FORM B Course Specification Name of final award: BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking (e.g. FdA / FdSc / BA (Hons) / Dip HE Practical Filmmaking BSc (Hons) / MSc) Cert HE Practical Filmmaking BA (Hons) Film & Digital Cinematography Cert HE Cinematography Course title: Practical Filmmaking Course leading to awards as named above e.g. (Digital Media Arts) Level: 4, 5 and 6 Credits: 360 Exit awards, level and BA Hons (360) credits: Dip HE (240) (where applicable) Cert HE (120) School: Ealing School of Art, Design and Media Field/Subject: Media Academic Partners: Met Film School (where applicable) Document version: 1 Date document completed: 28.04.15 Document completed by: Joseph Hepworth Form B – Course Specification Template – Sept 2014 Page 1 of 24 1. Awarding body/Institution University of West London 2. Teaching institution Met Film School 3. Admissions criteria Below is the application process for: 18 to 20 Year Olds (UK, EU & Non EU students) o All enquiries pertaining to the BA program will be fielded by the MFS Admissions team. Anybody approaching UWL directly will be directed to the MFS. o Students aged 18-20 will be directed to apply through UCAS (www.ucas.com) as their first step. o Students will be required to show that they have achieved a minimum of 160 points at A Level or an equivalent academic qualification. o Once the UCAS application has been received, the MFS enrolments department will approve any applications and successful candidates will be invited to submit a secondary application directly to MFS. o Once secondary applications have been reviewed, the MFS will invite students to a formal interview at the MFS. o Applicants will be encouraged to bring to interview a creative project they have worked on to supplement their application material. Mature Students o Mature students are aged 21 years or over on the day the course starts. o The application process will be identical for mature students apart form the entry requirements. o Mature students are not required to provide any evidence of academic qualifications and will be judged based on the UCAS & MFS application and the subsequent interview. Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) leading to Advanced Standing o Students who have studied before or hold a professional qualification may be able to start at a stage of the course later than the normal entry point or get exemption from certain modules, so reducing the duration of the course. This is also known as Advanced Standing. o Students returning to complete the BA Course after exiting Met Film School with a Cert HE or Dip HE must also apply through the APL process. o Met Film School APL applications are handled by the Course Leader (Director of Undergraduate Programmes), in line with University of West London regulations. Interviews o Interviews will be conducted by a member of the Admissions team. o Phone interviews will be conducted for students unable to visit the school. IELTS Score for International 6.5 Students Form B – Course Specification Template – Sept 2014 Page 2 of 24 4. Codes UCAS Code A W600, 4R02 UCAS Code B JACS Code Other University code: T40 Campus code: E 5. Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body accreditation (if applicable) N/A 6. Career and progression opportunities Career Progression The Course is designed to give students a broad range of generic skills, ranging from analytical thinking to communication, negotiation, and teamwork, which will position them well for the possibility of employment across all industries. In addition, the intense filmic experience and study of a broad range of creative, technical and industry skills will equip students on the Practical Filmmaking Course with the crucial foundational knowledge to compete in the market for new entrant work in todays creative industries. The close industry contacts of the Met Film School and professional credentials of its teaching staff demonstrate direct industry involvement in the design and delivery of the Practical Filmmaking Course. Our Graduate Opportunities Programme MetGO supports graduates in finding their roles in the industry, promoting student work in film festivals and elsewhere, and tracking employment and successes. Academic Progression On graduation, students also have the opportunity for advancement to a higher professional qualification. As well as recruiting to MSF’s own comprehensive offer of MA Courses, graduates have also gone on to further study at the National Film & Television School (NFTS); London Film School (LFS); American Film Institute (AFI); University College London (UCL); University of Southern California (USC); and New York University (NYU). 7. Location of delivery Met Film School - London Met Film School – Berlin Form B – Course Specification Template – Sept 2014 Page 3 of 24 8. Mode of delivery (Copy and paste this symbol - ) Full time Part time Distance learning Work-based learning* Other If other, please specify: Intensive Two Year and Three Year Options *Work-based learning - if the course includes work-based learning elements, please specify below: a. Is employment in a particular work role necessary to complete assessments? b. Are work placements an essential part of the course? N/A 9. Planned course duration Two Year and Three Year Routes 10. Sequencing within the academic calendar (Copy and paste this symbol - ) September only start February only start September and February start Other If other, please specify: 11. First date of delivery of the course (month and year) October 2015: First Delivery of Practical Filmmaking Course 12. Language of study English 13. Links with External Organisations/Industrial Partners The Met Group MFS has strong industry links through its integrated production and post-production companies, Met Film Production and Met Film Post. o Met Film Production produces feature length films and documentaries for the international marketplace. Over the past seven years, Met Film Production has produced 9 films, including five documentaries. Met Film Production is currently in post production on the latest feature film, Chasing Satellites, directed by Jim Loach; the feature length documentary about the founding of Greenpeace, How to Change the World, premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Form B – Course Specification Template – Sept 2014 Page 4 of 24 o Met Film Post is a cutting edge post-production facility which completes picture and sound work on professional film and television productions for Met Film, external clients, and selected Met Film School productions – including BA feature films, BA and MA student films competing for festival recognition, showreels and compilations. The symbiotic relationship between all three companies works to the benefit of students in many ways, including student access to working professionals as tutors and mentors on a formal and informal basis; the opportunity to work on professional “live” projects brought into the teaching environment; cutting edge technology; and professional networking. Partners And Core Relationships The BA Practical Filmmaking Course design incorporates the latest industry developments in line with the broader discussion about the sustainability of the UK screen industries. In line with the government’s White Paper (2003) recommendation that higher education should strengthen its links with industry, Met Film School is developing this Course in consultation with industry and employer, including our diverse pool of tutors, who are leading industry practitioners with teaching experience across the globe and the Met Film School’s Advisory Board which includes the following people: leading directors Stephen Frears and Sarah Gavron; Cameron McCracken (Managing Director of Pathe); Michael Gubbins (former editor of Screen International); Nik Powell (NFTS Director); Thomas Hoegh (Chairman of Arts Alliance); John Woodward (former Director of UK Film Council), and others. In 2012, Met Film School was voted prestigious membership in CILECT (Centre Internacional de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinéma e de Télévision), the global organization of leading film and television schools, for its exceptional level of educational provision. Founded in 1955, CILECT now comprises over 160 audio- visual educational institutions from sixty countries across every continent. CILECT remains committed to maintaining the highest possible educational standards of audio-visual teaching and learning in its member schools, and strives to be a key factor in the contribution to the major cultural and communication processes around the world. The School has also recently established a partnership with YouTube that will directly inform what is taught and how it links into the biggest video platform in the world. Creative Skillset We have an ongoing relationship with Creative Skillset. Recently, we have been successful in securing a bid from Skillset for a facility upgrade that includes the building of a new screening cinema at the school. The BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking has also achieved a Skillset Tick, which is an indication of quality and industry relevance. Only courses with the strongest links to industry and that keep up with the rapid pace of change in industry can achieve this kite mark of quality. Industry Links Met Film School engages with our industry partners and relationships in a variety of ways. Industry professionals teach on our accredited courses, and we invite distinguished filmmakers and media professionals to give master classes at the school on a regular basis. Past guests have included David Yates