Film, TV & Theatre Production

As a student on this collaborative and practical degree, you will develop the skills for both creative and technical film, television and theatre production.

There are opportunities to specialise in producing, directing, cinematography, scriptwriting, post-production and/or Stage management / sound/lighting in film, television and theatre.

Throughout the three years, you can create screen and theatre productions that showcase your skills and the ability to create new and original content for film and contemporary theatre practice.

Students will gain a strong understanding of the technical requirements needed for this industry providing you with a distinct competitive advantage in the film making, television and theatre industries. This course works closely with other programmes such as Acting, Model Making & Visual FX, Costume Design and Production Design, because of this students will experience a fully rounded teaching environment with the faculty working collaboratively across all cast and crew requirements.

A driving force for the programme is to create graduates that are industry ready for the growing sectors of Stage & Screen. This programme allows for the key learning for in both the world of stage and screen providing experience of both strands offering the student a distinct advantage in the job market.

Our assessment for this course is not exam-based. You will be assessed on the film or theatre productions you make as part of your final year project.

Throughout the three years, you will create screen and theatre productions. Showcasing your skills and abilities to create new and original content for film and theatre practice. Students will use Black Magic cameras as well as utilize traditional super-16mm film using Arriflex cameras. Our BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre course provides students with access to industry standard software including Premiere Pro and Avid. You will work on a minimum of 10 productions across three years, probably more due the collaborative nature of the degree course.

Film school students work with live clients and will submit for festivals and competitions throughout the degree. Including the Kodak Commercial Awards, RTS Awards and National Student Drama Festival as well as others. At the end of the three year course, you will have a broad show-reel of work for your next steps into professional practice

Awards Winner: Best Student Film Tees Valley International Film Festival - 2023 Winner: Best Film - Drama Royal Television Society (North East & Borders - student category) 2023 Nominee: Best Film - Comedy & Entertainment - Royal Television Society (North-East & Borders - student category) 2023 Winner: Best Short Film - Tees Valley International Film Festival Awards 2022 Winner: Best Horror - Tees Valley International Film Festival Awards 2022 Winner: Best Horror - Tokyo Film International Film Festival Awards 2022 Winner: Best Sound Craft Award Kodak NAHEMI Student Commercial Awards 2022 Winner: Best Production Design, Kodak NAHEMI Student Commercial Awards 2021 Best Student Short Film, New Renaissance Film Festival Yorkshire region (student category) 2020