Film Production BA (Hons)

You'll get the foundational knowledge and skills to get your ready to advance onto the first year of a degree at the University of Portsmouth. You'll gain an appreciation for the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage and operate a business.

You'll focused on developing student ability to translate ideas to hand drawings and sketches as an important part of the design process. Successful completion of this module indicates that you will  have obtained a good understanding of and ability to apply the requisite basic Design Concepts knowledge and skills.

Collect, assess and evaluate a variety of data required to undertake a design project.

Understand the structure of the design through transformation and convergent stages. The principal phases from consideration of market need through specification, conceptual designs, feasibility, detail design to manufacture, modification, development, use and retirement.

The module introduces candidates to the interesting challenges that ICT presents today and covers many anchor points that may serve as a bridge to their interests and lifestyles.

It also means you understand the value of scholarships, allowing you to move on to postgraduate programs at the University of Portsmouth.

Successful completion of this module indicates that students have obtained a good understanding of and ability to understand and rationalise aspects of emerging New Media; and indicates that students have obtained a good understanding of and ability to apply the requisite basic understanding and critical thinking skills to enable them to proceed to a range of programmes at the University.

You will be able to develop an initial focus on their chosen subject specialism via project outcomes and present their work in the form of a digital or on-line portfolio.

Successful completion of this module indicates that students have obtained improved skills of observation, research and analysis for project development, a good understanding of 'the creative journey' as equal to the importance of the 'final creative piece' and the ability to work to a project brief and indicates that students have obtained a good understanding of and ability to apply the requisite basic understanding and critical thinking skills to enable them to proceed to a range of programmes at the University. Provide some exposure to live project opportunities in the local environment.

Students will be able to develop an initial focus on their chosen subject specialism via project outcomes and present their work in the form of a digital or on-line portfolio.

Successful completion of this module indicates that students have obtained improved skills of observation, research and analysis for project development, a good understanding of 'the creative journey' as equal to the importance of the 'final creative piece' and the ability to work to a project brief and indicates that students have obtained a good understanding of and ability to apply the requisite basic understanding and critical thinking skills to enable them to proceed to a range of programmes at the University. Provide some exposure to live project opportunities in the local environment.

The module will give students the basic tools to conduct research using either qualitative or quantitative methodologies.

It will also enhance comprehension and interpretation of the mechanics of argumentation; the ability to effectively evaluate the rationale of argument and evidence to support claims; assess the credibility of sources made in claims; and formulate and deliver both verbally and in writing well-structured and critically reasoned arguments and opinions.

Through hands-on workshops, you will learn how to tell stories in both fiction and non-fiction movies. The course will cover different styles and techniques to get you thinking and to help shape your artistic ideas.

Working with a team, you will create a film from start to finish. This will involve researching, planning, managing the project, learning how to make a film, and working well with others.

You will experiment with imaginative and creative storytelling about identity, hidden histories, diversity, and alternative cultures.

With the guidance of a tutor, you will make two short films that mix made-up and real-life stories.

By the end of the module, you will have gained the skills and confidence needed to create films that tell your own unique stories.

You'll learn about shooting with a single camera and everything that goes into making a film, from the inception of an idea to the final edit.

In workshops, you will get to try your hand at using a camera, setting up lights, recording sound, and editing videos on a computer. You will have the opportunity to take on important roles such as director, cinematographer, editor, or producer.

We will explore different filmmakers and types of movies and observe how culture and identity influence their work. This will help you incorporate similar techniques in your own films.

Additionally, you will work with a small team, improving your communication, teamwork, and project management skills.

Understanding your own skills, interests and motivations, you'll explore your future career decisions.

Insights from academics and professionals will inform your knowledge of required skills and qualities in creative tech. And you'll critically assess technological, ethical and commercial challenges and opportunities in contemporary film and TV.

You’ll learn about different editing platforms and asset management methods. This will help you gain needed skills to follow professional workflows.

In this focused setting, you’ll work on complex projects. You’ll use innovative editing techniques while maintaining a clear creative vision.

By the end of the module, you’ll be able to refine edits to a high standard, preparing them for festival debuts or TV broadcasting.

