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Overview

Develop high-level technical and creative skills in digital film technologies

Our BSc (Hons) Digital Film Technologies course provides you with a broad range of key practical and creative skills required by employers across a variety of creative and digital industries.

Explore the technologies behind digital filmmaking

This course allows you to explore the fundamental building blocks that bring digital film project to life, as you develop your knowledge of and skill in using a wide range of hardware, software, and digital workflow systems that are used in throughout the industry.

You can also support your studies with theoretical modules to explore the history, theory, and cultural relevance of screen-based content.

Discover a wide range of exciting study areas, including:

  • Cinematography
  • Sound design
  • Audio capture
  • Recording studio operations
  • Studio techniques for film and TV
  • Lighting and grip
  • Motion control
  • Cine robotics and motion capture

Learn to use industry-standard equipment and software

You will learn to use creative apparatus and equipment from the very start of your degree, as you understand how to use industry standard hardware, software, and digital workflows in specialist academic and practical modules throughout your studies.

Develop specialist knowledge and skills of using:

  • Cinema cameras
  • DLRs
  • Motion capture technologies
  • Audio capture and recording equipment
  • Post-production and SFX equipment and tools

Apply your skills to live projects

You will have a range of opportunities to apply your skills while you study, including the chance to work on live briefs such as drama productions, multi-camera filming and post-production projects.

Join our collaborative community

You will engage with numerous drama, performance and voice related projects with fellow students, staff and professional associates, and gain an understanding of production practices as you work with filmmakers, writers, animators and students from across the department.

Learn from our expert and award-winning staff

Our team of dedicated, high-qualified professional practitioners and current industry figures, including award-winning directors, producers, actors, writers, editors and composers from across animation, film, TV, and games.

On this course you will:

  • Learn to use industry-standard hardware and software through a range of practical modules.
  • Develop your practical and creative skills in line with current industry requirements and standards.
  • Collaborate with dedicated crafts people and makers from across the creative industries.
  • Learn from our team of expert and industry-experienced teaching staff.
  • Apply your learning to live digital projects.

Partnerships

As part of the Department of Creative Industries you will benefit from our industry partnerships with companies including HyperX, DXRacer, Twitch, ARRI, and AVID, and be able to access to industry standard software such as Nuke, Maya and Houdini.

As an accredited Avid Learning Partner we train students to a certificated level across the Avid Media Composer range of post production software. You will use a full range of post production software covering sound design, picture grading and SXF.

The Course

Learn to use a wide range of digital film technologies

Year One

In your first year, you will explore the basic concepts and subject knowledge you will need to succeed within the digital industries, as you gain hands-on experience with a range of equipment and software.

Year Two

Your second allows you to explore more specialist areas of digital film technologies, as you develop your knowledge and skills in range of discipline across audio, animation, motion capture, and cinematography.

Year Three

In your third year, you will undertake a final major project that acts as a culmination of your learning across your degree.

In addition, you will continue to explore more specialist areas of digital film technologies

This list is indicative and subject to change.

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Digital Design: Graphics and Motion Graphics

This module provides a foundation for you to develop a range of professional, technical, and procedural skills in the field of digital design and motion graphics.

You will discover a range of production practice and processes typically involved in the manufacture of audiovisual motion graphic artefact.

In addition, you will develop your practical skills and conceptual understanding of digital design and motion graphic construction and manipulation.

Introduction to 3D Art

This module serves as a foundation for developing a range of technical knowledge and procedural skills in the core concepts of 3D computer graphics using the appropriate industry-standard software.

Green Screen and Compositing

In this module you will investigate the role chrome keying plays in the field of multimedia and digital film production.

You will engage with chroma keying concepts as an essential part of the practice of creative digital media, and explore core module concepts and their practical applications through exercises and briefs.

Assessments

You will be assessed through a portfolio of work.

Sound and Vision

This module engages you in fundamental practice and principles of camera and microphone operation.

You will learn about:

  • Camera setup and preparation
  • Camera audio setup
  • Connectivity and microphone preparation
  • Eyepiece function and the graticule
  • Tripod and safe practice
  • Safe camera handling
  • White balancing and exposure
  • Basic picture composition and shot types
  • Audio metering
  • Monitoring and level adjustment
  • Microphone placement
  • Method and discipline of camera craft
  • In-camera shot sequencing
  • Basic coverage.
Assessments

You will be assessed through a short documentary film shot in a small team.

