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Course summary
About the course This course will immerse you within a community of creative, collaborative practice where the art of filmmaking is at the centre. You will learn how to navigate the industry, which will support the technical and creative filmcraft skills you develop throughout your studies. Film production is continuously evolving, and we are constantly adapting our courses to meet the needs of the industry. This course’s intensive curriculum will challenge you to develop your skills and prepare you for today’s production world. Moreover, you will gain experience shooting your projects on the newest developments in HD, film and digital equipment – from Canon 6D to Red Raven – and classic film cameras such as Panavision and Arriflex on 8mm, super 16mm and 35mm film. Throughout the course, you will create a professional showreel, which will serve as a calling card for your filmmaking skills and upon graduating, you will be a fully-fledged filmmaker who is ready to progress into work within the film and TV industry as well as other exciting areas such as digital media, marketing and distribution. This course is offered through our partnership with BIMM University. All students will graduate with a professional portfolio of work, which will serve as a calling card for their skills. Students also gain an understanding of how to navigate the film industry which will support the technical and creative film craft skills that will be acquired.
Modules
Students can expect to study the following core modules: Year 1/Level 4
- The Creative Industries & You 1– Finding Your Path
- Camera, Lighting and Sound
- Post-Production
- Development to Distribution
- Production Design
- Short Film 1
- Practice, Context & Culture
- Short Film 2
- The Creative Industries & You 2– Collaborative Entrepreneurship
- Creativity, Identity & Authenticity
- Short Film 3
- Short Film 4
- Two optional modules
- The Creative Industries & You 3 – Professional Practice
- Final Project
- Pre-Production Process
- Production Realisation
Assessment method
L4 and L5 - Observed Practical Assessment, Project Outcomes & Portfolios, Presentations, Filmed Sequences & Evaluations L6 Practical Assessment, Portfolio, Visual & Written Essay, Production Realisation Outcomes & Evaluations
How to apply
14Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
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)
If an applicant has previously completed at least one level of a HE course, they may be eligible to apply to join the course directly at Level 5 for entry in 2025. Please contact Admissions for more information.
International applicants
BIMM University [or our partner Met Film School] welcomes applicants from countries that will require a student visa to study in the UK. Applicants must meet requirements set by UKVI. Please be aware that for our Brighton, Birmingham and Manchester campuses, we are currently awaiting approval from UKVI that we can accept applicants at these locations. Should these not be approved, we will be able to offer an alternative campus and course, subject to audition/portfolio and academic requirements being met.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - BB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma - D: 0 credits M: 24 credits P: 36 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Attendance at Applicant Day - Applicants who meet the academic entry requirements will be invited to prepare for and participate in an applicant day held at our campus locations. Portfolio All applicants who demonstrate the potential to meet the entry requirements through their UCAS application will be invited to submit a show-reel and / or portfolio which will be reviewed by the Admissions Tutor.
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
All applicants who demonstrate the potential to meet the entry requirements through their UCAS application will be invited to submit a show-reel and / or portfolio which will be reviewed by the Admissions Tutor. Details of what to include will be provided by email upon receipt of an application.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Over all score of 6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in each Band |
We accept a range of English Language qualifications. Applicants that need a student visa to study will be required to have taken a UKVI approved qualification, achieving the minimum requirements. Full details can be viewed on our website. Applicants must have met the minimum requirement and be in receipt of results prior to enrolment.
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 | £9535* | Year 1 |
| EU | £15950* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| International | £15950* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
The tuition fee shown is for year 1 of study only.
Fees may be subject to increase on an annual basis, and do not cover additional costs such as:
Visa application costs
Living costs (rent/bills/travel)
Equipment required for your course
(computer and software/instrument/books)
Sponsorship information
Each year we offer various bursaries and scholarships. For further information, please view details on the BIMM University website
Provider information
MetFilm School Brighton
MetFilm School Brighton
2 Auckland Drive
#Unit 8
Brighton and Hove
BN2 4JE