Digital Film Production

Description

You will take core modules that develop the craft of digital film-making, using the University’s state-of-the-art digital camera systems as well as industry-standard editing software including Final Cut Pro and Avid products. Modules include a series of practical projects, culminating in a major project in your final year. There are also options to study more theory-based modules.

Your studies will be enriched by Sunderland’s cutting-edge research. In the latest Research Assessment Exercise, 65% of our research was rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

The University is a very supportive environment and you will study with a like-minded peer group. We will encourage you to be creative and to develop your own approach. Throughout your degree you will have a Personal Tutor who will monitor progress, discuss options and offer appropriate guidance.

In addition to subject-specific skills you will also build up transferable skills in communication, team-work and creativity. These will help you move into rewarding jobs in the media after the end of the course.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 8500 Year (EEA)
• GBP 9500 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

Year 1 (national level 4)

• Introduction to Media and Cultural Studies (20 Credits)
• Introduction to Video Production (20 Credits)
• Introduction to Academic Research Skills (10 Credits)
• Introduction to Sound (10 Credits)
• Film Studies (20 Credits)
• Visual Storytelling (20 Credits)

• Digital Fictional Film 1 (20 Credits)
• Contemporary Cinema (10 Credits)
• Television Studio (10 Credits)
• Screenwriting (20 Credits)
• Digital Effects (10 Credits)

Year 2 (national level 5)

• Media and Cultural Studies (20 Credits)
• Documentary (20 Credits)
• Digital Fictional Film 2 (20 Credits)
• Experimental Digital Film Production (20 Credits)
• British Cinema (20 Credits)

Optional modules (choose two):

• Moving Camera (20 Credits)
• Digital Effects 2 (20 Credits)
• Work Placement (20 Credits)
• European Cinema and Society (20 Credits)
• Animated Film (20 Credits)

Final Year (national level 6)

• Digital Fictional Film 3 (40 Credits) Or Documentary Production (30 Credits)
• Major Practical Project (40 Credits)
• Hitchcock Studies (20 Credits)

Optional modules (choose two):

• Advanced Postproduction (20 Credits)
• Asian Cinema (20 Credits)
• Animated Film (20 Credits)
• Film Studies Special Topic (10 Credits)
• Film Horror and the Body (20 Credits)

If you study this course on a part-time basis you will typically complete 40-80 credits in a year, rather than the 120 credits of full-time students. All modules are taught during the day time and you will be studying alongside full-time students.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 60(Grade C)

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Requirements

Our typical offer will be in the region of 260 points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (for example 1 x AVCE double award).

We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number.

Other acceptable qualifications:

BTEC National: 260 points from a BTEC Certificate or Diploma.

Access Courses: We would require successful completion of an Access to Higher Education course that is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency. We would also require a minimum of grade C in GCSE in Mathematics and English Language or the equivalent as part of your course.

Scottish Highers: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

Irish Leaving Certificate: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Sunderland.

Funding

Scholarships on offer include cash bursaries, reduced tuition fees, free accommodation and free public transport.