Film and Moving Image Production BA (Hons)

Unleash your artistic vision by combining the art of creative storytelling with practical industry skills across various filmmaking mediums.

Key Information

• Course duration: 3 or 4 year options
• Course options: Integrated Foundation Year, Diploma Year
• Typical offer: 104-120 UCAS Tariff Points
• Annual fees:
  • Home (full-time): £9,535
  • Overseas (full-time): £18,500
• UCAS code: W613 (3 Year), W612 (4 Year)
• Institution code: N39
• Course start: September 2025

Course Overview

Creative storytelling lies at the heart of our BA (Hons) Film and Moving Image Production, around which a multi-disciplinary student experience revolves. We’ll encourage you to experiment with various filmmaking mediums and platforms, and you’ll learn to become a flexible, multi-skilled collaborator with technical and craft skills highly prized by the industry.

Accreditations

• This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries, and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
• BAFTA Albert is the leading screen industry organisation for environmental sustainability. ​Founded in 2011, we support the film and TV industry to reduce the environmental impacts of production and to create content that supports a vision for a sustainable future. ​

Why Study with Us

• Develop your storytelling skills and your critical and creative craft skills such as producing, script development, direction, cinematography, sound design, production design and editing.
• Learn industry standard approaches to the filmmaking process from development, pre-production, through production to post-production.
• Collaborate in production teams on a range of practical projects including original and adapted fiction, documentary, experimental film, music/dance video and fashion film.
• Reflect on the impact of your creative, technical, and practical decision making on your production, its audience and relationship to wider contemporary debates.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of legal, moral and ethical standards as they impact production including essential training via BAFTA albert in climate science and sustainable production.

Course Details

Integrated Foundation Year (optional)

• Our Integrated Foundation Year is designed to equip students with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in their chosen degree subject. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to various disciplines, blending critical thinking and creative problem-solving with practical hands-on experience.

Year 1

• Core Units:
  • Creative Learning (40 credits)
  • Explore and Experiment (80 credits)
• Core Projects:
  • Wayfinding Week
  • Make it Manifest(o)
  • Interchange Week

Year 2

• Core Units:
  • Global Contexts (80 credits)
  • Collaboration (40 credits)
• Core Projects:
  • Wayfinding Week
  • Make it Manifest(o)
  • Interchange Week

Diploma Year (optional)

• Students have the opportunity to spend a year after the second of their degree (or the third year if studying for a degree with an Integrated Foundation Year) enhancing their employability options through a Level 5 Diploma.

Final Year

• Core Units:
  • Research and Preparation (40 credits)
  • Resolution and Career Development (80 credits)
• Core Projects:
  • Wayfinding Week
  • Make it Manifest(o)
  • Interchange Week

Learning and Teaching

This course is taught through a mixture of learning and teaching methods including:

• Group briefings
• Academic tutorials
• Group tutorials
• Workshops
• Critiques (crits)
• Seminars
• Lectures

Assessment

Assessment for this course is entirely coursework-based, meaning there are no exams. Your progress will be evaluated through the projects and assignments you complete for each unit.

Entry Requirements

• Home:
  • A/AS Levels (GCE): 3 A-level qualifications at grades BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points) or above
  • BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF or RQF): Distinction, Merit, Merit in an art, design or media related subject
• International:
  • We accept qualifications from all over the world
  • English language qualifications: minimum UKVI approved IELTS exam score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section

Fees and Funding

• Home:
  • BA course (three year): £9,535 per year
  • Integrated Foundation Year (optional): £9,535 per year
  • Level 5 Diploma Year (optional): £9,535 year
• International:
  • BA course (three year): £18,500 per year
  • Integrated Foundation Year (optional): £18,500 per year
  • Level 5 Diploma year (optional): £18,500

How to Apply

All applications for undergraduate courses will need to be made via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

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• Animation BA (Hons)
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• Animation and Visual Effects BA (Hons)
• Photography BA (Hons)

Norwich University of the Arts

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Overview:

Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) is a public university specializing in art, design, architecture, media, performance, technology, and business management. It is located in Norwich, England, and boasts a campus that blends historic buildings with modern, innovative spaces.

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Services Offered:

NUA offers a range of services to its students, including:

Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees:

A wide variety of programs across various creative disciplines.

Short courses:

Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.

Integrated Foundation (Year 0):

A preparatory year for students seeking to enter undergraduate programs.

Campus facilities:

Modern studios, workshops, and learning spaces.

Accommodation:

On-campus housing options for students.

Student support:

Services for academic, personal, and career development.

International student support:

Dedicated resources for international students.

Fees and funding:

Information on tuition fees and financial aid options.

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

NUA provides a vibrant and stimulating campus environment where students can:

Engage in creative exchange:

Collaborate with peers and faculty in a supportive atmosphere.

Explore a historic and modern campus:

Discover inspiration in the university's unique architectural blend.

Benefit from a city full of possibilities:

Immerse themselves in Norwich's creative and diverse culture.

Connect with industry professionals:

Gain valuable insights and networking opportunities.

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Key Reasons to Study There:

Award-winning teaching quality:

Recognized for its high standards of education.

Gold-rated Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF):

Demonstrates commitment to excellent teaching and learning.

Industry-relevant programs:

Courses designed to equip students with the skills needed for successful careers.

Vibrant and supportive community:

A welcoming environment for students to thrive and develop their creative potential.

Location in a creative city:

Access to Norwich's rich cultural scene and opportunities for inspiration.

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Academic Programs:

NUA offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including:

Undergraduate degrees:

Acting, Animation, Architecture, Business Management, Computer Science, Creative Computing, Creative Technology and Robotics, Design for Publishing, Electronic Music and Sound Production, Esports, Fashion, Fashion Communication and Promotion, Fashion Marketing and Business, Film and Moving Image Production, Fine Art, Games Art and Design, Games Development, Graphic Communication, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Marketing, Photography, Psychology, Textile Design, User Experience Design.

Postgraduate degrees:

Advertising, Animation, Illustration, Interaction Design, Creative Computing, Games Computing, Data Science and AI in Creative Industries, Service Design, User Experience Design, Architecture, Creative Education, Communication Design, Film, Fine Art, Games, Textile Design.

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Other:

NUA is committed to research and innovation, supporting inclusive communities and shaping the future of creative industries. It also operates East Gallery, a public art space showcasing exhibitions by renowned artists and designers.