Film

A Brighton Film degree prepares you for a variety of rewarding creative career paths, including roles such as camera operator, editor, sound designer, director or producer.

Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and live projects with industry partners throughout the course.

Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further and explore who you are as a creator; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Top reasons to choose this course

• We focus on both the practical and theoretical sides to filmmaking, with 70% of the course dedicated to hands-on work and the remaining 30% to critical film theory.

• You’ll graduate with in-depth knowledge of how the industry works – from distribution to streaming.

• Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting and gain valuable industry connections.

• Learn in a creative, diverse and supportive community right in the centre of Brighton.

• Get involved in local film events such as Hastings Rocks, Cinecity and screenings at the Komedia Studio.

• Work on real-world client briefs which reflect how you’d work in industry and get the opportunity to present your work back to the client.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Film
Brighton is a city with creativity at its heart, making it the perfect setting to study Film. From independent film festivals to screenings and exhibitions, the city offers endless inspiration and opportunities to engage with the creative community.

Our long heritage in art, design and media education means you’ll be part of a diverse network of creatives, with access to opportunities and industry connections that extend beyond the campus.

Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for music, design and fashion.

Year 1
You’ll explore key debates in film theory, study different genres and build practical filmmaking skills including camera, lighting and editing techniques. You’ll also gain insight into film production, including teamwork, planning, direction, casting and post-production.

Core modules
Introduction to Filmmaking
Introduction to Screenwriting
Introduction to Film Analysis
Film Production Management
Film Editing
Hollywood Cinema

Year 2
You’ll deepen your skills in digital production, post-production and sound, while gaining hands-on experience by creating a short film in a collaborative team. Alongside this, you will develop your screenwriting and storytelling abilities, explore contemporary film theory and have the chance to tailor your studies through option modules or a professional placement.

Core modules
Screenwriting
Film Sound
Making the Short Film
Contemporary Film

Options*
Identities and The Screen
Film Festivals
Post-Production Effects for Film
Videogames Cultures
Writing for Feature Films and Television
Screen Creators: Authorship, Style, Canons
Practical Cinematography
Industry Placement

Optional placement year
An optional placement year gives you the chance to apply your skills in a professional setting, gain industry experience and build valuable contacts before returning for your final year.

Final year
You’ll develop and direct a professional-quality short film, gaining hands-on experience in screenwriting, production management, directing actors and technical filmmaking. You’ll also complete an independent research project that demonstrates your analytical and research skills.

Core modules
Graduate Film Development
Directing the Screen
Film Research Project
Professional Practice Workshop
Graduate Film Project

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.