Telling stories is a fundamental part of being human, and filmmaking, whether for the big or small screen, is the predominant storytelling medium of our age.
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Filmmaking BA
- 13 January 2027 Application website opens
- 5 April 2027 Final deadline for applications
- May / June 2027 Answers sent to applicants
At its core, filmmaking is about arranging pieces of image and sound to create meaning and direct emotion. Over time, filmmaking developed a language to do just that, and like any language this one has rules and grammar and a set of tools to convey it. As filmmakers, we use this language to play with tension and to keep viewers interested. The most effective way of doing this is by telling stories. At the most basic level, this is what we teach:
How to use the mode of expression of the films to tell stories We start with basic principles, tools and building blocks and move from simple scenes to longer and more complex combinations In most cases, filmmaking is a collaborative project based on teamwork, which is why collaboration and collaboration between different aspects of filmmaking are important.
When filmmaking works well, all departments work in concert and each crewmember understands their role in service of the whole: the project or story. Developing these collaborative skills is also key to what we do, as well as learning how to communicate about your work and the work of your collaborators.
Our aim, then, is to provide you with the tools of the trade and an awareness of all that’s come before you, and our hope is that you’ll use that knowledge, together with other people and resources within this vibrant creative community, to contribute to telling the stories that are important to you.
