Film and Media Arts Production, BA (Hons)


Level 6

This practical, project-based course is underpinned by theoretical knowledge and professional-standard creative and technical skills and offers students the opportunity to showcase their work and curate their own film festival.

You will develop your skills and knowledge in the areas of pre-production, production, post-production, cinematography, sound design and digital editing, and explore video installation, reactive media, expanded cinema and emerging formats in experimental workshops.

You will work on self-negotiated initiatives and with others on collaborative projects to professional standards, submit your films to festivals and be encouraged to engage with arts organisations, production companies and cinemas.

Through study of the key theoretical debates, discourses and significant practitioners, you will gain a thorough grounding in contemporary film and media arts, and also explore industry models and practices in preparation for freelance work and employment in the creative industries.

On this course you will also benefit from being part of Creative Arts Weston. Here you will join our exciting and passionate creative community, and you will be perfectly placed to join the arts industry, leading the way as part of the next creative generation.

Duration:

Full-time: 3 years (3 days a week)
Part-time: 4 years (2 days a week)

Fees:

Full-time: £9,250 per year
Part-time: £6,375 per year

Start Date:

September 2025

Location:

Loxton Campus and Winter Gardens

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partnership with:


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About this course


This practical, project-based course is underpinned by theoretical knowledge and professional-standard creative and technical skills and offers students the opportunity to showcase their work and curate their own film festival.

You will develop your skills and knowledge in the areas of pre-production, production, post-production, cinematography, sound design and digital editing, and explore video installation, reactive media, expanded cinema and emerging formats in experimental workshops.

You will work on self-negotiated initiatives and with others on collaborative projects to professional standards, submit your films to festivals and be encouraged to engage with arts organisations, production companies and cinemas.

Through study of the key theoretical debates, discourses and significant practitioners, you will gain a thorough grounding in contemporary film and media arts, and also explore industry models and practices in preparation for freelance work and employment in the creative industries.

On this course you will also benefit from being part of Creative Arts Weston. Here you will join our exciting and passionate creative community, and you will be perfectly placed to join the arts industry, leading the way as part of the next creative generation.

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Meet our Team


Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
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Richard Edkins .

Programme Co-ordinator - Lens Based Media

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Ross Bliss .

Curriculum Co-ordinator - Film, Photography & Game

    Meet our Team


    Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
    Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
    Featured image for “Ross Bliss”

    Ross Bliss

    Curriculum Co-ordinator - Film, Photography & Game

    Featured image for “Richard Edkins”

    Richard Edkins

    Programme Co-ordinator - Lens Based Media

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      HOW DOES THIS BENEFIT ME?

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        Female Media student smiling at camera with Photoshopped background

        I started my course having no technical skills but gained the confidence and knowledge to create successful films and am now progressing well in my field.


        Cerys, Film and Media Arts Production

          Female Media student smiling at camera with Photoshopped background
          I started my course having no technical skills but gained the confidence and knowledge to create successful films and am now progressing well in my field.

          Cerys, Film and Media Arts Production

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