Overview
With a diverse approach to the moving image, the BA (Hons) Film degree
explores the creative and professional aspects of filmmaking. It combines
the main elements of production, screenwriting and film theory, and provides
students with the creative, technical, critical and entrepreneurial skills to begin
a professional career. We have a large multipurpose production studio, which
is used for shoots, technical workshops and master-classes, and showcasing
student work. There is a dedicated edit suite with dual platform computers and
Final Cut Studio and Adobe Creative Suite software. We also have a sound
booth and equipment store with cameras, grip gear, including jib arms and
shoulder braces.
Content and Modules
In the first year, students are introduced to both practical and critical approaches to their work. They explore connections between theory and practice and are encouraged to start and develop their personal professional portfolio.
First year modules include:
In the second year, students will further develop their critical and analytical skills and their conceptual and visual creativity, resulting in the making and production of short films through ‘ideas led’ filmmaking.
Second year modules include:
In the final year, there is a stronger focus on negotiated elements of work including a critical dissertation or research project and an independent video project where students will make a short film in a genre of their choice. A professional practice module also enables students to undertake a work placement and reflect critically upon it.
Third year modules include:
The BA (Hons) Film degree allows students to obtain a wide range of transferrable skills to respond to changes in the modern film and broadcast landscape and to succeed in this highly competitive industry.
Further Information
Career possibilities:
This course is aimed at students who are looking for a career in the film and media industry. There are a many career routes open to graduates in the industry, ranging from creative, technical to managerial opportunities.
Links with industry professionals:
The BA (Hons) Film has substantial links with industry professionals and production companies in Suffolk and London. We are proud to announce that David Thompson, former Head of BBC Films and now of Origin Pictures, is our course patron.
We constantly seek out new opportunities, which provide students with chances to initiate, negotiate and deliver independent projects, either in individual production groups or with industry partners.