Film (Hons) Edinburgh Napier University

Overview

The Film (Hons)  from  Edinburgh Napier University  provides an in-depth grounding in the technical processes, creative skills and production practices necessary for a career in the media and creative industries. From the outset, you are encouraged to think critically and creatively, developing your skills so that you can convey your ideas through practical work.

Quick Facts:

• You will be taught to a high technical standard through the craft of script writing, producing, directing, documentary film-making, production design, cinematography, editing, sound design and other roles that are instrumental to industrial and independent film-making practices.

• BA (Hons) Film is a full-time programme and takes place at the Merchiston Campus and at the purpose-built post-production facilities at Merchiston Avenue.

• The university offers fully equipped, specialist film facilities including high-end digital cinema cameras, professional film lighting, Avid Media Composer edit suites, Pro Tools, a professional dubbing theatre and a grading suite.

• Alongside the more formal teaching content, there is a significant element of self-directed study and research, both individually and via group work.

• Through independent enquiry, students are encouraged to develop and realise project ideas towards briefs that are designed to engage with relevant social, cultural and contextual concerns.

Careers

Where your degree could lead:

• Screenwriter

• Researcher

• Film/Television Director/Producer

• Production Designer

• Cinematographer

• Editor

• Sound Designer

• Content Editor

• Production Manager

• Multimedia Manager