Film 2012 Entry

Honours Degree

If you love the silver screen and are thinking of carving a career in the world of film, then this course could be just what you’re looking for.

The BA (Hons) Film course is an exciting and innovative programme that aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the film industry. The course is offered in both a two-year study fast track mode as well as a three year study.

You’ll gain an advanced understanding of the industry practices underlying film production, distribution and exhibition.You’ll have the opportunity to undertake work placements and more extended internships within the film distribution, marketing and exhibition sectors.

You’ll study the processes by which films are pitched and how funding is secured. In addition, you’ll analyse contemporary distribution networks, as they exist at regional, national and international levels. You’ll also analyse how contemporary marketing principles inform the design of a film project and its promotion in the exhibition sector.

Along with gaining an understanding of the industry process, you’ll also analyse changes resulting from developments in digital technologies, especially their impact upon film production and new exhibition platforms. Through a combination of work placements, industry visits and theoretical understanding of contemporary film practice, you’ll be able to take advantage of the new opportunities arising within the film business.

Further information on the Film course

Some of our modules

Exhibition Practices
Film Distribution
Film Festivals
Film Marketing
Screenwriting
Screen Production

Benefits

two year fast track study option
specific focus on film industry in terms of production, distribution and exhibition
develops relevant skills and knowledge applicable to existing and emergent film industry practice
offers opportunities for work placements/internships and industry visits

Career paths

Film Producer
Film Marketing Executive
Festivals Manager

Are there any placements for this course?

Compulsory work placement.

How will the course be assessed?

Essays, case studies, learning reports, career files, presentations, simulations, exams and professional projects.

Entry requirements

Points for degree: 280 using the UCAS Tariff system

Study options

Full-time and part-time

Location

The Park

Profile: Kieran Masterton

"During my time at the University of Gloucestershire I first developed an interest in the way in which films are distributed"

Kieran Masterton

"The business that I co-founded, OpenIndie, provides an alternative form of theatrical distribution for independent films. These movies may have either been unable to attract traditional distribution or wish to augment a limited theatrical release with crowd sourced screenings. Paramount Pictures recently used a model similar to ours to distribute their low budget feature Paranormal Activity (2007).
"At OpenIndie I am responsible for all technology choices, I steer the development of the site and still contribute heavily to the code base myself. As co-founder, I do a lot of strategic work mainly around the future of the product and how we are going to bring the technology to a wider audience. This is coupled with regular liaison with filmmakers and distribution specialists to ensure that our road map for the future is going to best serve the filmmaking community and the audience.
"It was during my time at the University of Gloucestershire that I first developed an interest in the way in which both Hollywood and independent films are distributed. This interest was sparked while discussing these issues in modules which deal with Hollywood as a business and American Independent cinema. These courses coupled with an interest in all things digital lead me to start considering how technology could help independent filmmakers to get their films in front of an audience."

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