Course summary

The first year of the course introduces you to the fundamentals of filmmaking and screenwriting practice. It will help the development of your creative, critical and craft skills in preparation for progression to the 1st year of the BA (Hons) Screenwriting fast-track degree at Central Film School. The BA (Hons) Screenwriting degree focuses on the fundamental skills needed for the pre-production, production, and post-production of a film, and the theory and practice that underpins the skill sets of professional filmmakers and writers.​ Programme Overview

• 1 year full-time foundation year followed by a 2-year intensive fast-track programme including summer terms

• Small class sizes and specialist seminar groups

• High proportion of scheduled contact hours provides new writers with substantial one-to-one development time

• Taught by working industry professionals, including script development executives from the British Film Institute, the Script Factory, BBC and a range of production companies.

• Professional actors will stage much of the students’ work.

• Progression: Students who graduate from this programme may pursue a career as Script Editor or Script Readers for film, TV, games, online content and print.

• Access equipment and facilities outside of class time