Film, Animation and Technology - BCU International College

Postgraduate Pathway in Film, Animation and Technology

Advance your career in film by studying a Master’s at Birmingham City University (BCU), 1^st in the UK for Film Production and Photography for two consecutive years (The Guardian, 2024 and 2025). Enjoy access to industry-standard software utilised by major film studios.

Duration

Two or three semesters

Intakes

September
January
May

Entry Points

Pre-Master’s

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Progression Degrees

MA Feature Film Development

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MA Film Distribution and Marketing

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Modules

Two-Semester Pre-Master's

Semester 1

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study

During this module, you will learn advanced skills in topics such as:

Public speaking
Writing techniques and language styles
Research and referencing techniques.

Research Methods for Postgraduate Study

You will gain an understanding of research methods and methodologies for postgraduate study, as well as learning how to plan and undertake effective research at postgraduate level.

Final Project (Part A)

This module will equip you with the advanced skills you need to develop and shape your own creative practice through the production of a final project.

Semester 2

Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study

You will learn how to critically assess arguments and evidence from a range of academic sources, as well as gaining an understanding of effective critical reading at postgraduate level.

Final Project (Part B)

This module will involve the completion of your final project.

Three-Semester Pre-Master's

Semester 1

Creative Practice

You will develop advanced approaches to art and design techniques through the creative exploration of your ideas within a studio environment.