Post-Production 01

This module aims to introduce you to, and provide a foundation for all you in the specialised skills involved in, all aspects of post-production.

Theoretical learning is combined with practical and technical exercises through a series of workshops. You will study the basic application of all post-production specialisms.

This module will develop your understanding of and deepen your theoretical, technical and practical knowledge of post-production workflows.

Pro Tools 101

This module introduces you to the de facto industry standard audio recording software found in professional recording studios and post-production facilities throughout the world.

Motion Capture and Motion Tracking Technology

On this module you will develop your professional, technical and procedural knowledge of the core concepts of motion capture and motion tracking technologies. You will explore a range of practices and processes involved in the manufacture of a motion capture and motion-tracking artefact. You will be assessed through a portfolio of work.

Digital Cinematography 1

This module aims to expand upon the work produced in previous modules by exploring the key concepts and practices of digital cinematography.

The role and responsibilities of the cinematographer within the production team are defined and you will investigate relationships between cinematic content and visual forms.

Motion Capture Suit Technologies

In this module you will explore a typical film and multimedia motion capture pipeline. You will cover topics from setting up cameras and capturing data through to editing and transferring data to industry standard animation packages. You will have the opportunity to develop a range of professional technical and procedural knowledge. This module also introduces you to the processes involved in the manufacture of body motion capture. You will be assessed through a portfolio.

SFX Pyrotechniques: Practical and Digital

This module develops your understanding of the practical application of Special Visual Effects as used in the film & high-end TV industries. You will be guided through the planning, practical acquisition and digital enhancement of SFX as applied by industry, with a concentration on risk assessment, safety, workflows and conceptual awareness.

Drama Craft

This module builds on the “Script to Screen” module and explores the drama techniques that apply primarily to drama production.

You will investigate topics including teamwork, cinematography, art direction and set construction, directing and sound design.

This module will develop your awareness in audio visual technology and production health and safety.

Field and Location Recording

This practical module focuses on the acquisition of skills and specialist techniques required for recording sources in the field and on location for film and TV productions.

Sound Design, ADR and Foley

In this module, you will explore the creative processes and core techniques that underpin and define the work of Sound designers, ADR recorders and Foley artists.

As part of this, you will examine:

  • when and why these professionals would be needed
  • how they design “sound-worlds” and “characters” to match movements and interactions
  • the creation of sounds for productions set in the future, imaginary remote planets, or featuring fictional creatures.

Short Drama

This module builds on your knowledge from the ‘Drama Craft’ module and explores recent technical developments in the fast-changing landscape of the media and creative industries.

In addition, you will be introduced to advanced filmmaking techniques as you adapt work written by students on the ‘Writing the Short Film’ module, giving you vital experience of working on real scripts.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a journal and a 15-minute group presentation.

Post-Production 02

This module builds upon Post Production 01 and aims to develop your creative input to the post-production process, and develop more specialised skills involving all aspects of post-production. Theoretical learning is combined with practical and technical exercises through a series of workshops.

You will develop your understanding and application of all post-production specialisms in a creative context by producing a portfolio of work which fall within the appropriate technical constraints and deepen their theoretical, creative, technical and practical knowledge of post-production workflows.

Final Major Project: Film

The aim of the Final Major Project is to produce a substantial body of work sustained over two semesters.

It aims to develop transferable skills in creating, analysing and evaluating large scale production projects.

You will work professionally with an industry focus to produce a short drama film with high production values, or an individual project complete with critical reflection.

Motion Capture Face/Feature Tracking Technology

In this module you will develop a range of professional, technical and procedural knowledge and an understanding of the core concepts of optical motion capture in the context of the film, TV and gaming industry. You will explore software and hardware solutions as well as rig setup, image capture, and 2D/3D data processing. You will be assessed through a portfolio.

Industry, Engagement and Film Festivals

This module offers you the opportunity to learn about the dynamic and rapidly changing ways in which films are consumed in the public arena.

Festivals are a key element of the filmmaking market place, where films are sold by independent producers and bought by distributors. But they also offer audiences the opportunity to experience a rich variety of cinema, such as animation, shorts and documentaries.

