| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Film Production program at Canterbury Christ Church University is a practice-based degree that equips students with the technical and creative skills for a career in film and television. Through a 70/30 split between practical experience and theoretical knowledge, students develop their artistic vision and storytelling abilities while gaining a thorough understanding of the film production process. The program features industry-standard equipment, visiting lecturers, and an extensive alumni network, preparing graduates for a range of careers in the film industry and beyond.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Film Production program at Canterbury Christ Church University is a practice-based, dynamic degree designed to equip students with the vital skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the film and television industry. With a focus on hands-on experience, the program aims to develop both technical and creative skills while fostering a passion for storytelling through film.
Objectives:
- To develop students' technical and creative skills in film production through a balance of theoretical and practical learning.
- To provide students with a thorough understanding of the film production process, from scriptwriting and storyboarding to directing, editing, and distribution.
- To nurture students' artistic vision and ability to tell compelling stories through film.
- To prepare students for a range of careers in the film and television industry, including roles in production, directing, editing, and cinematography.
Program Description:
The Film Production program features a 70/30 split between practical experience and theoretical knowledge, ensuring students gain valuable hands-on experience while developing a solid understanding of the film industry and its practices.
Outline:
Program Content:
- Core modules focusing on the foundations of filmmaking, including film production projects, scriptwriting, film editing, and critical analysis of film.
- Opportunities to specialize in specific areas of interest through optional modules in later years, such as cinematography, sound design, or documentary filmmaking.
- An emphasis on industry-standard equipment, including a range of digital cameras, professional editing software, and access to dedicated studio spaces.
Program Structure:
- Three-year full-time program with a total of 18 modules (6 modules per year).
- A final year dedicated to the completion of a major film project.
- A blend of lectures, seminars, tutorials, screenings, and workshops to cater to different learning styles.
Course Schedule:
- The academic year consists of two semesters with three modules studied in each semester.
- In the final year, students undertake their final film project as a "double-weighted" module alongside one additional module in the second semester.
Individual Modules:
Year 1:
- Introduction to Film Production
- Film Production Project
- The Art and Craft of Film Editing
- Reading the Moving Image
Year 2:
- (examples provided)
- Documentary Production (optional)
- Cinematography (optional)
- Sound Design (optional)
- Scriptwriting (optional)
Year 3:
- Final Film Project
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
- Reflective critical analysis
- Group project work
- Portfolios
- Presentations
- Reflective journals
- Essays
Written Exams:
- There are no written exams in the program.
Practical Modules:
- Assessed by practical project or portfolio accompanied by a critical reflective assessment.
- Typically involve the creation of a short film and a written reflection.
Theory Modules:
- Assessed through two written assignments per module.
- Assignments typically focus on critical analysis and require research and writing skills.
Teaching:
Teaching Team:
- Composed of practitioners and theoreticians with postgraduate degrees, teaching qualifications, and research experience.
- Some staff members have industry backgrounds and awards, providing real-world insights.
Teaching Methods:
- A combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, screenings, and workshops.
- Access to specialist industry-standard software and facilities throughout the course.
- Small-group seminars for in-depth discussions and understanding of topics.
- Extensive alumni network provides opportunities for guest lectures and networking.
- Industry Advisory Board ensures the curriculum remains aligned with current industry standards.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Production Assistant
- Director
- Editor
- Cinematographer
- Scriptwriter
- Documentarian
- Film Festival Organizer
Career Opportunities:
- Post-production companies
- Film production companies
- Television studios
- Film festivals
- Social media
- Marketing
- Creative industries
Graduate Outcomes:
- Alumni working across various sectors of the film industry, including post-production companies and film promotional organizations.
- Graduates with transferable skills applicable to careers in social media, marketing, and other creative fields.
- Opportunities for further studies in screenwriting, visual communication, film and media practice, and research-based Master's degrees.
Other:
- Access to industry-standard equipment, including Blackmagic Pocket, Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro, and Arri-Alexa Mini LF cameras.
- Opportunities to study in North America for a year to enhance academic and cultural experience.
- Award in Applied Skills for a Sustainable Media Industry from the industry body Albert.
- UK
- Overseas Full-time £9,250 £15,500
The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25. In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. Students with an Overseas fee status will be eligible for an International student Scholarship fee discount of £1,500, which will be applied to all Full-time Undergraduate courses with a tuition fee of £15,500.
