Course summary
Gain the skills that employers are looking for. Created alongside industry, our Film Production course is guided by the needs of film professionals.
- Collaborate with industry partners, including key players Films@59 and The Bottle Yard Studios, Bristol.
- Learn a distinctive, sector-leading, practice-based curriculum – based on current trends and forecasts.
- Work with real clients on real briefs to hone your creativity, gain professional experience and stack specialist technical skills.
Modules
In your first year you'll begin by understanding the key aspects of filmmaking, the art of storytelling, the tools required to do it and the overall process. You'll learn directly from industry partners BBC Bristol, Films@59 and The Bottle Yard Studios about the skills required for employment. Production students will work together throughout the year culminating in a collaborative short film project. Your second year will consist of a thorough investigation of visual aesthetics: or how to create a filmic world, covering both the physical, set design and build and the virtual, green screen and VFX. You'll develop production skills around the world of documentary production and working with archival materials. During your third year you'll undertake a specialist study such as sound recording or colourist and produce a professional standard piece of work that follows your interest. You'll learn how to curate your own online profile to be an attractive prospective employee.
Assessment method
You learn in intensive sessions across four days of the week and includes screenings, lectures, seminars, workshops and one-on-one mentoring with both technical and academic staff. Assessments include films, production portfolios, production design, online portfolios, websites, showreels, and presentations.
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:
- BS04
- Institution code:
- B20
- Campus name:
- Boomsatsuma (Bristol)
- Campus code:
- Y
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
120 Level 4 credits from an equivalent qualification.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Unistats information
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Boomsatsuma (Bristol)
boomsatsuma
Tobacco Factory
Raleigh Road
Bristol
BS3 1TF