In this module, you’ll study the history of American cinema leading up to WWII. You’ll analyse how studios, censorship, and marketing influenced the creation of the Hollywood style. Comparing classic and modern examples, you’ll see how today’s blockbusters continue narrative and exhibition traditions born decades ago. 

Through lectures, readings, and screenings, you’ll develop skills analysing films in context, identifying formal conventions and reflecting critically on the artistic legacy of spectacular Hollywood.

You'll learn about the creation and production of films for the global market by developing scripts and pitching ideas. Additionally, you'll also gain a business perspective by understanding scheduling, budgeting, and funding.

During the module, you'll discover the various roles on set to understand the production process better. Furthermore, you'll learn about safety procedures and paperwork to ensure that best practices are followed.

This module is a comprehensive guide, covering both the creative and business sides of the international film industry.

You will pitch your ideas, write proposals and manage the production process.

Additionally, you will learn about the language and rules of filmmaking which will help you make artistic decisions that will engage your viewers. You will gain experience in filming and editing and produce a polished film.

Once your film is ready, you will develop a marketing strategy for screenings and distribution. You will learn to work with others and understand how to get your film out into the world.

Overall, this module provides an invaluable experience of the fiction filmmaking process and supports you in making your vision a reality.

Starting with a pilot episode, you will refine your program's format and on-screen presentation.

You will gain hands-on experience of a broadcast team by working in various roles ranging from presenter to producer.

By responding to feedback and critiques, you will improve the quality of your content and production values.

You will learn the art of replication, which will enable you to create a successful TV show before a live audience.

This module gives you a chance to develop and share your TV idea through the excitement of live transmission.

Gain practical experience with HD cameras, lighting kits, and grip equipment through workshops and projects. You’ll learn everything from framing and movement to setting up lights and adjusting camera settings. Dive into the world of cinematic language and aesthetics to improve your storytelling. You’ll also work in teams, getting a real feel for on-set collaboration and the different roles, all while following industry standards. Push the boundaries with your visual experiments to make your narratives stand out. Plus, you’ll create an impressive reel that showcases both your technical skills and your artistic flair.

By the end, you’ll have the essential skills and creative eye to be a desirable camera operator in fiction and nonfiction productions.

Let your vision shine through the lens.

Learn how to lead actors in auditions, rehearsals, and when filming. You’ll get good at using communication to help actors give powerful performances. Also, you’ll work closely with the crew to turn your ideas into reality using film techniques. From start to finish, including working with editors and composers, you’ll be in charge.

You’ll also direct and produce your own short film, using all your technical, creative, and people skills.

By the end, you'll have actual directing experience and a director's reel to flaunt your talent in leading productions and creative teams.

Let your imagination and vision tell powerful stories.

Discussing film festivals' cultural contribution, you'll develop your critical eye. Learning the practices of curating film events will empower you to plan screenings and programmes.

You'll reflect on questions of power, ethics and representation in your own curatorial process, and gain professional growth.

You’ll use industry-standard equipment to capture clear sound recordings on location. Hone your ears creating rich soundscapes and effects in post-production, using Pro Tools. Explore how sound influences cinematic storytelling. 

Working in teams, you’ll get a feel for on-set roles and workflows, all while meeting the specific needs of a production. 

You’ll also be able to experiment with audio to make your stories more engaging. Plus, you’ll put together an impressive sound reel that shows your technical skills and artistic flair.

Finish this module with the mastery for a career in recording and mixing audio for the screen. 

Your talents will truly resonate in every project you touch.

Analysing diverse screen languages and conventions, you'll enhance your creativity, and comparing story structures and narrative needs of global production will broaden your perspective. You'll learn to understand target audiences and emerging platforms, to prepare you for working a the global marketplace.

With script drafting and redrafting practice, you'll gain industry-applicable writing talents. Through acclaimed script analysis, you'll appreciate what makes great screenwriting.

You will get to use professional software such as Avid and Davinci Resolve, and learn how to follow real-world pipelines from camera to delivery.