This module will encourage you to engage with the world of the film festival, the networking opportunities they offer and apply analysis to both audio-visual content and Festival management.

Online Editing Grading and Deliverables

This module will introduce you to the range of skills you need in the online environment of the post production industry. You will gain some experience of the essential role the online editor and colourist.

You will receive a grounding in the competencies required to work within the industry as an industry professional and be assessed through a portfolio.

Creative Portfolio

You will be expected to enhance their career prospects by producing creative artefacts that align your skills with their commercial and professional objectives.

The module aims to develop transferable skills in balancing creative and strategic career objectives.

Advanced Cinematography

This module aims to support those who require a deeper knowledge of Digital Cinematography.

The module will cover key concepts of camera & lighting by the exploration of both theory & practice with an emphasis on applied techniques.

Documentary Project

During this module, you will be given the opportunity to create a short documentary from concept to completion.

Guidance on pre-production will include advice on narrative structure, ethical consideration, risk assessment, research techniques and scheduling.

This will be followed by training in practical production and camera skills for documenting reality and the experiences of real people.

Post-production will navigate editing disciplines including modifying and refining narrative structure in the light of coverage acquired in the production phase and awareness of technical processes and standards.

Resilience and the Freelancer

This module serves as an introduction to the wide range of skills required for survival in the modern creative and media industries. Self-employment is increasingly considered the norm and this module will prepare the student for a freelance career.

Teaching and Assessment

Feel the support of our expert and experienced staff

Teaching

You will be taught by a range of experts in digital film production including professional filmmakers and experienced practitioners, with extensive and successful careers in the industry.

Your teaching will mainly take the form of scheduled classes such as workshops, lecture, and seminars, as well as spend some time studying independently outside.

Smaller class sizes to help your development

Our commitment to smaller class sizes allows you to feel more confident to discuss your ideas in a supportive environment and allows your tutors get to know you and how best to aid your development.

  • Short films
  • Audio tracks and podcasts
  • Video essays
  • Creative portfolios
  • Presentations
  • Reflective writing
  • Skills observation

Facilities

Learn in our state-of-the-art Tech Park building

Discover our £35 million Tech Park

Our Bognor Regis Campus boasts the £35m Tech Park and brings together science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics courses on one state-of-the-art site.

  • 300sqm film studio
  • 80 square-metre green screen stage for motion capture and Chroma work
  • Professional standard post-production facilities and recording studios.
  • Idea Labs
  • Animation Labs

Study Abroad

Explore the opportunity to study part of your course abroad

As a student at the University of Chichester, you can explore opportunities to study abroad during your studies as you enrich and broaden your educational experiences.

Students who have undertaken this in the past have found it to be an amazing experience to broaden their horizons, a great opportunity to meet new people, undertake further travelling and to immerse themselves within a new culture.

You will be fully supported throughout the process to help find the right destination institution for you and your course. We can take you through everything that you will need to consider, from visas to financial support, to help ensure that you can get the best out of your time studying abroad.

Careers

Prepare for a wide range of careers within digital filmmaking

This BSc (Hons) Digital Film Technologies degree will prepare you for a range of careers across the creative industries.

You could pursue a career in:

  • Television
  • Film
  • Games
  • Special effects
  • Animation
  • Radio
  • Advertising
  • Teaching

Further study

You could decide to continue your studies to postgraduate level.

Postgraduate study options available at the University of Chichester include:

  • MA Screen Acting
  • MA Composition for Film, TV and Games
  • PGCE
  • PhD Research

University of Chichester alumni who have completed a full undergraduate degree at the University will receive a 15% discount on their postgraduate fees.

Course Costs

Course Fees 2024/25

UK fee
£9,250
International fee
£15,840

For further details about fees, please see our Tuition Fee page.

For further details about international scholarships, please see our Scholarships page.

To find out about any additional costs on this course, please see our Additional Costs page.

Entry Requirements

Typical offers (individual offers may vary):

UCAS
104-112
tariff points from A levels or combination with AS / EPQ / BTEC/ Cambridge Technical.
A Levels
BBC-BCC
BTEC/Cambridge Technical
DMM-MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pass
IB
28 points
IELTS
6.0
with no element lower than 5.5.

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