Film Production with Foundation Year

A foundation year will introduce you to study at university and your chosen subject. It also provides a highly supportive environment where you can develop your self-confidence.

Follow your passion and study Film Production at Canterbury Christ Church University. With a practice-based, dynamic Film Production degree, you’ll kickstart your career with the vital skills and knowledge you need to propel your prospects in the film and television industry.

We appreciate that you want to learn hands-on, so our Film Production degree is designed to give you 70% practical experience with 30% theory. By choosing to study film production at university, you’ll develop both your technical and creative skills as you create your own film productions, giving you the opportunity to showcase your talents, as well as your in-depth knowledge.

Gain confidence in using high-spec, industry-standard equipment, including our range of digital cameras: Blackmagic Pocket, Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro and the spectacular Arri-Alexa Mini LF.

In particular, the Arri-Alexa is a phenomenal piece of kit. Used in a range of successful and BAFTA award-winning films, including 1917, The Batman and Dune, you’ll learn how to shoot film to the highest standard.

You can also take advantage of our fantastic facilities. From our very own professional TV studio and TV Gallery to our multi-functional studio, lighting, and teaching spaces, you won’t be disappointed with what we have to offer here at CCCU.

As a film student, you will have access to a range of industry speakers, including alumni from the University. Past guests have included BFI (The British Film Institute), NBC Universal, BBC, ITV Studios, Netflix, Warner Bros/Discovery, Formula One, and freelancers whose specialisms include first AD, foley sound, and production design. We have also hosted previous visits from post-production companies such as Halo, Envy, and Molinare.

You’ll also have the opportunity to study in North America for a year to enhance your academic and cultural experience.

Top reasons to study with us

• Our research active staff, guest speakers, expert masterclasses and industry advisory panel ensure you will be ready for the world of work or further study.

• Gain the sustainability award in Applied Skills for a Sustainable Media Industry from the industry body Albert.

• Past Film Production students have achieved festival success and employment within the film industry within six months of graduating.

• 93% of our Film Production students were in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course. Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024

Specialist facilities

Along with excellent resources on campus, you’ll have access to the Powell building which houses a range of facilities and industry equipment so you can produce work of the highest quality, these include:

• Digital film cameras, including our Blackmagic Pocket, Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro and Arri-Alexa Mini LF.

• Location lighting and grip equipment.

• Post-production facilities include AVID Media Composer, and the full Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.

• A professional TV gallery and Studio.

• Portable recording equipment, including Martantz, Zooms and Rodes for podcasts, documentaries and features etc.

Location

This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.