Filmmaking (Foundation Entry), BA (Hons)

University of Central Lancashire

United Kingdom, Preston

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University of Central Lancashire

United Kingdom , Preston

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W611

Campuses

Campus Taught

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,900 / year

Next Intake September-2024

Filmmaking (Foundation Entry), BA (Hons)

About

Our Filmmaking Foundation Entry course is â€˜hands-on, focusing on industry practices and conventions, developing transferable skills in the independent film markets.

Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if youve got the ability to study for a degree, but dont have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an Honours programme. Its entirely unique, and a great stepping stone to degree study.

Youll focus on professional and creative development in a variety of formats including narrative, documentary, independentâ€¯short film and the feature film. You will also explore the theoretical aspects of Film language and its influence on modern production techniques, its historical context and philosophical underpinnings.

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 Kubricks 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.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Please note the requirements below are indicative only

1 year of study at a recognised Community College with an average GPA of 2.49/Satisfactory /C/65%.

Please note the requirements below are indicative only

2 or 3 year Diploma/Associate Degree from a recognised Community College with a score of: 76% or B or GPA 3.00 (Very Good).

Excellence Scholarship

Below are the criteria for the award of the Excellence scholarships, further information of which can be found on your country page.

Excellence

2 or 3 year Diploma/Associate Degree from a recognised Community College with a score of: 94% or GPA 4.

Advanced entry:

Excellence

84% / B+ / Excellent / GPA 3.64/4.

Please note the requirements below are indicative only

Bachelor Degree from Government/ Recognised Private University GPA 2.5/4 or C+ or 62% (‘Good’).

Excellence Scholarship

Below are the criteria for the award of the Excellence scholarships, further information of which can be found on your country page.

Excellence

84% / B+ / Excellent / GPA 3.64/4.

Our entry requirements will vary depending on the individual course and the year of entry and the below are indicative only. Any reference to typical entry qualification or grades stated on the website are provided as a guide only. There is no guarantee that applicants who have, or are predicted to achieve, grades equivalent to or exceeding typical entry qualifications or grade will be made an offer by the University of Central Lancashire.

English Program Requirements

If your academic and/or English language qualifications are not sufficient to allow for direct entry to one of our undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes, you may wish to consider one of our Undergraduate or Master Foundation Programmes, offered at the University of Central Lancashire by ONCampus. Successful completion of this programme can guarantee entry to a wide range of programmes with us.

Career

Future Careers

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

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,900 / year

How to Apply

If you're a student wishing to study an undergraduate degree full-time with us, you should make your application through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) anytime from early September for the following year.

Visit UCAS below, click on 'apply' and register for your account. You'll need our institution code which is CLANC 30 to hand. The UCAS website provides helpful hints and videos along the way to help you with your application.

If you are experiencing any issues with completing the online application form, please contact the Admissions Team via email: Undergraduate Admissions.

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