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Film, Animation and Technology

Postgraduate Pathway in Film, Animation and Technology

Advance your career in film by studying a Master’s at Birmingham City University (BCU), 1st 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
Entry Requirements Apply Today

Progression Degrees

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.

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.

Semester 2

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 3

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.

Programme Details

Industry-standard Facilities

BCU’s School of Games, Film and Animation is based in the Parkside Building on BCU’s City Centre Campus. Inside you will find a suite of TV and radio studios, post-production suites, and a huge green screen studio.

Our Facilities – Film and Animation
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