The BA (Hons) Film and Television is aimed at students with a passion for cinema, television and moving image art forms which they want to develop through film-making and critical thinking about film. The course gives you the opportunity to gain a grounding in a wide range of production methods and styles: from narrative fiction to art gallery films and installations, and from documentaries to multi-camera television drama. You will be able to develop your own unique themes, style, and portfolio as a film-maker by collaborating on at least one film every term and experimenting in these different production styles. We encourage students to experiment with a range of technologies for recording, editing and projecting film throughout the three years. We offer networked Final Cut Pro HD editing and Protools/Logic sound systems, a high quality preview projection theatre, and a variety of different gallery spaces. Our students participate in a programme of engaging weekly film theory seminars with film screenings. The focus of these seminars is the ideas and philosophies that have informed both film-makers and film critics of the past, and on new discourses for film criticism and practice in the future. In Year 3 of the programme, you are given the chance to develop your own interests in film culture by writing a dissertation on a subject of your choice. Unlike other film undergraduate courses in the UK, we give you the opportunity to receive professional workshops and tutorials in a specialism other than directing. In your final year of study you can choose between six specialisms: directing, producing, sound design, cinematography, editing, and 1st assistant directing. Our BA offers an unique opportunity to collaborate in your film projects with students working in other artistic fields in the College, particularly those working in animation, sound arts, and graphic design; many of our student films benefit from original soundtracks composed by musicians and DJs from the Sound Arts BA. You can also collaborate with students from other Colleges in the University of the Arts London, particularly those studying set design, fashion design and make-up design at Wimbledon College of Art, Chelsea College of Art and Design, and London College of Fashion. You will also be able to participate in a wide-range of guest talks from artists and filmmakers from all over the world. Lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials are led by a vibrant mix of award-winning film- makers, published academics and film critics. Course mentors, advisors and workshop leaders include critically acclaimed artists and top professionals from film, television, music video, commercials, and the art world. Your work will be screened regularly in LCC's own high definition cinema and art galleries. The College also benefits from a central London location near the BFI/NFT, Tate Modern, Cinema Museum and Kubrick Archive within the UAL Special Collections Centre, where we regularly screen films for our seminars and guest lecturer programmes. This course is taught within the School of Media. Learning and teaching Courses in UAL span a broad range of art, design, communication, business, media, science and communication subjects. So the ways in which you learn and how your time is used will vary according to the specific course you are studying; this may be in studios, labs, classes, involve working alone, learning from peers in pairs or groups, or with external partners. Most importantly, no matter which course you enrol on, you will learn not only about your subject but also about how you learn and how to increase your knowledge base. Our courses will guide you to take increasing responsibility and ownership of your work and your learning. We do this so that you will be ready and able to take full advantage of the full range of opportunities offered by the creative industries in the global economy. Assessment Assessment always sounds austere and foreboding, but it is not. We see assessment as a very real part of learning, rather than just a means of looking back at past work and measuring achievement; we believe that assessment helps you plan future work and develop new ideas. Your work will be assessed through projects or portfolios, with written papers or research journals, and, on some courses, examinations. You will be graded according to a set of marking criteria that relate to such things as research, subject knowledge, methodology, and your capacity to analyse and reflect on your achievements. So don’t be afraid of assessment - it is the way to progress.

BA Film and Television students have gone on to very successful careers in the UK and US screen industries from independent film, to commercial television, music video, advertising and art film. As a result of our close proximity to the creative industries centre in Shoreditch, the old centre of film in the West End, and the Tate Modern and BFI Southbank, you are able to start networking with potential employers long before you graduate. Most of our students have already embarked on their career ladder by combining their studies with 1-2 days per week working for film and television companies in the East End or West End before leaving the BA. The BA is run in partnership with many award-winning post-production companies and suppliers who provide equipment, mentors and guest lectures on a regular basis, most students combine their studies with work placements or paid roles in these organisations. Artsmart organise events like Starting out in film and TV where a panel of speakers from film and television discuss and share tips on how to kickstart your career in these highly-competitive industries. At events like this you get to find out from professionals and recent graduates about funding, freelance work and the importance of networking. Our Student Enterprise and Employability (SEE) team can help you find out about careers contacts for film and TV and offer advice on funding opportunities to showcase your film work and/or visit festivals for networking. Enterprise and employability at UAL We know what it takes to be successful in your chosen field. Your tutors are professionals in their own right and understand what you need to help you establish your career. Staff in our Centre for Student Enterprise and Employability (SEE) are dedicated to helping you build up work-relevant skills, knowledge, experience and networks throughout your time here. You will also benefit from our many relationships with industry, which give our students exclusive opportunities and access to networks and funding. Artists and designers tell us they value UAL's informed engagement with their career and professional practice development and our ability to offer them practical advice, guidance and opportunities across the wide spectrum of possible professional pathways - as entrepreneurs and employees. Staff value the resources and skills UAL makes available to help them deliver effective professional and career development through the curriculum. Find out more ArtsTemps (SEE) is the UAL in-house recruitment agency placing students and graduates in paid temping roles within the University. Creative Opportunities (SEE) is the UAL job vacancy and work placement website for students and graduates and advertises hundreds of creative job and placement opportunities each month. Get more information and advice on employment and creative careers for all UAL students and graduates.