Filmmaking and Screen Writing | University of the West of Scotland

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Course summary

Pursue your passion for cinema with our BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Screenwriting programme.

Offering a unique balance between film theory, filmmaking and scriptwriting, you’ll develop industry-accredited skills that’ll give you a competitive edge in the creative sector.

With teaching led by industry professionals, you’ll use the latest digital film technology, cameras and software to hone your craft.

Programme Highlights

This programme combines academic theory and hands-on practice, helping you to develop industry-accredited skills.

You’ll develop transferable skills in content production, information processing and professional communication – meaning you can develop your portfolio.

This programme is professionally accredited by ScreenSkills.

You’ll have access to the latest digital film technology, cameras and software.

Guest lectures and masterclasses will provide industry insight and further your understanding of key issues within the sector.

Programme Details

The BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Screenwriting programme will help you develop the essential creative, critical and professional skills required to work in cinema, TV and related industries.

The programme will help you build up a portfolio of work and provide you with experience of post-production, research, scriptwriting and camera operation.

Modules are taught by industry professionals and our range of masterclasses are led by internationally-acclaimed directors, cinematographers and writers.

As well as having access to the latest digital film technology, you’ll also have the opportunity to work from our teaching space at Glasgow’s Film City – Scotland’s filmmaking hub.

Careers

Graduates from this programme have gone on to work in the following roles:

Directors

Camera operators

Editors

Film and TV production

Journalism

Marketing

Management

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: WW68
Institution code:: U40

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

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