23Jun
UndergraduateCourse summary
Film is a powerful storytelling medium — and you’ll learn to master it from concept to screen. This course is designed for aspiring filmmakers who want to develop their creative and technical skills while gaining practical insight into the industry. You will explore directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, and producing through hands-on projects, while working in professional production environments. By the end of the course, you’ll graduate with a portfolio of original work, ready to launch your career or progress to further study. Upon completion of your HND, you have the option to progress to a one-year BA [Hons] top-up degree.
Modules
Module A: Process and Practice (Year 1) Assessment 1: Concept and Development (85 Credits) This unit covers the early stages of filmmaking, from developing original ideas to planning your first short film. You’ll write a script, create a pitch deck, and compile a full pre-production pack, while building skills in storytelling, character development, budgeting, scheduling, and visual planning. Assessment 2: Creative Project (35 Credits) In this practical module, you’ll direct and produce a short film based on a set brief, applying your skills across the full production process — from filming and editing to promotion and reflection. You’ll create an Electronic Press Kit, develop a distribution strategy, and record a reflective essay evaluating your work. This project mirrors industry practice and marks your first complete film as a director. Module B: Professional Creative Practice (Year 2) Assessment 1: Personal Professional Development (45 Credits) This combined unit emphasises collaboration and career readiness. You’ll work in teams to respond to an external brief, simulating real-world creative production. Taking on crew roles, you’ll help plan, produce, and deliver a short film, while also developing your professional identity as a filmmaker. Assessment 2: Advanced Specialist Practice (75 Credits) In this unit, you’ll specialise in key areas of filmmaking while creating a significant project that showcases your creative and technical development. Whether producing a short film, documentary, or episodic content, you’ll lead the process from concept to completion—managing production, directing talent, and shaping the narrative and visual style. The unit concludes with a portfolio-ready film and critical reflection, demonstrating your readiness for the screen industries or further study.
Assessment method
Assessment is through a series of assignments including research modules, hands-on practical exercises and group projects. Units are interlinked to replicate “real world” scenarios and offer the opportunity for students to build a range of skills to maximise employment opportunities.
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:
- FM21
- Institution code:
- R02
- Campus name:
- Raindance Film School
- Campus code:
- R
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
International applicants
Raindance Film School is a licensed Tier 4 sponsor, authorised by the UK Home Office. As such, we welcome applications from international students
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8950 | Year 1 |
| International | £9950 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Raindance Film School London
10a Craven St
London
WC2N 5PE