COURSE OVERVIEW
Programme Specification BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre Production
UCAS CODE W692
UCAS TARIFF 96 - 112
BA (Hons)
3 YEARS
This award-winning programme immerses you in every phase of stage and screen production—from pre-production to post-production. Whether your passion is directing, producing, scriptwriting, cinematography, sound design, or editing, you’ll gain hands-on experience while collaborating with talented peers from Acting, Costume Design, Modelmaking, Set Design, and Visual Effects on Film, TV and Theatre projects.
This unique, cross-disciplinary approach enhances both your learning experience and the quality of the productions you create. If your interests lean toward theatre, you can specialise in roles like stage management or sound and lighting design, building expertise in live performance production.
Our programme mirrors professional practices, offering a dynamic, collaborative environment where creativity and technical skills thrive. Prepare to unlock exciting career opportunities in film, television, and theatre while shaping your unique path in the industry. Join us and embark on an unparalleled journey into the heart of the performing arts!
The BA (Hons) Film, TV, and Theatre Production programme has thrived and
expanded over the last six years, becoming a cornerstone of the Stage and
Screen Faculty. Our commitment to a collaborative ethos is a key aspect of our
academic strategy, providing an industry-focused environment where students
get the opportunity to work alongside different disciplines and different
Programmes on dynamic and innovative projects. A rarity at University level
education.
Our degree teaches the art of scriptwriting, directing, and producing for both stage and screen, and as a student on this collaborative and practice-based course, you will develop a range of sought-after practical skills such as camera, sound, post-production and stage management, lighting and sound for both Stage & Screen. This approach ensures that graduates are well-prepared to enter the growing sectors of stage and screen.
We offer training in both stage and screen production, giving students a broad and versatile skill set that provides a distinct advantage in the competitive job market. The programme covers all areas of production from creative, managerial levels, and key technical skills across both stage and screen, allowing specialisation in chosen areas of expertise as the programme progresses. Our practical approach is complemented by a rigorous academic curriculum, enabling students to develop a deep understanding of the theoretical aspects of the stage and screen industries.
Students will leave the programme with a rich blend of practical skills and academic knowledge, making a well-rounded and highly desirable candidate for employers. The programme aims is to educate, inspire, and prepare students for a successful career in the ever-evolving world of stage and screen.
Awards
• Winner: Best Student Film Tees Valley International Film Festival – 2024
• Winner: Best Student Film Tees Valley International Film Festival - 2023
• Winner: Best Film - Drama Royal Television Society (North East & Borders - student category) 2023
• Nominee: Best Film - Comedy & Entertainment - Royal Television Society (North-East & Borders - student category) 2023
• Winner: Best Short Film - Tees Valley International Film Festival Awards 2022
• Winner: Best Horror - Tees Valley International Film Festival Awards 2022
• Winner: Best Horror - Tokyo Film International Film Festival Awards 2022
• Winner: Best Sound Craft Award Kodak NAHEMI Student Commercial Awards 2022
• Winner: Best Production Design, Kodak NAHEMI Student Commercial Awards 2021
• Best Student Short Film, New Renaissance Film Festival Yorkshire region (student category) 2020
Our degree teaches the art of scriptwriting, directing, and producing for both stage and screen, and as a student on this collaborative and practice-based course, you will develop a range of sought-after practical skills such as camera, sound, post-production and stage management, lighting and sound for both Stage & Screen. This approach ensures that graduates are well-prepared to enter the growing sectors of stage and screen.
We offer training in both stage and screen production, giving students a broad and versatile skill set that provides a distinct advantage in the competitive job market. The programme covers all areas of production from creative, managerial levels, and key technical skills across both stage and screen, allowing specialisation in chosen areas of expertise as the programme progresses. Our practical approach is complemented by a rigorous academic curriculum, enabling students to develop a deep understanding of the theoretical aspects of the stage and screen industries.
Students will leave the programme with a rich blend of practical skills and academic knowledge, making a well-rounded and highly desirable candidate for employers. The programme aims is to educate, inspire, and prepare students for a successful career in the ever-evolving world of stage and screen.
Awards
• Winner: Best Student Film Tees Valley International Film Festival – 2024
• Winner: Best Student Film Tees Valley International Film Festival - 2023
• Winner: Best Film - Drama Royal Television Society (North East & Borders - student category) 2023
• Nominee: Best Film - Comedy & Entertainment - Royal Television Society (North-East & Borders - student category) 2023
• Winner: Best Short Film - Tees Valley International Film Festival Awards 2022
• Winner: Best Horror - Tees Valley International Film Festival Awards 2022
• Winner: Best Horror - Tokyo Film International Film Festival Awards 2022
• Winner: Best Sound Craft Award Kodak NAHEMI Student Commercial Awards 2022
• Winner: Best Production Design, Kodak NAHEMI Student Commercial Awards 2021
• Best Student Short Film, New Renaissance Film Festival Yorkshire region (student category) 2020
BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre Production - Course Trailer
BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre Production - Showreel
The Northern Film Festival - Trailer
The Northern Film Festival is an exciting live event created by level 6 BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre Production students and is presented by ARC, Stockton Arts Centre.
Staff
CAREER PATHS
This degree is for you if you wish to have a career in:
BROADCAST & DIGITAL CONTENT
CAMERA OPERATING
CINEMATOGRAPHY
COLOUR GRADING / FINISHING
COMPOSITING
DIGITAL IMAGING
DIRECTING
DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING
EVENT MANAGEMENT
LIGHTING
LOCATION MANAGEMENT
LOCATION SCOUTING
POST-PRODUCTION
PRODUCTION
SOUND RECORDING - FOLEY OR SFX
SOUND DESIGN
SCREENWRITING
TEACHING
RESEARCH
