Progression Routes Within Education-Sam
Progression Routes Within Education-Sam
Progression Routes Within Education-Sam
You’ll learn in a practical, hands-on style where you’ll be always ‘in production’ on at least one film. You’ll
explore each aspect of filmmaking in detail and get the opportunity to specialize and follow more
specific pathways as the course goes on.
Year 1- Join weekly workshops to develop your skills in areas such as cinematography, sound
mixing/recording, editing, directing, assistant directing, production design and sound post -production.
Collaborate with your peers on six short film projects while developing your storytelling voices in the
screenwriting module.
Year 2-You will create two major films as part of a team a documentary and a narrative short. Second year
films have screened at Sundance International Film Festival.
Year 3- You’ll work as if commissioned by an industry commissioning body. You’ll collaborate on two more
major films, selected for production by industry professionals. Ready to forge successful careers in the film
and TV industries.
As well as feedback from lecturers, there are plenty of opportunities to work with mentors who are active in
the film and television industry. All our lecturers continue to work professionally, giving you a unique and
real-time view of what’s happening in the industry as it happens. You’ll also attend regular field trips and
gain employability skills and placement opportunities at companies
What facilities the university has that you will be able to
access as a prospective student?
Typical Offers
104 – 120 UCAS tariff points, BCC – BBB at A levels, MMM – DDM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-
Level. If you are using a combination of qualifications to achieve the required UCAS tariff points,
they must either include at least 2 A levels, a BTEC or an equivalent qualification. Entry to this
course is by interview.
Additional requirements
English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally
required.
Mature students
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily
require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants, although some entry
requirements may still apply for Professionally Accredited Courses. We accept Access to Higher
Education Diplomas and make offers on an individual basis.
Does the course have any notable
Alumni.