Cinematic Arts BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

It is ranked 8th in the UK for Art and Design and 2nd for Film Production and Photography. The program provides students with the essential skills required for filmmaking and image production across a range of platforms. Students are taught by experienced professionals and have access to state-of-the-art facilities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The BSc (Hons) Cinematic Arts program is a unique program that prepares students for careers in the film industry. It is the only course of its kind in Northern Ireland and is ranked 8th in the UK for Art and Design by The Times Good University Guide 2019 and 2nd for Film Production and Photography by The Guardian University League Tables 2019. The program is designed to provide students with the essential skills required for filmmaking and image production across a range of platforms, from mobile devices to modern 4k digital cinema screens.

Objectives:

• To develop students' skills in filmmaking and image production.
• To prepare students for careers in the film industry.
• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the film production process.
• To foster creativity and innovation in students.

Description:

The program is a 3-year full-time program that is divided into 6 semesters. Each semester, students take a variety of modules that cover different aspects of filmmaking and image production. In the first year, students focus on developing their basic skills in film production, including cinematography, editing, and sound design. In the second year, students begin to specialize in a particular area of filmmaking, such as directing, screenwriting, or cinematography. In the third year, students complete a major project that allows them to showcase their skills and knowledge. The program is taught by a team of experienced and passionate professionals who are actively involved in the film industry. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a film studio, editing suite, and green screen.

Outline:

Content:

The program covers a wide range of topics related to filmmaking and image production, including:

• Cinematography
• Editing
• Sound design
• Screenwriting
• Directing
• Film history
• Film theory
• Film criticism

Structure:

The program is divided into 6 semesters, with each semester lasting for 15 weeks. Each semester, students take a variety of modules that cover different aspects of filmmaking.

Modules:

The following is a list of some of the modules that are offered in the program:

• Introduction to Film Art
• Editing 1
• Visual Storytelling
• Light/Camera/Sound
• Intro to Acting
• Advanced Cinematography
• Advanced Editing
• Art Direction
• Dramatic Short
• Visual Effects
• Independent Cinema
• World Cinemas
• Web Series
• Film Business
• Documentary Practice

Assessment:

The program is assessed through a variety of methods, including essays, presentations, and practical projects.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced and passionate professionals who are actively involved in the film industry. The teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials.

Careers:

The program prepares students for a variety of careers in the film industry, including:

• Director
• Screenwriter
• Cinematographer
• Editor
• Sound designer
• Film producer
• Production manager
• Art director
• Postproduction supervisor
• Film critic
• Film historian
• Film theorist

Other:

• The program is open to students from all backgrounds.
• The program is taught in English.
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The price of your overall programme will be determined by the number of credit points that you initiate in the relevant academic year. For modules commenced in the academic year 2024/25, the following fees apply: Fees Credit Points NI/ROI Cost GB Cost International Cost Credit Points 120 NI/ROI Cost £4,750 GB Cost £9,250 International Cost £16,320 Credit Points 60 NI/ROI Cost £2,375 GB Cost £4,625 International Cost £8,160 Credit Points 30 NI/ROI Cost £1,187 GB Cost £2,312 International Cost £4,080 Credit Points 20 NI/ROI Cost £792 GB Cost £1,542 International Cost £2,720 NB: A standard full-time undergraduate degree is equivalent to 120 credit points per year.