HE Directory 2012-2013 - Shock of the Arts

This course is accredited by Skillsetyear 1Year 1 provides an intensive introduction to thefundamentals of film production and theoreticalconcepts, and will provide a thorough groundingin technical skills, disciplines and knowledge.Working on a range of short films and in specialistworkshops, you will gain hands-on experience in thewide-ranging specialisms and craft skills inherentto film production. At the end of 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 they explore all aspects of film and push theboundaries of their 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 of yourlearning including career planning, promotionand marketing to prepare you for employmentor postgraduate study.This course is likely to offer a Year 0 option– please see website for detailsinterVieWs and portFoliosInterviews are an opportunity foryou to demonstrate to us your selfmotivationand commitment to yourarea of study. We will be particularlyinterested in how you have respondedto a given brief, together 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 strengthen yourportfolio, but will display commitment,personal interest and demonstratea wider appreciation of the visualarts. Film is both a visual and an auralmedium and we would expect to seeevidence of ability in either or both ofthese areas.WHat We looK ForWe are interested in students who arepassionate about film and who possessan understanding of and commitmentto the industry. On graduating, it isextremely likely that you will becomea freelancer and will need to havea proactive approach to potentialemployment and employers. Becauseof this, we look for students who havetaken the initiative, accomplishedactual projects and have some paid orunpaid work experience. Film is a fastmoving profession, requiring resilienceand a commitment to long, demandinghours. Film practitioners mustcontinually create, invent and adaptand our students must be willing to dothe same. A demonstrable interest infilm and cinema is essential.more inFormationA ‘Showcase’ has been designed togive you the opportunity to take acloser look at the facilities, studios,staff and tutors of this course, togetherwith examples of current studentprojects, recent work placements,graduate career prospects, exhibitions,events and awards, links with industryand other interesting facts. There isalso further information about entryqualifications and the potential costof materials and visits.WWW.aucB.ac.uK/FilmproductionsHoWcase