Filmmaking BA (Hons)

Program Overview

The Filmmaking BA (Hons) program at St Mary's University, Twickenham, equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in the film industry. Through practical training and theoretical knowledge, students gain hands-on experience in filmmaking techniques and production, preparing them for careers as directors, producers, scriptwriters, and other film-related roles. The program emphasizes creativity, technical excellence, and personal well-being, and provides access to state-of-the-art facilities and experienced industry professionals as lecturers.

Program Outline

Filmmaking BA (Hons) - St Mary's University, Twickenham

Degree Overview

• Program Title: Filmmaking BA (Hons)
• University: St Mary's University, Twickenham, London
• Start Date: September
• UCAS Code: P406
• Duration: 3 Years
• UCAS Points: 112 - 96

Outline:

The Filmmaking BA (Hons) program at St Mary's University aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the film industry. It combines theoretical knowledge of film history and theory with practical training in filmmaking techniques and production. The program provides students with:

• A hands-on learning experience through practical film courses.
• An environment that fosters creativity, technical excellence, and personal well-being.

Modules:

The program comprises various modules covering diverse aspects of film:

• Year 1:
• Cinema history
• Design process
• Digital design
• Voice
• Movement
• The media industries
• Year 2:
• Documentary production
• Screenwriting I
• Digital production II
• Motion graphics
• North American cinema
• Year 3:
• Set design and props
• Professional practice
• Screen theory and criticism
• Costume
• Screen Acting I (optional)
• Finance and funding in the arts
• Industry placement
• Professional practice
• Paradox of horror
• Sci-fi and fantasy

Assessment:

Students are assessed through various methods:

• Essays
• Practice portfolios
• Feedback is provided within 15 working days.

Teaching:

The program features:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Practice-based workshops
• Small class sizes
• Experienced industry professionals and current practitioners as lecturers
• Ranked 1st in London for 'Academic Support' (National Student Survey (NSS), 2023)
• Ranked 2nd in London for 'Teaching on My Course' (NSS, 2023)
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities such as the Media Production Suite and computer labs

Careers:

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various film-related roles, including:

• Director
• Assistant director
• Producer
• Scriptwriter
• Developer
• Continuity supervisor
• Production manager
• Runner
• Camera operator
• Location manager
• Editor
• Sound operator
• Marketing manager

Other:

• The program is subject to validation.
• The program is taught at the university’s beautiful and historic campus in Twickenham, London.

• Home: £9,250
• International: £16,320
• Please note: these fees are annual and may increase in line with inflation each year subject to the Government's review of Higher Education Funding.