The Manchester Film School employs a diverse range of learning and teaching opportunities to support the practical nature of the film production industry. These include studio-based workshops, screenings, practical shoots, seminars, equipment upskilling sessions, and location-based activities. Students are provided with a comprehensive overview of the film industry, including introductions to various professional roles and the equipment required to meet industry standards and expectations. In parallel, students are introduced to reflective practice through structured mentor relationships and viva assessments. Collaboration is embedded throughout all three years, reflecting the hierarchical and team-based structure of the industry, whilst supporting the programme’s mentor-led initiatives. This means that all students are working together on practical shoots, gaining and giving feedback on student specialisms in real time, as well as formatively at the end of sessions.
Level 4
Semester One Semester Two Decoding Cinema (20 credits) Script Development (20 credits) Introduction to Crew Roles (40 credits) Application of Production Techniques (40 credits) Level 5
Semester One Semester Two Filmcraft (20 credits) Experimental Development (20 credits) Studio Production Skills (40 credits) Experimental Practice (40 credits) Level 6
Semester One Semester Two Industry Career Preparation (20 credits) Industry Career Readiness (20 credits) Specialist Skills Practice (40 credits) Specialist Skills Application (40 credits)
You will be assessed in a variety of formats which best suit the programme delivery. Formative assessments include on-set observations, one-to-one tutorials, peer discussions, and role-play scenarios. Summative assessments encompass formal on-set evaluations, viva voces, pitches, short films, and portfolios. Feedback from summative assessments is designed to provide continued professional development within the industry.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
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