Foundation Degree in Film

In the first year you will complete six modules:

Study Skills, Film Theory and Analysis - this is designed to engage you in critical thinking about films, and prepare you for written assignments.

Craft Skills - teaches the basics of the craft of film making from cinematography to sound, to editing and script writing.

Writing for Fiction and Documentary - this further develops your skills in writing for the screen.

Telling Stories and Dissecting Stories - these are practical modules where you make fiction and documentary films.

In the second year you complete another six modules: Advanced Craft Skills 1 & 2, Film Analysis 2, Character and Narrative and Truth and Telling; which are all designed to further enhance the skills developed in the first year programme.

If you are successful in passing all modules, you will be invited to apply for a top-up year at the University of South Wales, where you can achieve a full BA degree in Film.

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Please note: You can apply for this course either through UCAS or directly with the College.
If applying via UCAS please use the following details:
Course Code: W601, University Code: W01, Campus Code: F - Cardiff and Vale College(Cardiff)

Tuition Fees: £7,500.00

Applications to the course will be considered on an individual basis.
Typical entry requirements are detailed below but if you don’t meet these criteria, then your work and life experience will be taken into consideration.
Combinations of the qualifications below are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be accepted on an individual basis.

Typical A-Level Offer - DD
Typical BTEC Offer - relevant BTEC level 3 profile of Merit/Pass or Pass/Pass/Pass Typical Welsh Bacc Offer - Grade C and DE at A Level
Typical Access to HE Offer - Pass Diploma with 60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits all passes.
Additionally, GCSE passes in three subjects at grade C or above to include Mathematics and English Language (or equivalent).
A successful interview may also be a requirement for entry onto the course.

• Written assignments and practical assignments including written exams

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• Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities
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