Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Film Production] From University of Portsmouth

• Learn how to develop, write, produce, direct, shoot, edit and promote short films for all platforms Ð around 80% of the course is practical
• Use professional, industry-level equipment including Arri Alexa cinema camera systems, Avid Media Composer editing software, and a Pro Tools-equipped Foley and ADR sound studio
• Attend masterclasses and workshops on scriptwriting, directing actors, cinematography, sound design, producing and post-production, hosted by experts in the field

• Put your skills to to test on a one-year work placement
• Promote your work at our annual screening event at LondonÕs British Film Institute (BFI), putting your abilities on show for guests from the industry
• Showcase your work on our student TV channel and become part of the production team

• Become a Certified User of Avid Media Composer editing software by completing the accredited MC101 and MC110 editing courses

YouÕll learn how to develop, write, produce, direct, shoot edit and promote short film for cinema, television and digital platforms. And you'll learn the professional skills you need to excel in the business side of the film industry.

After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry.

Previous students have completed placement positions at well-known companies including:

• Walt Disney
• The Farm
• NBC Universal

YouÕll get mentoring and support throughout the year.

After the course, you can follow in the footsteps of past graduates who have secured roles in areas such as:

• broadcasting
• producing
• media management
• scriptwriting
• technical media
• camera operation
• sound recording
• producing management and coordination
• research and development
• production design
• post-production and effects

Roles the graduates have taken on include:

• runner
• camera assistant
• junior/editing assistant
• sound recordist
• junior researcher
• personal or production assistant
• junior/production coordinator
• 3rd 2nd assistant director

Some graduates have worked on popular and acclaimed productions, including the Guardians of the Galaxy motion picture.

The Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. You can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.