BA Practical Filmmaking

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Our BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking degree is an immersive, hands-on programme designed to develop your craft as a filmmaker while preparing you for the realities of working in the screen industries. From day one, you’ll learn by doing — gaining practical experience across key roles such as directing, producing, cinematography, editing, and sound, while collaborating with writers, actors, and fellow filmmakers.

You’ll build advanced technical skills through projects shot on Super 16mm film, explore storytelling through documentary production, and experiment with digital animation and real-time visual effects in virtual production. In your final year, you’ll specialise in a defined crew role on a professional-standard production team, refining your expertise while collaborating with peers on your graduation film.

By the time you graduate, you will have built a diverse portfolio of short films, documentaries, and technical projects that demonstrate both your creative vision and industry readiness.

112 UCAS points for September 2026 intake - Check our UK qualifications page for further information.
Students not from a Majority English Speaking country will need IELTS 6.0 overall (no less than 5.5 in any band) or equivalent.
All applicants must submit a creative work sample and personal statement with their application. This should include a showreel or short film 2-3 minutes in length (uploaded to vimeo/youtube/personal website) – Your name and role must appear in the credits.
Applicants for this course will be invited to attend a virtual interview.
If you are an international student and unsure of your eligibility please contact us on courses@centralfilmschool.com.

Understanding the costs and financing options open to you as you plan your studies will help you to make a wise investment in your future career.

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Year 1	£11,130	£23,950
Year 2	£11,130	£23,950

Tuition fees cover

Actors costs, shooting kit and Production budgets for module exercises.

Additional costs

You will also need a Production hard drive for your work and travel expenses.

Modules Indclude:

Visual Storytelling

Practical Filmmaking

Directing Actors

Documentary Film Production

Animation & Virtual Production

Practical Film Production - 16mm

Writing, Pitching & Developing Short Film

Graduation Film Pre-Production

Graduation Film Specialisms:

Full Course Outline Term Dates

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Progression

Based on the specialisations chosen during their studies, graduates of the BA Practical Filmmaking programme are well-prepared to enter a variety of creative roles across the screen industries. Many go on to build careers as directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, or sound designers, while others find opportunities in production management and visual effects.

The course also equips students with transferable skills that can be applied to related areas such as advertising, branded content, online media, and interactive storytelling.

With a strong foundation in collaboration, technical craft, and creative problem-solving, graduates are ready to contribute to the rapidly evolving film, television, and digital media sectors, or to progress to postgraduate study for further specialisation.