Course description
Delivered at our Salisbury campus and validated by Bournemouth University, the programme aims to produce graduates who engage with the world with interest, insight, intellectual curiosity and ethical awareness. These attributes will allow you to work as creative, collaborative, reflective and confident practitioners to contribute and shape the present and future film, television and related industries.
Suitability - Who should attend?
104-120 UCAS tariff points from 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.
BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or equivalent qualifications at level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.
In addition to the entry requirements above, you may be asked to provide a portfolio as part of the application process.
Don't quite reach the entry criteria? You can still apply to do this course on completion of our Access to Higher Education programme.
Training Course Content
The course typically involves modules in the following subjects:
Year One:
- Screen Studies 1
- Professional Development Plan
- Film Craft Principles
- Production Principles
- Creative Storytelling
- Collaborative Project
Year Two:
- Screen Studies 2
- Production Portfolio
- Film Specialisms
- Investigating Industry
- Negotiated Project
Year Three:
- Concept Development
- Professional Contexts
- Research Project
- Graduate Project
Please note:
Modules and course content are subject to change.
Course delivery details
This is full 3 year, level 6 BA (Hons) programme accredtied by Bournemouth University. Delivery for the programme is both classed-based and requires students to undertake independent study.
Teaching and Learning:
You are normally required to complete a placement, the minimum requirement for which is a 4 week 'short' placement. Successful completion of a short placement is a graduation requirement although students are encouraged to complete the short placement between years 2 and 3.
As an alternative to the short placement and with sufficient notice, you may undertake a 30-week 'sandwich' placement. The sandwich placement must take place between years 2 and 3 and be in the broad area of Film or Television Production.
To be allowed to proceed to year 3, you must:
- Complete a minimum of 30 weeks satisfactory work experience ('sandwich placement' students).
- Complete the placement logbook satisfactorily which may include assignments relating to the nature of your work and the organisation you are working in.
- Satisfactorily meet the performance criteria of the placement as determined by the completed assessment forms from the company and you.
The supervised work placement draws on some or all the modules studied on the first two years of the programme. It provides the opportunity for you to develop your abilities and demonstrate an understanding of Film Production and Cinematography and related subjects as well as providing a platform for successful entry into the profession following graduation.
Why choose Wiltshire College & University Centre
96% of students go onto further study, training or employment
98.8% overall pass rate for Level 3 courses
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Continuing Studies
Film and TV Production has become ever more sophisticated over the years and you need to be versatile with a good understanding of the industry and the latest technology to get ahead. We have an excellent reputation within this competitive industry and our graduates consistently go on to work on high profile TV and film projects. Students who graduated from this degree have gone on to work on major cinema releases such as Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, James Bond: No Time to Die, Spider-Man: Far From Home, The Banshees of Inisherin, The Batman, Jurassic World: Dominion, Avengers: Endgame, and TV shows such as The Witcher, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Killing Eve, The Crown, Loki, Star Wars: Acolyte, Sex Education, and countless others. Graduates could also consider progressing onto postgraduate study programmes such as MA Cinematography for Film and Television (Bournemouth University), MA Directing for Film and Television (Bournemouth University).