You will learn about colour grading and monitoring, and how to create aesthetically pleasing looks. By examining global case studies, you will understand the roles of studios and post houses. You will also blend theory and practice to evaluate technical and creative decisions.

By the end of this module, you will have gained specialised knowledge that will help you excel in a post-production career.

Through a study exchange overseas, you'll manage tasks and projects relevant to your course, working independently or collaboratively as part of a team.

The experience enables you to showcase your talents on a global stage while reflecting on your personal growth. With enhanced employability prospects, you return home with a new perspective to inform your practice.

This module equips you to create compelling factual narratives, developing ideas, researching stories, and working with contributors. With industry-based guidance on filmmaking and ethics, you'll produce work that enhances your showreel or portfolio.

Join a team of creative students and do a project together. Try new things and see how they can help you.

You’ll also grasp how to use your skills with others. Sometimes you’ll be a leader, sometimes a helper. Talk about your ideas and learn from them. You’ll make something to show what you learned and share it with others.

This module helps you gain new skills and understand other fields. You’ll be a smart and creative person, ready to solve real-world problems.

In this module, you’ll study how film has evolved and look at today’s challenges. These will help you think about creativity from a justice-focused perspective.

This broad approach will give you a clearer view of the ethical guidelines that professionals follow in different fields.

With greater critical understanding and ethical duties, you’ll be equipped to make wise career choices, leading with empathy.

You'll master compositing, tracking, keying and 3D techniques using Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D. You'll learn crucial shooting principles and seamlessly incorporate CG elements through green screen and set extensions.

Developing professional workflows informed by lectures and hands-on exercises, you'll enhance footage to meet the demands of modern filmmaking.

You’ll choose learning tasks that add up to 60 hours, like internships, volunteering, research, or remote study that match your career plans. Workshops will help you make meaningful goals and think about what you’ve accomplished. Through this, you’ll grow the knowledge, skills, and qualities you need to thrive in the workplace.

By looking at your growth through active participation and reading, you’ll become a perceptive, eager job-seeker who stands out.

As a team, you will embark on a journey of entrepreneurship, starting with ideation and ending with the launch of your product or service. You will analyse complex factors influencing a successful launch, conduct thorough research to assess feasibility and gain valuable insights into marketing, manufacturing, and sales strategies.

Working together on pitch presentations, you will discover your strengths as an entrepreneur or team member. This module provides transferable skills essential to thrive in creative industries, whether you plan to launch your own company or seek employment with top organisations. You will develop the mindset and abilities to spot opportunities and act on them, which will benefit your career.

You’ll get into theory, look at real-life examples, and creative ideas from various fields. Try out different ways to express your ideas, from drawing to mapping to building models. You’ll work alone and with others to explore themes in projects you choose.

This module gives you the freedom to pursue your interests through both research and practical work.

You’ll learn skills you can use in many areas by handling information and sharing ideas about designing spaces of all sizes.

Analyse the artistic, political, and economic aspects of films in postcolonialism and global cinema. Critically examine different themes and the methods filmmakers use. Understanding the evolution of film production, you’ll learn about the impact of technology on movies both locally and internationally. By looking at how films are distributed and marketed, you’ll learn about the impact of global politics on how films are received.

You’ll come to understand international films deeply, developing cultural knowledge.

This understanding will enhance your analytical abilities, which are useful for jobs in film programming, curating, and reviewing.

You'll choose a genre and guide a small team through the entire filmmaking process, from idea generation to post-production. This module lets you use your creativity and technical knowledge to film and edit a movie that matches your vision. Its biggest benefit is the practical experience it offers, preparing you to produce work that meets industry standards.

Your completed short film will be a key part of your portfolio, showing you’re set for a successful career in media.

You'll identify transferable skills for roles from production to post-production.

Learning from professionals, you'll analyse practices, build networks, and understand different pathways into the industry.

Creating materials to showcase your abilities, you'll address development needs.

Staying up-to-date with emerging tech, you'll be ready to bring fresh ideas to studios.

This module helps you focus your talents and experiences toward your dream job.

