Filmmaking (with Foundation Year) | University of Lancashire

Course summary

Course Overview

Our Filmmaking with Foundation Year course is ‘hands-on’, focusing on industry practices and conventions, developing transferable skills in the independent film markets.

Why study with us

Our graduates regularly appear in the credits of major television and cinema releases and win awards at prestigious film festivals and the Royal Television Society.
Previous guest lectures from people such as Jan Harlan (Stanley Kubrick’s Producer), Baldwin Li (Independent Film Producer), Sarah Miller (Screenwriter), Jonathan Stenton (Editor).
Experienced teaching team with specialisms in independent short film, feature film, promotional work, documentary film, experimental work, animation, post-production, sound recording, and mixing and visual effects.

What you'll do

We have a well-established track record of delivering successful media students, with three recent Royal Television Society (RTS) awards in as many years, and our graduates feature in many credits of major cinema and TV productions.
You’ll have access to our purpose-built Media Factory and spend time in dedicated edit suites, Foley Studio, sound stage with greenscreen and motion capture facilities, recording studios, photography studios and television studio.
You’ll also learn through film screenings, tutorials and technical workshops.

Future Careers

Studying Filmmaking Foundation Entry could lead to a career in film production, post-production, management, screenwriting or production design.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: W611
Institution code:: C30

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Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

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