BA (Hons) Film

Why should you study film at BU?

• UK’s only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice

• Some of the best media academics teach and research in all fields of media, from journalism through to marketing, from radio through to television…. and… film!

• We take pride in our graduates, and in many cases, it is the power of being part of the Bournemouth alumni that helps students in the their first steps into industry once they have graduated.

Why should you study film at BU?

• Professional accreditations

Why should you study film at BU?

Why should you study film at BU? Why should you study film at BU?

Why should you study film at BU? Why should you study film at BU?

“Learning to make films is very easy. Learning what to make films about is very hard.” George Lucas

Why should you study film at BU?

Think of it as

CRITICAL PRACTICE

What will you study? Year 1

Film Language 1 Fundamental components of film production, the shots and edits Explore film texts and languages

Principles of Storytelling Identify and utilise various tools to construct and deconstruct stories through various mediums

Understanding Experimental Film Learn about research methods Conduct an experiment into filmmaking practice

Film Language 2 Explore concepts in the language of film Theories of realism, structuralism and spectatorship

The Film Industries Explore filmmaking as a process of manufacturing World cinema markets, such as Nollywood and Bollywood

Creative Collaboration Effective collaboration through exercises and workshops Explore and examine how creative people work together

What will you study? Year 2

Film Business Explore film from the perspective of intellectual property

Options: choose 1 from each list and 3rd from either list…

Film Story Structures Recognise the skills & techniques used to create effective storytelling in film

Documentary Practice OR Media Perspectives

• Production Management • Production Design • Directing • Script Skills

• Location & Post Sound • Camera & Lighting • Editing • Acting

Placement

Either 4 weeks

• A minimum of 4 weeks (placement is optional)

Or 30 weeks (minimum)

• The inclusion of a 30-week placement is a key feature in helping you to develop your abilities and understanding of film

• Placement Co-ordinator support

• Erasmus funding for global placements

• Take advantage of our network of employers

BU support

What will you study? Final Year

Project Development for Graduate Film Prepare and develop plans for your Graduate Project

Options (choose one) • Career Pathways • Film Festivals for Makers &

Curators

Entrepreneurship for the Creative Industries Explore tools, skills & strategies for build a career as an independent producer or freelance worker

Options (choose one) • Independent Research

Project • Understanding Distribution

The Graduate Project Work together or individually to produce a film of your choice, package it and develop a critical analysis

Tips for your personal statement:

• Demonstrating your commitment to film outside of your studies, going beyond your curriculum at school or college to make movies, write scripts, review films, whatever it may be

• Give examples of how you have worked with others, contributed to teams, got involved in something that benefits more than just you as an individual

• We’re interested to hear what you think your strengths and weaknesses are

Why should you study film at BU? Why should you study film at BU?

Entry requirements

• 104-120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels of equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma DMM

• All subjects considered

The university has consulted the latest available information in the production of this presentation for delivery in Autumn 2019, but cannot be held liable for its accuracy. The latest information can be found at www.ucas.com

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