By building a small website, you’ll not only promote your film but also highlight your team’s creative vision and talents. This module helps you shape your unique identity as an emerging filmmaker, spotlighting your special skills and experience. You’ll learn to promote yourself in ways that are ethical and respected in the industry.

Above all, you’ll gain the tools to actively steer your career path.

You'll create professional materials like a CV, cover letters, and online portfolio to showcase your skills to employers. With 40 hours of work in the film and TV industry, you’ll get important experience and meet people who can help you in your career.

This module is a great chance to create your own personal brand. You’ll analyse what film studios and production companies are looking for, so you can customise your skills and stand out from the crowd.

By the end, you’ll have a collection of work and materials that fit your goals in the film and screen world. Use your creativity to take control of where your career is headed.

Sharpen your eyes by deconstructing key scenes in iconic films to uncover what makes them visually impactful as you advance your own camera and lighting skills. Discuss cinematography techniques and trends, pitch your own short film ideas, and get feedback from lecturers to refine your vision. Then, bring your unique perspective to life by producing a short film that showcases your camera and lighting talents. After this module you'll have an impressive showreel that demonstrates your comprehensive cinematography expertise, ready to support you after graduation.

You'll analyse core texts and structure, and develop your professional critique skills. You'll learn to confidently apply your judgement and challenge opinions, as you utilise feedback to polish your pitches, outlines and scripts.

You’ll look at acclaimed films and TV shows from different angles related to identity, politics, and culture. Explore questions like why the male gaze, LGBTQ+ representation, feminism, and diversity matter in the industry. You’ll get help from expert lecturers to improve your skills in thinking critically, making good arguments, and linking what you watch to the bigger picture.

By the end, you’ll be able to talk about representation in media with examples and ideas you’ve learnt. This module will help you become a more aware and engaged viewer of film and TV.

Using a range of case studies from media formats such as literature, film, TV, visual culture, comics, and videogames, you'll research your own media case studies and contextualise them.

During this module, you'll spend 6 months working on your own business venture, then 3 months gaining industry experience. This opportunity allows you to apply what you've learned in a practical setting while exploring different career options. You'll also have the chance to develop professional relationships and expand your network.

Assess your personal strengths and weaknesses to set goals for the future. Throughout the module, you'll demonstrate increasing independence while still valuing the support of others. Gain a broader understanding of the world through real-world experiences and insights. Additionally, you'll earn valuable credits for your CV and enhance your skill set.

By the end of this module, you'll graduate with the practical experience that employers are seeking.

This experience lets you learn firsthand how to set up and run a small business. You’ll absorb professional practices and business situations that matter to your entrepreneurial goals. Make important connections while working independently within set rules. Think deeply about your strengths, weaknesses, criteria for success, and future plans.

This opportunity is useful for your career. It lets you use what you’ve learnt in your degree in the real world and helps you understand your capabilities.

After finishing this placement and the related assessments, you’ll get more credits for your sandwich degree. This practical experience is a valuable step in developing an entrepreneurial way of thinking.

You’ll spend 24–48 weeks at a chosen company, learning from professionals and helping out with actual projects. Gain confidence, knowledge, and skills by taking on more responsibility with gradually less help. As you progress, you’ll make professional connections and think about how you’re doing. Take in what you learn about how industries and businesses work.

This placement is an ideal chance to grow in your career. By using what you’ve learnt in a workplace, you’ll understand more about your own strengths, what you need to work on, and your plans after you graduate.

After this placement and the related assessments, you’ll get extra credits for your sandwich degree. This practical experience is a valuable part of your education.

Complete relevant tasks demonstrating your specialised skills and independence.

Gain global perspective, reflect deeply on personal growth, and build valued transferable abilities for professional life after university. Return home with experiences that inspire your practice and understanding of art’s global connectivity.

Evaluating international contexts, you'll critically relate on-site activities to your disciplinary knowledge, gaining global insights. Working independently overseas, you'll complete relevant assignments, refining skills transferable to future creative studies and practice.

Upon returning, thoughtful reflection will reveal your personal growth as you process new worldviews and cross-cultural competencies. This invaluable opportunity provides a chance to broaden your creative knowledge while developing adaptability as a global citizen.