Course contact details
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Email:studentrecruitment@northernart.ac.uk
Phone:01642 288888
The Northern School of Art
University Level Campus
Church Square
Hartlepool
TS24 7EX
This award-winning programme immerses you in every phase of stage and screen production—from pre-production to post-production. Whether your passion is directing, producing, scriptwriting, cinematography, sound design, or editing, you’ll gain hands-on experience while collaborating with talented peers from Acting, Costume Design, Modelmaking, Set Design, and Visual Effects on Film, TV and Theatre projects.
This unique, cross-disciplinary approach enhances both your learning experience and the quality of the productions you create. If your interests lean toward theatre, you can specialise in roles like stage management or sound and lighting design, building expertise in live performance production.
Our programme mirrors professional practices, offering a dynamic, collaborative environment where creativity and technical skills thrive. Prepare to unlock exciting career opportunities in film, television, and theatre while shaping your unique path in the industry. Join us and embark on an unparalleled journey into the heart of the performing arts!
This creative-industry-focused programme typically provides 16 hours of contact time per week across the academic year. Students can typically expect to receive 10 hours of taught sessions and 6 hours of supervised open studio time, supported by specialist technicians, and have open access to studios and workshops (subject to School opening times and availability). In the final year, students typically engage in a higher proportion of supervised, independent study, reflecting the increased focus on self‑directed practice and specialist project work at this level.
In your first year (Level Four) you will explore:
Core Production Skills
Creative Thinking
Scriptwriting
Factual Storytelling
Production 1
In your second year (Level Five) you will explore:
Production 2
Digital; Celluloid / Theatre Production
Creative Discussion
Live Project
In your third year (Level Six) you will produce:
Project Research and Preparation
Dissertation Report
Final Major Project
Final Show and Portfolio
In course assessment. Each module is assessed upon completion and given a percentage mark.
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
The following entry points are available for this course:
Your potential is our main focus when assessing your suitability for the programme you have applied to. Because of this, we take into account all aspects of your application and not just your academic profile.
If you are a mature applicant (i.e. 21+ years), we will place more emphasis on your portfolio and the skills and experience you can demonstrate at interview.
Your portfolio, which you bring to interview, is an integral part of the assessment. It should demonstrate your current skills, interests and knowledge where appropriate.
It is also expected that you will bring evidence of written work to interview and/or have a Level 2 qualification in English/Literacy. https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/
Due to the creative nature of our programmes, we treat all applications on their own merit and welcome anyone who has the ability and aspirations to achieve at higher education. Applicants have the opportunity to demonstrate their potential to us by showing their portfolio at an interview. If you are predicted points below the stipulated range, or if you have any other qualifications or professional experience, please get in touch as we still may be able to consider you.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
As with most creative programmes delivered at higher education, this programme will have additional costs such as material and basic tools and contribution towards educational visits to ensure successful completion of the programme. The School offers financial support packages to help with this, whether this be through means-tested bursaries and/or grants. In addition, the School offers subsidised resale of course materials, free use of studios etc. More detailed information is provided at the interview stage; however, if you require this sooner please contact interviews@northernart.ac.uk
Email:studentrecruitment@northernart.ac.uk
Phone:01642 288888
University Level Campus
Church Square
Hartlepool
TS24 7EX
At The Northern School of Art