The BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking is designed to teach aspiring filmmakers the essential skills, across a range of disciplines, to prepare them for a career in the screen industries. The degree focuses on the technical training for the pre-production, production and post production of a graduate film, and the theory and practice that underpins the skill sets of professional filmmakers.
Programme Overview
2-year programme intensive fast-track programme including summer terms
Small class sizes and specialist seminar groups
Taught by working industry professionals allowing students to receive training to industry standard from people who have up-to-date knowledge.
Specialist training on Arri 16mm camera from Panavision.
Learn about filmmaking from the perspective of the director, producer and writer and all key crew roles.
Focus on current issues through the impact of documentary filmmaking, supported by the Bertha Foundation and DocHouse.
Access to equipment and facilities outside of class time.
-Be trained in the use of a variety of professional post production softwares.
Visual Storytelling,
Screen Studies,
Working with Actors,
Practical Filmmaking 1,
Directing Actors,
Documentary Film Production,
Practical Film Production 16mm,
Writing, Pitching and Developing Short Film,
Graduation Film Development,
Graduation Film Specialism (Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Production Design, Editing/Continuity, Sound Recording/Design)
Practical assessment and/or Essay
No written exams
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Central Film School London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £22200 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £22200 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £22200 | Whole course |
| Wales | £22200 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £22200 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £22200 | Whole course |
| EU | £41500 | Whole course |
| International | £41500 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Eligible students may apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, and/or a Maintainance Loan to support living costs.
For information about our Merit Scholarship or to find out about other sources of funding, please visit: https://centralfilmschool.com/scholarships-and-other-funding/
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