Film Production Courses UK.

Wondering if anyone here has been to university and studied film production or if anyone knows of universities that have good courses in that vein?
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I plan on going University next year to do Film Studies at Warwick University (if all goes well, but I probably won't be able to get into it due to the high entry requirements).

I don't think there really is a specific course on "film production", but rather different courses for specific areas. It's better to select a course on the area you want to do specifically, or if you want to become a director your best bet is to learn at least the basics of every aspect in your free time.

There are, however, general film making classes you can take outside of school-time. Sadly, I can't find a link to a pretty awesome one I found before, but I'm sure Googling for them would help. Of course, these lessons don't get funded by a loan, but are considerably cheaper. Something to consider.
 
Bournemouth is pretty well established uni for media. Personally I did my media degree at a college and am doing good. Just don't go for an 'artistic' based degree (as i know some who have) and go for a more 'technical/practical' degree as they are far more useful once you have graduated.
 
I'm doing the same at the moment man.

Check out the UCAS website and do a search there, although a lot of the courses will be a mix of both production and general studies.
 
Bournemouth is pretty well established uni for media. Personally I did my media degree at a college and am doing good. Just don't go for an 'artistic' based degree (as i know some who have) and go for a more 'technical/practical' degree as they are far more useful once you have graduated.

This is something I agree with here.

This is such a tough industry to crack into that if you are looking to get paid work on film sets, regularly, straight out of uni then you need to have practical knowledge. If you get a film studies degree you'll find it hard to get onto film sets and meet the sort of people you need to meet. You just need to ask yourself what job you'll be wanting in three years time and can you get that job with a film studies degree.

To my mind (and this is because I am more cautious on this issue than many here would advise) a more general arts degree will serve you better than film studies.

But that's not what you asked. I have heard good things about Warwick and Durham. Bournemouth is noted for film production and I think they certificate a lot of other film schools so they're likely to give you the best opportunities to get your mitts on gear.

Really the best thing, here in the UK, is to go to uni, build up a showcase of work and then apply to NFTS.
 
Studying at college is a great route I can vouch for- as long as the course is rooted in vocational learning like mine was you'll do great. My college was part of the Skillset Academy, meaning I can fasttrack to 3rd year and get my degree in 8 months- conclusively Ill be better qualified than those Ill be studying for my degree with!

Make sure theres lots of hand on time when youre picking your course!

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Also, dunno if its worth mentioning but I actually decided to take the college route after U6th and a gap year, rather than straight to university, due to the vocational slant, kit access etc.

Just take your time, think things through and totally understand what youre applying for. You not a bit late for UCAS by the way??
 
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Nick is correct, Uni is basically a time to build a portfolio and doing by doing this you gain some experience, also you could learn something as well in lectures but don't get your hopes up :P

Also the route Nick describes is the route I attempted to take... Uni > NTFS > Money & Glory. However the NTFS is a bit unusual, I got an interview there but they seemed to not want graduates but people who have worked in the industry and have experience!? I thought that was abit weird as its a learning institution but this is a whole different topic.

Think what im ultimately trying to get at is it does not matter what uni you go to, what matters is how you spend your time there... make as many shorts as you can, do as many varied roles as possible, meet as many people and be friendly as those students could be your way in after...

Hopefully all this rambling helps, but i wish i had this info when i was at uni :P its bloody hard out there
 
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