Cinema

University of South Wales
United Kingdom, Cardiff / Pontypridd

Study location	United Kingdom, Cardiff (ATRiuM)
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Hons)
Course code	P303

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Good results in Mathematics/Numeracy, English and relevant art and design subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher)

Good results in Mathematics/Numeracy, English and relevant art and design subject

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Upload documents in original language and translations.

You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with no skill level below 5.5) CAE: 169 (with no skill level below 162) Secondary school exam result can be accepted for the following countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary

Language requirements

English

IELTS: 6.0 (with no skill level below 5.5)
CAE: 169 (with no skill level below 162)

Secondary school exam result can be accepted for the following countries:
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. An interview and portfolio are required for this course Your portfolio should include a showreel/examples of film work and examples of written work, both essays and/or samples of scripts. The portfolio can include photographs, artwork, design projects, paintings, storyboards etc. You will also be required to complete a task for the interview. On one side of A4 paper, write a synopsis of your best idea (fiction) for the 5-minute film that you would like to make most. You may add sample storyboard/drawings for illustration, photographs, soundscapes, or even moving images, which may indicate your stylistic approach to the task. Your synopsis should introduce your subject (what you’re really writing about), your main characters and your setting.Your synopsis should also clearly indicate how the story ends, and how the subject or characters are left resolved or clearly unresolved. Be clear, concise and keep your sentences short. We are looking for evidence of strong, imaginative ideas; clear description and communication through writing skills and illustration; an ability to explore, express and develop your ideas in the interview; and an understanding of some key aspects of cinema such as storytelling, visualisation and sound.

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) must be provided.

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

A relevant portfolio is required.

An interview and portfolio are required for this course

Your portfolio should include a showreel/examples of film work and examples of written work, both essays and/or samples of scripts. The portfolio can include photographs, artwork, design projects, paintings, storyboards etc.

You will also be required to complete a task for the interview. On one side of A4 paper, write a synopsis of your best idea (fiction) for the 5-minute film that you would like to make most. You may add sample storyboard/drawings for illustration, photographs, soundscapes, or even moving images, which may indicate your stylistic approach to the task.
Your synopsis should introduce your subject (what you’re really writing about), your main characters and your setting.Your synopsis should also clearly indicate how the story ends, and how the subject or characters are left resolved or clearly unresolved. Be clear, concise and keep your sentences short.
We are looking for evidence of strong, imaginative ideas; clear description and communication through writing skills and illustration; an ability to explore, express and develop your ideas in the interview; and an understanding of some key aspects of cinema such as storytelling, visualisation and sound.

More information	southwales.ac.uk/courses/ba-hons-cinema

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

This cinema and film degree will give you valuable training in communication, and the wide range of skills taught may prepare students for careers in screenwriting, journalism, exhibition, research and education.

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24

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Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24

Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you

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BA (Hons)Cinema

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