Undergraduate degree, 2:1 or equivalent, and evidence of professional experience or a commitment to film making. If you hold a qualification below 2:1 or equivalent, relevant prior experience of an appropriate nature, may be considered.
International pre-masters programme, Pre-masters from our International Pathway College
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
IELTS, 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component
C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, 176, minimum 169 in each component
Duolingo, 110, minimum 100 in all other components
LanguageCert, B2 Communicator High Pass with 33/50 in each component
PTE Academic, 61, minimum 55 in each component
TOEFL, 87, minimum 21 in each component
Trinity ISE III, Merit in all requirements
Explore directing for single-camera film and television productions. Develop your storytelling for screen with our practical, collaborative and theoretical course.
From identifying and developing story ideas, to analysing and visualising scripts, from working with actors and crew, through to the latest postproduction methods, you'll learn all aspects of directing both fiction and non-fiction projects. You'll collaborate with others to produce professional work and bring your stories to life.
We'll teach you through a mix of workshops, lectures, screenings and masterclasses with leading academics and industry professionals. You’ll use industry-standard facilities in a creative and supportive environment.
You'll develop essential expertise and will be equipped to pursue a career in film and television. Our graduates have gone on to roles in British and European film industries, and in film, TV and commercial production in China, Latin America and the Middle East
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Modules
You'll study taught modules in the first part of the year. You’ll then go on to make a short dramatic or documentary film and write a reflective essay and technical report.
You’ll develop the key skills typically used by directors working on the studio floor or on location - including blocking camera positions, directing actors, managing the set, and collaborating with crew members. You'll learn about script development, from pitching and script drafting, though narrative structure and character development, to visualisation tools such as storyboards and concept art. You'll also learn more about the business of television and film production, and will plan projects, manage resources, and solve problems.
You'll study modules which may include:
Directing for Film and Television
Group Projects I
Script Development
Business of Production and Postproduction
Group Projects II
Film producer
Film director
Programme researcher
Television camera operator
Film and television scriptwriter
Editor for television and online distribution
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
