Program Overview

Introduction to Film and Screen Production

The BA (Hons) Film and Screen Production program at Regent's University London is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the creative processes involved in filmmaking. From day one, students will produce, direct, film, and edit their own films, taking on industry roles, experimenting with techniques, and working with clients on live assessments.

Program Structure

The program is structured into three years, with each year building on the previous one to provide a solid foundation in film and screen production. The first year focuses on introducing students to the principles of screenwriting, production skills, post-production skills, and visual forms. The second year delves deeper into the world of filmmaking, with modules on directing for the screen, narrative forms, developing for market, and entrepreneurial challenge. The third year represents the culmination of the practical, research, and creative learning undertaken on the degree, with modules on the short film, major project, and special electives.

Year 1 Modules

• Visual Storytelling: This module introduces students to the principles of screenwriting through the development of an original film script.
• Production Skills: This module develops students' media literacy and builds specialist production skills in areas such as camera, sound, lighting, directing, producing, and editing.
• Post-production Skills: Students learn about the post-production processes, including visual editing, sound editing, color grading, and rudimentary VFX work.
• Visual Forms: This module enables students to explore a range of production formats, including studio, outside broadcast, and factual filmmaking.
• Exploring Industry and Entrepreneurship: This module provides an introduction to the changes being experienced in the world of work and the scope of real-world professional activities in relation to the course.

Year 2 Modules

• Directing for the Screen: A practical introduction to directing for the screen, where students work with actors to understand the process of developing a character and bringing that performance to the screen.
• Narrative Forms: Students explore a production mode of their choice, such as factual filmmaking, studio production, outside broadcast, comedy, or reportage.
• Developing for Market: This module investigates the world of the independent creative producer, including IP, crowdfunding, and development, and how to package projects for the market.
• Entrepreneurial Challenge: Students develop entrepreneurial thinking about how to grow their own or others' entrepreneurial ideas and create an entrepreneurial plan.

Year 3 Modules

• The Short Film: The Film and the Filmmaker: Students develop specialist technical skills and knowledge, as well as the organizational skills needed to keep projects on track.
• The Short Film: The Film and the Market: Students use all the filmmaking skills gained on the degree to develop a coherent and comprehensive marketing strategy, recognizing their short film's place in the market.
• Major Project: A substantial piece of work that draws on students' discipline-specific and interdisciplinary learning, as well as their learning about industry and entrepreneurship.

Special Electives

Students can choose from a wide range of special electives, including but not limited to:

• Creativity and Imagination
• Being Human
• Creating a Brand Identity
• Why We Post: Social Media and Us
• Financial Innovation and Technology
• Photography Workshop
• How to Think in a Post-Truth World
• Understanding Human Rights
• Literary London
• Behind the Lens: Introduction to Media Production
• Psychology of Emotions
• London as Fashion Capital
• Emerging Technologies: from Web3 to the Metaverse
• Digital Design with Adobe Creative Suite
• The Power of Language in Your Life
• Business Ethics
• Experiencing Theatre
• Understanding the Global Art Market
• Inspiring Your Audience
• Future Cities Now

Languages

Students can also choose to study a language, with options including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and Business English, all offered from beginner to advanced level.

Careers and Industry Connections

The program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers in the film and screen production industry. Graduates have gone on to work as directors, producers, camera operators, sound recordists, editors, and post-production specialists at companies including 750 MPH, Matte Creative Agency, Burberry, Moving Picture Company, VF, Vubiquity, Industrial Light and Magic, Disney Latin America, CNews TV Paris, MPC Film, Envy, BBC, Sky, Crazy Train Films, CiK, CBS, Sony, and Premiere League Productions.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fee for the program is £23,000 per year for students starting in September 2025 or January 2026, and £24,500 per year for students starting in September 2026 or January 2027. A non-refundable advance deposit is required to secure a place on the program. There are also various scholarships and funding opportunities available to help students finance their studies.

Conclusion

The BA (Hons) Film and Screen Production program at Regent's University London offers students a comprehensive and practical education in film and screen production, preparing them for a wide range of careers in the industry. With its strong focus on industry connections, entrepreneurial spirit, and creative freedom, this program is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in filmmaking and make a meaningful impact in the world of film and screen production.