This is a practice-based course that aims to train the complete, versatile, contemporary film-maker, with a strong academic and theoretical underpinning.

Our students are well served by high-end professional film cameras, a Film Studio, a multi-camera TV Studio as well as a new, state-of-the art Virtual Production facility.  All our modules are taught by practitioner/lecturers, all of whom have a wealth of many years’ professional experience in the Film & TV industries.

The course will cover the whole Production process, from Scriptwriting, Producing and Directing, through to Camera, Sound and Editing. TV, Fiction Film and Documentary genres are covered in depth. You will graduate with a full portfolio, and skilled to enter any one of the very many Film and TV industries.

Teaching

You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.

Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.

Class sizes

The typical student intake per year averages 75-80. Lectures are normally attended by larger groups, and seminars or tutorials by smaller groups. Numbers can vary more widely for modules that are shared between degrees.

Independent learning

Outside of timetabled sessions, you are also expected to dedicate time to independent study (around 8-10 hours per module per week).

Every module will involve further reading and research. You may also be expected to spend time preparing for classwork such as presentations and group discussions, and for assessed coursework and examinations.

You can use our Stockwell Street Library and online resources to support you in these activities.

We encourage you to join student societies such as:

• FPS Film and Photography Society
• Performing Arts Society.

You can also participate in our film festivals:

• Screen test: The National Student Film Festival
• SE10 Film Festival.

Overall workload

If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job (approx. 40 hours per week in total). For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying.

Each module you study towards this degree is worth 30 credits. These represent around 300 study hours respectively. If you receive 72 contact hours for a 30-credit module, you should expect to commit 228 hours to independent study to complete it successfully.

Assessment

You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.

Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Feedback summary

We aim to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days.

Dates and timetables

The academic year runs from September to June.

Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000