Film Production and Theatre, BA (Hons)

Course summary

Do you want to work in an industry which creates moments of temporary escapism on stage or on screen for captivated audiences? If so, the Film Production and Theatre BA at Brunel is the course for you. You will be able to combine your love for the theatre with your passion for films and turn your creativity into a fantastic fulfilling career.Your degree will give you a thorough understanding of film by combining the production with the theory of visual digital media. Delve into practical film and video-making, scriptwriting, filming and editing, whilst honing your critical analysis and research skills to develop a comprehensive understanding of how the film and TV industries work.As well as learning film production skills you will also have the opportunity study a wide variety of theatre-related specialisms ranging from acting, applied drama, digital performance, directing, musical theatre, physical theatre and playwriting. This course will prepare you to pursue a wide range of careers in the theatre and entertainment industries and beyond.The course will allow you to bring your ideas, thoughts and inspirations to the screen. By using the fantastic editing suites with up-to-date production software including Avid with accredited training facilities for Final Cut Pro 10 you will be able to bring your creations to life.During your degree, you will be able to immerse yourself in one of the cultural capitals of the world. Being so close to London will give you easy access to the city’s rich and diverse culture and theatre events. You will have the opportunity to go on theatre visits and take part in workshops with cutting edge theatre companies as part of your course. Past theatre trips have included productions in the West End, The Barbican, The National Theatre, Royal Court, Sadler’s Wells and many others.As well as enhancing your learning by attending screenings at the British Film Institute, the Institute of Contemporary Arts and other cinemas across the capital, you will also be eligible to enter our annual Brunel University Film Festival (BUFF) with categories including Best Fiction, Best Non-Fiction and Best Overall Film. This will allow you put what you have learnt into practice.Learn with confidence knowing that you are taught by cutting edge academics and industry specialists who are some of the best in the UK. You’ll benefit from their in-depth knowledge and passion for what they teach as well as their first-hand experience of what it takes to break into the film and theatre industries. Many have published work in the field, so some of the books on your reading list may be written by those teaching you.Gain an insight into life after your studies by putting your learning into practice by opting for a one-year work placement. You will graduate with valuable work experience to enhance your employment prospects and will be able to develop an understanding the working world within the film or theatre industry. We have excellent links with a wide range of notable external organisations, so you will have the opportunity to apply for high quality placements across London.Previous students have undertaken placement at many prestigious venues including The Pinewood Group, Fremantle Media, Objective Productions, Mousetrap Theatre Company, Finsborough Theatre, Grieg City Academy and the Unicorn Theatre.You will graduate with the confidence to be a creative and imaginative cultural producer with solid knowledge of film and theatre processes and practical experience which will put you in good stead for your future career.

Year 1 Core Modules Storytelling Ensemble Production Perspectives 1 Creative Project Development Optional Modules Physical Theatre 1: Between Dance and Theatre Acting: Essential Skills Applied Drama Practice 1: An Introduction Musical Theatre 1 Theatre Making 1 Digital Technical Theatre Year 2 Core Modules Perspectives Short Fictions Understanding the Film and Television Industries Optional Modules Writing 2: Experiments in Language for Performance Physical Theatre 2: Performance and Embodiment Acting 2: Beyond Naturalism Applied Drama 2: Project Digital Performance 2 Musical Theatre 2: Histories, Practices and Theories Film and TV Genres Screenwriting Theatre Making 2 Year 3 Core Modules Final Production Written Dissertation Special Project in Film and Television Studies Joint Film/Theatre Final Production Written Dissertation Single Dissertation by Film Practice Optional Modules Gender and Sexuality Analysis of Film and Television Work Experience The Horror Film American Independent Cinema Advanced Physical Theatre 3 Perspectives 3: Battling with Ideas Advanced Musical Theatre 3 Professional Experience and Development Advanced Acting 3 Digital Performance and Technology 3 Alternative Film and Video Production Documentary: Image and Violence New Writing: Page to Stage Anti-Racism and Performance