Bath Spa University, BA (Hons), Film, Television and Digital Production

Supported by Pinewood Studios Group, this hands-on course in film, television and digital production will give you the skills that successful film and television professionals need.
You’ll learn how to design and create film and television content and formats. The University will immerse you in film and TV practice and theory, teaching you how to apply a variety of crafts and digital technologies.

In the first two years, you’ll gain grounding in the core elements relating to film and television production. In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise, developing an individualised programme of work tailored to your interests. You’ll develop practical and creative projects highlighting your technical and craft skills. Alongside this you’ll demonstrate critical and theoretical understanding. Throughout the course, you’ll have opportunities to work on group and individual projects, developing your skills and creative ideas.

You’ll have opportunities to film in a variety of locations in the region as part of your single camera work. Students of the course also visit commercial TV studios. Previous students have filmed in a variety of historic and cultural areas such as Bath and Bristol city centres, and in beautiful rural countryside in the West of England.

There are opportunities throughout the programme to embark on work placements, subject to your interests and availability.

The BA Film, Television and Digital Production degree will:

• Offer a coherent and integrated learning experience relevant to the needs of future film and television professionals;
• Immerse students in film and TV practice and theory, and the application of a variety of crafts and digital technologies;
• Enable students to effectively design and create film and television content and formats;
• Enable students to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
• Develop student knowledge and awareness of the technical, social, ethical and legal issues in the film and television business;
• Provide students with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.

Careers

You’ll have the opportunity to learn different technical roles such as camera work, lighting and sound as well as a range of digital skills.