |
England | £31450 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £31450 | Whole course |
Scotland | £31450 | Whole course |
Wales | £31450 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £31450 | Whole course |
International | £61950 | Whole course |
EU | £61950 | Whole course |
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
Sponsorship information
Eligible students may apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, and/or a Maintainance Loan to support living costs. For information about our Merit Scholarship or to find out about other sources of funding, please visit: https://centralfilmschool.com/scholarships-and-other-funding/
Provider information
Central Film School London
72 Landor Rd
London
SW9 9PH