This course provides practical experience of the many aspects of filmmaking, both in drama productions and documentaries. Based around production projects and exercises students gain a contextual understanding of the process of film production and the relationship between all its constituent roles and departments including designing, editing, sound, cinematography, production and direction.

Our members of staff are industry professionals and passionate about their craft with a wealth of experience. The course is well resourced with professional filmmaking equipment for each part of the process from pre-production to delivery of completed films.

Collaboration between courses is strongly valued and a key quality of the learning environment at AUCB. Of particular value is the work with Acting, Animation, Costume with Performance Design and Make-Up for Media and Performance.

How does Short Courses Study Abroad work?

Year 1 provides an intensive introduction to the fundamentals of film production and theoretical concepts, and will provide a thorough grounding in technical skills, disciplines and knowledge. Working on a range of short films and in specialist workshops, you will gain hands-on experience in the wide-ranging specialisms and craft skills inherent to film production. During Year 1 you will be expected to specialise in one particular area.

Autumn Term Modules: 3 October 2011 - 9 December 2011 
Maximum Credit Points available: 45
Maximum Study Time: 450 Hours

• History of Film Style
• Fundamentals 1
• Storytelling*

* The unit 'Storytelling' will finish in May 2012 with full credits awarded at the end of the Summer term 2012.

Spring Term Modules: 3 January 2012 - 23 March 2012
Maximum Credit Points available: 75
Maximum Study Time: 750 Hours

• Reframing Film
• Fundamentals 2
• Storytelling*

* The unit 'Storytelling' will finish in May 2012 with full credits awarded at the end of the Summer term 2012.

Year 2 will broaden your horizons, encouraging experimentation and development in your specialist pathway. There is less direct teaching and more independent learning; students drive this process as they explore all aspects of film and push the boundaries of their discipline.

Autumn Term Modules: 3 October 2011 - 9 December 2011
Maximum Credit Points available: 75
Maximum Study Time: 750 Hours

• Theory into Practice
• Image and Sound
• Specialist Practice 1

Spring Term Modules: 3 January 2012 - 23 March 2012
Maximum Credit Points available: 45
Maximum Study Time: 450 Hours

• Specialist Practice 2
• Script to Screen

Study Abroad Short Course students at the Arts University College Bournemouth pay £3,650 per term for tuition fees (2011/12).