BA (Hons) Film and Moving Image Production

YEAR 1

• Develop your storytelling skills and your fundamental creative craft skills such as producing, script development, direction, cinematography, sound, editing and colour grading.
• Learn industry standard approaches to the filmmaking process including pre-production, production and post-production
• Work in production teams on a range of practical projects including visual narrative, drama adaptation, sound design and production design
• Interview and write a case study about a person currently working in the film industry
• Produce individual supporting research and documentation in the form of a research and pre-production blog.

YEAR 2

• Further develop industry awareness and storytelling skills, working on briefs with industry clients and experts
• Consolidate skills and knowledge in the wider context of film forms, including documentary and advertising films, alongside different forms of drama
• Develop collaborative working skills on projects with students on other courses, as well as work placement opportunities and live industry projects

YEAR 3

• Produce, direct, shoot and post-produce a short film
• Receive feedback and advice on your film from a panel of professionals working in the film industry
• Receive support to develop a five-year employability plan, including plans to seek out industry placements, internships, mentors and employment, as well as ways to develop your final film for festival (contest) submission
• Write a Research Report on an area of film production, culture or audience that reflects your interests.

Typical UK offers

A / AS Levels – GCE

GCE A/AS Levels 3 A-level qualifications at grades BBB. Where candidates are not taking 3 A-levels, NUA will consider combinations of A-level/AS-level and other Level 3 qualifications.

BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF or RQF)

Distinction, Merit, Merit in an art, design or media related subject

BTEC Diploma (QCF or RQF)

Distinction*, Distinction* in an art, design or media related subject

T Levels

A T Level in any subject with overall grade Merit or above

UAL Extended Diploma

Merit

UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Merit

UAL Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Pass

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Merit

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Art and Design)

Pass

International Baccalaureate Diploma

A minimum of 27 points

NUA welcomes applicants of all ages from all backgrounds. Your application will be primarily assessed through your portfolio, responses to questions asked and personal statement, so even if you have no formal qualifications or do not meet our typical offers it can still be worth applying.

If you are studying at the time of your application and your application is successful it is likely that you will receive a conditional offer.

If the qualification that you are studying is not shown, do not worry as we are able to accept other pre-entry qualifications as well as combinations of different qualifications. Please do contact our Student Recruitment Team if you have any queries.

International applications

We accept qualifications from all over the world. To find our entry requirements from a specific country, please check our dedicated international pages.

Most international students are required to hold an English language qualification. Applicants are required to have a minimum UKVI approved IELTS exam score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section. Equivalent English language qualifications are acceptable such as, IB English language syllabus A or B/English Literature (Grade 4).

Home    

Undergraduate degree (full-time three and four year degree)    
£9,250

Overseas    

Undergraduate degree (full-time three and four year degree)  
£17,500

Graduates work in a broad range of careers including

• Director

• Producer

• Director of Photography

• Editor Sound Designer Assistant Director

• Camera Operator

• Location Manager

• Art Director

• Production Designer

• Screenwriter

• Script Supervisor