Film & Screen Media Foundation Degree
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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Foundation Degree - FD

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Quarry Hill Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-24

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2 Years

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Foundation Degree - FD

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Quarry Hill Campus

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SEP-24

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Reframe your vision with our Film and Screen Media foundation degree. Our community of students write, plan and shoot their own films on this practice-based programme. Students take a hands-on approach to all aspects of production from script to screen. Through learning visual language and exploring screen theory, we prepare you for an exciting career in the film and screen media industry. Join our supportive and welcoming community of students who have a passion for film and screen production ...Read more

Reframe your vision with our Film and Screen Media foundation degree. Our community of students write, plan and shoot their own films on this practice-based programme. Students take a hands-on approach to all aspects of production from script to screen. Through learning visual language and exploring screen theory, we prepare you for an exciting career in the film and screen media industry. Join our supportive and welcoming community of students who have a passion for film and screen production and a full commitment to exploring new and interesting ways of telling stories. Working in small teams within a close community of passionate filmmakers, you will take an active role in all stages of production. There is a strong commitment from a supportive academic team, working with students to realise rewarding creative projects to be proud of. Our course offers a wide variety of skills development required for the film and screen media industries. You will develop core techniques required for film such as, directing, producing, cinematography, lighting, sound, editing and storytelling. You will also have the opportunity to work with industry professionals and produce original video content in response to creative briefs. Our community of students appreciate creative freedom to explore a wide range of productions, from fiction, documentary, advertising, music video, client work and exploring meaning through image. On your journey you will explore key crew skills, commercial product development, opening new approaches to storytelling and fundamental skills in fiction and non-fiction filmmaking. Your developed knowledge and confidence will give you the tools to successfully navigate the film and screen industries by the end of the course. Upon completion of this Foundation Degree, you can progress to study for a third year and gain a full BA (Hons) Film and Screen Media Top-up Degree

What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
03 Feb 20

I have enjoyed every moment . Every day is educative. I have made friends and acquired different skills including technical, communication and managerial . It has made me more..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
23 Jan 20

The course can be very fun at times and it is very challenging and demanding. The deadlines aren’t very well spaced out and can be difficult to complete at the best of your..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

DD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:24 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MP Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MPP Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

2x D grades one of which to be in a relevant subject

Typical offer: 64 UCAS tariff points from two A-levels (or equivalent qualifications), one of which must be in a relevant subject.

A typical offer would be based on students achieving their Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with 60 credits, 24 of which are to be at Merit.

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England

£8,745 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,745 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,745 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,745 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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SR
Student Reviewer
03 Feb 20
Film & Screen Media Foundation Degree
I have enjoyed every moment . Every day is educative. I have made friends and acquired different skills including technical, communication and managerial . It has made me more...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
23 Jan 20
Film & Screen Media Foundation Degree
The course can be very fun at times and it is very challenging and demanding. The deadlines aren’t very well spaced out and can be difficult to complete at the best of your...
Read more
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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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