FilM productionucas codeBa (Hons) Film production: W610course leader: daVid munns48 | 49tHe courseThis course provides practical experience <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> manyaspects <strong>of</strong> filmmaking, both live action drama productionsand documentaries. Our aim is to produce graduates who willprogress to key creative and production roles in mainstream filmproduction. You will gain a contextual understanding <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> entireprocess <strong>of</strong> film production and <strong>the</strong> relationship between all itsconstituent roles and stages including designing, editing, sound,cinematography, production and direction. The result will be <strong>the</strong>production <strong>of</strong> visually exciting and engaging films, entertainingand challenging audiences. This is a course for all film productionspecialists and produces top–quality graduates with a range <strong>of</strong>skills and a practical, realistic and commercial outlook.resourcesThe course is well resourced with pr<strong>of</strong>essional filmmakingequipment for each part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> process from pre-productionto delivery <strong>of</strong> completed films. Resources include Arriflex Super16mm film cameras and pr<strong>of</strong>essional HD & SD video cameras,three film studios, a production design studio, a student hubincluding three fully equipped production <strong>of</strong>fices, twenty oneAvid ‘Media Composer’ editing suites, one Avid ‘SymphonyNitris’ suite, two sound recording booths, four Avid ‘ProTools’audio editing suites, an Avid ISIS 32TB server and a HD capablescreening room with full surround sound.Our members <strong>of</strong> staff are industry pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and passionateabout <strong>the</strong>ir craft. They have a wealth <strong>of</strong> experience in allaspects <strong>of</strong> making film and we also have a number <strong>of</strong> respectedvisiting tutors. Our specialist experts making up <strong>the</strong> IndustryLiaison Group fur<strong>the</strong>r contribute to and enhance this course bykeeping us informed <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> latest developments and technicaladvancements within <strong>the</strong> film industry.
This course is accredited by Skillsetyear 1Year 1 provides an intensive introduction to <strong>the</strong>fundamentals <strong>of</strong> film production and <strong>the</strong>oreticalconcepts, and will provide a thorough groundingin technical skills, disciplines and knowledge.Working on a range <strong>of</strong> short films and in specialistworkshops, you will gain hands-on experience in <strong>the</strong>wide-ranging specialisms and craft skills inherentto film production. At <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> Year 1 you will beexpected to specialise in one particular area.year 2Year 2 will broaden your horizons, encouragingexperimentation and development in your specialistpathway. There is less direct teaching and moreindependent learning; students drive this processas <strong>the</strong>y explore all aspects <strong>of</strong> film and push <strong>the</strong>boundaries <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir discipline.year 3In Year 3 you will work on your graduation film,which may be showcased at an international filmfestival. You will also undertake an investigativestudy and focus on vocational aspects <strong>of</strong> yourlearning including career planning, promotionand marketing to prepare you for employmentor postgraduate study.This course is likely to <strong>of</strong>fer a Year 0 option– please see website for detailsinterVieWs and portFoliosInterviews are an opportunity foryou to demonstrate to us your selfmotivationand commitment to yourarea <strong>of</strong> study. We will be particularlyinterested in how you have respondedto a given brief, toge<strong>the</strong>r with any selfinitiatedprojects. We will expect to seecontextual work, which can includea short five–minute film or showreel,or an extensive visual portfolio. Workwhich you have produced in your owntime will not only streng<strong>the</strong>n yourportfolio, but will display commitment,personal interest and demonstratea wider appreciation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> visualarts. Film is both a visual and an auralmedium and we would expect to seeevidence <strong>of</strong> ability in ei<strong>the</strong>r or both <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong>se areas.WHat We looK ForWe are interested in students who arepassionate about film and who possessan understanding <strong>of</strong> and commitmentto <strong>the</strong> industry. On graduating, it isextremely likely that you will becomea freelancer and will need to havea proactive approach to potentialemployment and employers. Because<strong>of</strong> this, we look for students who havetaken <strong>the</strong> initiative, accomplishedactual projects and have some paid orunpaid work experience. Film is a fastmoving pr<strong>of</strong>ession, requiring resilienceand a commitment to long, demandinghours. Film practitioners mustcontinually create, invent and adaptand our students must be willing to do<strong>the</strong> same. A demonstrable interest infilm and cinema is essential.more inFormationA ‘Showcase’ has been designed togive you <strong>the</strong> opportunity to take acloser look at <strong>the</strong> facilities, studios,staff and tutors <strong>of</strong> this course, toge<strong>the</strong>rwith examples <strong>of</strong> current studentprojects, recent work placements,graduate career prospects, exhibitions,events and awards, links with industryand o<strong>the</strong>r interesting facts. There isalso fur<strong>the</strong>r information about entryqualifications and <strong>the</strong> potential cost<strong>of</strong> materials and visits.WWW.aucB.ac.uK/FilmproductionsHoWcase