This course introduces you to the fundamentals of filmmaking, acting and screenwriting practice. It will help the development of your creative, critical and craft skills in preparation for progression to the 1st year of the BA (Hons) Acting for Screen fast-track degree at Central Film School.
Programme Overview
Foundation Year followed by two-year accelerated degree
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.
Learn about filmmaking from the perspective of the director, producer and writer and all key crew roles.
Access to equipment and facilities outside of class time.
Modules
Visual Storytelling, Screen Studies, Acting 1, Acting for Camera, Voice, Action & Motion, Acting 2, Episodic Storytelling, The Professional Actor, Acting 3 - Final Major Project.
Assessment method
Assessment will be a combination of the following: Practical - where live performance and/or the recorded artifact are assessed Written - reflective essays, scripts and portfolios Presentation - these can be in group or individually While the mix of the above assessment types changes from module to module, depending on learning outcomes, students can expect a mix of 70% practical, 15% written and 15% presentation/other.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
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:
Course does not award QTS
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Apply by 31 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
Course code:
4A27
Institution code:
C34
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
A
Points of Entry:
Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Central Film School London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Course code:
4A27
Institution code:
C34
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
International applicants
Entry Criteria can be found at: https://centralfilmschool.com/international-and-european-students/
English Language Requirements can be found at: https://centralfilmschool.com/language-requirements/
An overview of Student Route VISA information can be found at: https://centralfilmschool.com/visa-requirements/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Once you have submitted a Visual Portfolio you will be invited to an interview to discuss your portfolio, motivations and experiences.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Location
Fee
Year
Republic of Ireland
£31450
Whole course
England
£31450
Whole course
Northern Ireland
£31450
Whole course
Scotland
£31450
Whole course
Wales
£31450
Whole course
Channel Islands
£31450
Whole course
International
£61950
Whole course
EU
£61950
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.
Additional fee information
Eligible students may apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support living costs.
**Please note students applying to Student Finance Wales are ineligible for the full tuition fees for an accelerated programme. You could get up to £9,250 a year, depending on how much your course costs.
We therefore welcome and encourage applicants who find themselves in these circumstances to consider applying to our scholarship programme https://centralfilmschool.com/merit-scholarship/
For information about our Merit Scholarship or to find out about other sources of funding, please visit: https://centralfilmschool.com/scholarships-and-other-funding/
Sponsorship information
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. ** Student Finance Wales is exempt https://centralfilmschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SF-Wales-Restrictions.pdf
For information about our Merit Scholarship or to find out about other sources of funding, please visit: https://centralfilmschool.com/merit-scholarship/