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BA Film

University of South Wales

Institution
University of South Wales
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Film
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
36VA
Typical offer
A-level CCC, UCAS 96

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 96 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: CCC to include a relevant subject BTEC: Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate: C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level with a relevant subject Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points. T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Selection for this course is based on a suitable application. If you do not meet the entry criteria you may also be required to attend an interview to help us assess your suitability for the course.

About this course

BA (Hons) Film Studies and Photography. Core topics include research methods, marketing, and ethics and professional practice. Students work on live external briefs with real-world clients and produce a professional graduation film. Optional final-year modules include a dissertation or practice-based critical report.

Modules

  • Filmmaking 1: Documentary
  • Craft 1: Skills and Techniques
  • Filmmaking 2: Fiction
  • What is Film?
  • Craft 2: Preparation and Practice
  • Filmmaking 3: Experimentation
  • Craft 3: Advanced Studio
  • Theory 3: Documentary Film History and Theory
  • Theory 3: Global Cinema
  • Filmmaking 4: Development
  • Collaborative Project
  • Advanced Storytelling Development
  • Advanced Craft
  • Advanced Filmmaking: Engagement
  • Advanced Theory: Dissertation
  • Advanced Theory: Critical Report
  • Career and Exhibition
  • Business Startup Project