BA Digital Film Production and Screenwriting
About this course
BA (Hons) Digital Film Production and Screenwriting is an undergraduate degree centred on media production, filmmaking techniques, and scriptwriting for screen. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice. The course is taught over 3 years full time and involves hands-on media operations alongside critical studies. The first year covers foundational practices through modules such as Sound and Vision, Story Structure, Digital Film Operations, and Introduction to Film Studies. During the second year, students build on these technical abilities with modules like Short Filmmaking, Iconic Screen Characters, Production Design, and Lighting (Film/TV). The final year advances professional and creative output through modules including Business of Production, Documentary Project, Final Major Project: Production, and Final Major Project: Screenwriting. Students undertake major practical projects and create online portfolios to prepare for industry work.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 tariff points from A levels or combination with Extended Project / BTEC / Cambridge Technical. A level: BCC BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM IB: 28 points
Modules
- Sound and Vision
- Story Structure
- Digital Film Operations
- Introduction to Film Studies
- Post-Production 01
- Poetry Film
- Writing The Short Film
- Short Filmmaking
- Iconic Screen Characters
- Post Production
- Production Design
- Production Management
- Psychology in Screenwriting
- Short Drama
- Writing the TV Bible
- Writing the TV Script
- Lighting (Film/TV)
- Business of Production
- Creative Portfolio
- Documentary Project
- Final Major Project: Production
- Industry, Engagement & Film Festivals
- Online Porfolio
- Final Major Project: Screenwriting
- Post Production
- Personal Study – Screenwriting
- Resilience and the Freelancer
- Advanced Cinematography
- Film Composition: Working with Music and Composers in Film, TV and Video Games
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for BA Digital Film Production and Screenwriting at University of Chichester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB.