BA (Honours) Film and Media Production
UCAS code
P390Attendance
Full-time
Three years full-timeAt a glance
Gain the first-class film production skills needed for a career in this exciting and competitive industry. Based in the heart of Sheffields thriving Cultural Industries Quarter, you benefit from internships and work experience opportunities with Sheffield-based independents like Warp Films and Studio of the North. On campus, you also benefit from a fully equipped purpose-built cinema and a professional studio to inform and develop your film making.
Key points
Take advantage of internships and placements at Warp Films, the BBC and Studio of the North.
Gain work experience at film festivals including DocFest, Sensoria and Lovebytes.
Benefit from a purpose-built cinema and a fully equipped professional studio.
Learn from industry and independent practitioners and researchers, including award-winning staff.
What is film and media production?
Moving image production is one of the most potent, persuasive and multifaceted forms of media. Film and media production is the process of making a film with three major production stages, the development of ideas and planning of a film (pre-production), the creation and shooting of the raw elements of the film (production) and the editing and assembly of the final film (post-production).
About this course
We look for students who are passionate about film and its potential, across a range of media. We encourage creativity, innovation and risk taking and the development of an independent approach and distinctive filmic voice.
The course focuses on three key areas of filmmaking drama or fiction documentary experimental.
The course is based in the heart of Sheffield's Cultural Industries Quarter, with excellent links to the thriving independent film industry, including ground-breaking companies such as Warp Films and Studio of the North. We are also a sponsor of Sheffield DocFest, which offers our students invaluable work experience opportunities.
We are a BBC partner organisation and this partnership offers students the chance to apply for placements, to get involved in BBC projects and to attend specialist workshops and training events. For example, our students recently attended the BBC Writers Room scriptwriting workshops at Salford Media City.
We have an internship programme set up for our students with Warp Films. Final year students have undertaken crewing roles as work placements on Warp Films This is England 88 and 86 for Channel 4 and their recently released features Submarine and Tyrannosaur.
Our own cinema, The Void, offers Blu-ray DVD through a HD digital projector, 35mm projectors and a Dolby 5.1 surround sound system. We are one of the few universities in the UK to have such facilities.
In year one, we introduce you to core skills, theories and techniques. You then explore your media practice through individual and group project work across a range of genres and disciplines. You also take part in a location field trip and a residential filming trip.
In year two you select two areas of specialism from cinematography sound recording and design post-production directing, producing and art direction.
For more in-depth study you chose from experimental film, documentary or drama.
Year three focuses on developing your final project, a significant show-reel piece in your chosen genre. You form production teams to carry out creative and technical roles on each other's productions.
To improve your employability, you complete
extensive career research and develop networks in your chosen area of the film and media industry
attend a programme of guest speaker sessions, where professionals from all areas of the industry come and talk to you about how to develop your career
take part in networking trips to London and the Aesthetica Film Festival in York.
Key areas of study
This course offers a strong emphasis on practice-based modules with a personalised path of study as you choose and build the modules that suit your interests and passions.
Award winning teaching team
The course teaching team are all practising media professionals with current film industry knowledge and expertise. Staff members include
Editor Chris Hall for BAFTA winning Chris Morris's My Wrongs 8245-8249-117
Virginia Heath director of Relativity winner Best Short Film Award Berlin International Film Festival 2002
BAFTA nominated director Annie Watson and producer Debbie Ballin Knitting A Love Song 2004
Esther Johnson, curator and award-winning artist and filmmaker Yalda 2008, Celestial 2007, Tune In 2006
Ron Wright, award winning sound designer Jelly Dolly, winner Britspotting Berlin Film Festival 2004
Susannah Gent award winning director British Council award winning feature film 'Jelly Dolly' (writer, director and co-producer), Chicago International film festival Silver Hugo award winning short film 'Melvyn's Pencils'
Associated careers
Graduates go into further study or develop careers in areas such as creative advertising camera work digital media production directing documentary making festival curation music video production film and TV production scriptwriting post-production sound design editor art director.
Recent graduates have found work with a range of media companies including Illuminations 2AM Post Production BBC ITN Warp Films Tiger Aspect Productions. Graduates have also worked on World War Z, War Horse and the BBC TV series Bound, shot on location in Sheffield.
We run networking and career development events with external organisations, as well as events for students with post-production houses and TV Studios in London. Many students visit International Film Festivals and attend and volunteer at Sheffield Doc/Fest, the UKs largest documentary festival.
Last year we worked closely with Screen Yorkshire and Creative Skillset to host 'Triangle' a feature film development and networking event which students participated in. The event was held on campus and industry speakers included Diarmid Scrimshaw (Tyrannosaur) and Atif Ghani (ILL Manors).
You leave the course with transferable skills needed in most careers including teamworking creative and technical problem solving organisation skills presentation skills adaptability and flexibility.
Professional recognition
This course is recognised as meeting the British Kinematograph, Sound and Television Society's accreditation criteria of industrial relevance and professional practice.
Course content
Year one modules
Practice modules creative media practice project creative media practice production skills
Theory modules film analysis approaching research
Year two modules
Practice modules moving image production: narrative production skills
Theory modules critical studies options 1 critical studies option 2
Year three modules
Practice modules project development major project
Theory modules critical studies options 1 professional practice study
Assessment
coursework practical exercises projects written assignments oral presentations
Entry requirements
2014 entry requirements
Normally GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C or above, plus one of the following
280 points including at least two GCE/VCE A levels with 80 points in a relevant subject or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. AS levels and Key Skills may count towards these points.
Access an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 18 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, in a media-related programme from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend a selection event with a portfolio of work to demonstrate your ability. Download our application guidance to ensure you understand the selection process and how to produce a strong application and portfolio.
We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.
* Relevant subjects are media studies film studies English photography history of art theatre studies history.
2013 entry requirements
Normally GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C or above, plus one of the following
280 points including at least two GCE/VCE A levels with 80 points in a relevant subject or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. AS levels and Key Skills may count towards these points.
Fees
Home and EU students
2013/14 academic year
For 2013 entry, mandatory UK field trips are included in the course fee.
International students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £10,680 a year
2014/15 academic year
Typically £11,250 a year
How to apply
You apply for this course through UCAS.
Contact details
For more information or to check the progress of your application phone +44 (0)114 225 5555, fax +44 (0)114 225 2167, e-mail admissions@shu.ac.uk