Film & Screen Arts (Extended Degree) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

If you want to pursue a creative degree at Arts University Plymouth but feel you have yet to acquire the experience and range of skills necessary, our Extended BA programme will prepare you for entry to one of our BA (Hons) undergraduate courses.

What is Extended BA?\
Our Extended BA (Hons) Degrees offers a unique four-year route for students aiming to delve into the diverse realm of art, design, and media. This programme provides an initial exploratory year, where you'll cultivate insight into various creative skills and approaches, laying a robust foundation before advancing to a specialised degree of your choice. Whether you're returning to education after a hiatus or entering without formal qualifications, our Extended BA equips you with the requisite skills, knowledge, and experience to secure a place in our full undergraduate program.

Our Intensive Extended Degree program is a dynamic blend of lectures, workshops, and practical studio sessions designed to challenge and inspire. Our diverse student body spans from fresh-faced eighteen-year-olds to seasoned creatives in their seventies, fostering a rich collaborative environment. With the freedom to take risks and experiment, you'll develop a diverse skill set through hands-on experimentation with materials, processes, and methodologies. This transformative journey hones critical skills essential for degree-level study, expanding your proficiency in drawing, visual research, contextual studies, digital imaging, and design methods. Gain invaluable experience in a supportive atmosphere that encourages creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

BA (Hons) Film & Screen Arts is a practical filmmaking course that focuses on the craft and aesthetics of contemporary filmmaking. With a focus on cinematic storytelling, the course allows you to design and create storyworlds for a range of audiences, and to gain real insight into the global filmmaking industries.

### At a glance

* Degree: BA (Hons) Film & Screen Arts

* UCAS codes: 3-year degree W692 / 4-year extended degree P311

* UCAS points: 104–120

### Creative collaboration and contemporary forms

Studying filmmaking in an arts university fosters creative collaborations, leading to the creation of unique works that go beyond traditional film forms, such as screen-based installations, music videos, and site-specific cinema.

Led by a team of practising filmmakers, sound artists and film writers, all areas of your learning are underpinned by critical thinking and cultural enquiry to encourage understanding of how film functions in its many contemporary forms.

### Facilities, studios and professional equipment

Our experienced technicians support your practical learning, and you’ll have access to outstanding facilities, including film and media studios, sound recording and post-production studios, vocal recording booths and foley studio space.

### Why choose this course?

* Practical filmmaking is at the heart of what and how we study. Expect practical skills and workshops covering all filmmaking roles.

* Access to professional filmmaking equipment, from motion-picture film cameras to industry-standard digital cinema cameras. Studio facilities include an infinity green screen cove, sound-recording studio and editing workstations in class.

* Filmmaking is at the centre of every unit and you will be asked to experiment and develop methods of practice that match your creative intentions. Whether on location or in the studio, you will be confidently in control of the work you make.

### Careers and future opportunities

Career opportunities include: Independent Filmmakers, Commercial Filmmakers, Documentary Filmmakers, Artist Filmmakers, Directors, Producers, Production Designers, Cinematographers, Scriptwriters, Editors, Location Managers, Researchers, Post-Production Specialists and Sound Designers.