Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester

Film Production BA (Hons)
Film Production BA (Hons)
Film Production at Winchester is
designed to extend knowledge and
understanding of the technological
dimensions of film and cinema
through the acquisition of skills and
an understanding of technological
processes such as editing,
cinematography, lighting, sound
production and set design.
Programme content
The programme offers a practical
perspective on the film industry and
cinema techniques. In contemporary
society the development of culture
industries such as film, television and the
Internet has led to a surge in the number
of people producing visual products for
consumption around the world as well as
related areas such as film administration
and journalism. The study of film
production provides a practical way
of thinking about these developments
within the framework of academic
study and offers ways of understanding
this very important development in
contemporary culture.
Study places technical skills and
knowledge of processes within the wider
filmmaking process in order to understand
their role in creating meaning in film
products through the combination of
various skills, techniques and technologies.
It also examines film criticism, the
production process and cultural issues
surrounding film so that students can
develop wider perspectives on the use and
function of film production.
The emphasis on the technical skills, such
as cinematography, lighting, editing,
the set and other areas of production,
distinguishes it from most other
university programmes focusing on film
production.
Facilities
The Multimedia Centre operates a rolling
programme of upgrading to ensure it
reflects current professional practice.
The centre includes a purpose-built TV
studio, camera and sound facilities and
equipment, as well as video editing and
multi-track audio recording capabilities.
Modules:
Year 1
• Documentary Production
• Creating Short Screenplays
• Camera, Lighting and Sound Workshop
• Reading Film
• Drama Production
Year 2
• Documentary Direction
• Sound Production
• Editing Sound and Image
• Cinematography
• Drama Direction
Year 3
• Production Projects I and II
• Advanced Screenwriting Workshop
• Showreel, Employment and
Entrepreneurship
Careers
The programme leads to a range of careers
in the film and film-related industries.
It also provides a firm grounding for
postgraduate study or further training.
Fact File
SINGLE/COMBINED HONOURS
UCAS codes: WPQ3 BA/FCT
Typical offer: 280-320 points
International Baccalaureate: 26 points
Degree duration:
3 years full-time 6 years part-time
If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.0 (including 6.0 in writing) or a TOEFL
iBT score of 87 or equivalent
For more information about entry
requirements see pages 166-167
Find out more – order a course leaflet
or download one from our website
www.winchester.ac.uk/courses
Course Enquiries and Applications
Telephone: +44 (0) 1962 827234
Email: course.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk
Combinations
Choreography and Dance
Creative Writing
Event Management
Film Studies
Journalism Studies
Media Production
Performing Arts (Contemporary Performance)
For Combined Honours UCAS codes and
entry requirements see pages 170-174
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