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Screenwriting (Scriptwriting) with Integrated Foundation Year at Central Film School London - UCAS

Central Film School London

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Falmouth University

Screenwriting (Scriptwriting) with Integrated Foundation Year

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
Students work alongside our Practical Filmmaking students which creates exciting opportunities to see their scripts on film or to get involved in other areas of filmmaking outside of the set curriculum. 70% of Central Film School graduates go on to work and /or further study 15 months after the course. We are committed to providing our students every opportunity possible to speak directly with filmmakers of all kinds to learn about their journeys to becoming successful professionals in their chosen field. Professional Perspectives We organise a series of events throughout the year where screen professionals tell their stories. In these sessions, a Guest Speaker is invited into the school to speak about their career and experience in the industry. The Professional Perspectives series has recently welcomed guests such as: Jason Flemyng – Actor: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Boiling Point, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Matt Jones – TV Screenwriter & Producer: Doctor Who, Shameless, Skins, Lucky Man Lucy Pardee – Casting Director: Aftersun, Rocks, American Honey, Dirty God Tim Haines – TV Drama and Documentary Maker: Walking with Dinosaurs, Primeval, The Loch Richard Hewitt: Film Producer: Bohemian Rhapsody, The Theory of Everything, Never Let Me Go, The Aeronauts

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

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

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

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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

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. ** Student Finance Wales is exempt https://centralfilmschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SF-Wales-Restrictions.pdf For information about our Merit Scholarship or to find out about other sources of funding, please visit: https://centralfilmschool.com/scholarships-and-other-funding/

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/

Screenwriting (Scriptwriting) with Integrated Foundation Year at Central Film School London - UCAS