BA ( HOnS ) FILM PRODUCTIOn ( EXTEnDED STUDY OPTIOn 4 YEAR )
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BA (HOnS) FILM PRODUCTIOn (EXTEnDED STUDY OPTIOn 4 YEAR)
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WELCOME
Congratulations on joining the BA (Hons) Film Production course at Arts University Bournemouth. You have an exciting time ahead of you! You will find all the information in this pack that will allow you to prepare.
You have been accepted on to our highly competitive four-year study option. This means you have shown huge potential but will benefit from the extra skills, experience and knowledge, both practical and theoretical, that is offered by our Extended Level 4 programme.
Please visit our website for further details: aub.ac.uk/courses/ba/ba-film-production/extended-fouryear-study-option/
While practical filmmaking forms an extensive part of our course - and you will be making films within weeks of your arrival - the role of preproduction is also central to filmmaking and our successful students are those that recognise the importance of research. We encourage you to get into the habit of writing about and analysing historical and contemporary cinema and – most importantly – watching as many films as you can.
The film staff and students look forward to seeing you in September.
Dr Jonathan Carr Course Leader BA (Hons) Film Production
facebook @AUBFilm instagram @bournemouthfilmschool
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SUMMER PROJECT
If you are joining us in your first year there is no summer project for this course. However, there is recommended reading and viewing to help you prepare.
READING LIST
BooksThe Library here at AUB is extremely well resourced and includes all key texts that you will need. The Course Handbook will be given to students during Induction Week and this contains key and recommended texts. For now, you can get started with some of the following:
— Cousins, M. (2008). The story of film. Pavilion. — Dancyger, K. and Cooper, P. (2005). Writing the short film. [ebook] Boston/Oxford: Focal Press — Macdonald, K. & Cousins, M. (1996). Imagining reality: the Faber book of documentary. London: Faber and Faber. — Mamet. D. (1992). On directing film. London: Faber and Faber. — Murch, W. (2007). In the blink of an eye. Los Angeles: Silman James Press. – Samuelson, D, W. (1998). David Samuelson’s “hands-on” manual for cinematographers. London: Focal Press — Stok, Danusia (1993). Kieslowski on Kieslowski. London: Faber and Faber. — Vogler, C. (1998). The writer’s journey. CA: Michael Wiese Productions.
COURSE EQUIPMENT
— Notepad and pens — Memory stick
WORKSHOP
MARQUEE
MAIN RECEPTIONSH001
FILMPRODUCTIONNORTH BUILDING
LIBRARYCONFERENCE CENTRE
If for any reason you are delayed on your way to AUB on your first day, please make your way to Main Reception, located on the ground floor of South House. If you are unable to attend Induction Week please contact Admissions ([email protected]) where the team will advise you.
You must arrive and check in on Monday 17 September. Your first few days at the University will include enrolment and induction events to introduce you to the facilities and services you will be using as a student, as well as the activities and resources on your course. You will receive copies of important documents, including your course handbook and the Undergraduate Course Framework and HE Regulations. Many courses will also hold the first classes of the term.
At your IT Induction you will be granted login and internet rights, therefore granting you access to MyAUB, where you will have access to your AUB email and other facilities. Once you have access to MyAUB you will be able to view your timetable, which will appear in your electronic calendar. You will not be able to view your timetable until you’ve had your IT Induction and have enrolled.
You will be required to be on campus every day of Induction Week. Below you will find the centrally arranged activities (locations in brackets) which have been scheduled for you. As well as these activities there will be course specific activities and we will confirm these in a personalised Induction Week timetable which will be emailed to you in September prior
to your arrival, so please look out for it. It is likely we will also confirm further additional activities when we meet you in Induction Week, so it’s very important you’re on campus all week so you do not miss anything.
Induction Week timetable: central events
Monday 17 September
10.45 Course Welcome (Library meeting point 1)
Tuesday 18 September
10.45 Welcome from Principal and Vice-Chancellor (SH001)
12.30 Enrolment (Conference Centre)
14.00 IT Induction (SH001)
Wednesday 19 September
12.30 Library Induction (SH001)
15.00 Introduction to Student Services and AUBSU (SH001)
Please be aware during Induction Week there will be scheduled introductory classes and risk assessment briefings which are important for you to attend. The information given in these classes will prepare you to start attending shoots, and you will not be able to attend shoots without this preparation. You can therefore expect to be on campus and have scheduled classes for the full duration of Induction Week. Class times and locations will be confirmed by the Course Team during Induction Week.
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PREPARING FOR YOUR COURSE
Computer EquipmentPlease note that a computer of your own is NOT a course requirement. However, if you are purchasing any computer equipment for your course, remember that many computer retailers offer student discounts, so if you are considering buying a computer you may wish to wait until you have enrolled on your course. You may also wish to discuss appropriate hardware and software specifications with the course team before purchasing. AUB has a range of Mac and PCs available for students to use.
Recommended HardwareMany students prefer the convenience of working on their own computer and if you are considering purchasing one, the following specification is recommended: you will find a laptop is preferable to a desktop. Mostly Macs are used by students; this also reflects the creative industries.
Recommended SoftwareThe course utilises Pro Tools, which is Mac based, and Avid Editing Suite, which is PC based.
Software Provided by AUBOnce you enrol on the course you will be able to download Microsoft Office 365 to your personal computer, so don’t pay extra when buying a computer to purchase MS Office. You get it free as an AUB student! You will also have 1TB of cloud storage, which we recommend you use to back-up all work. AUB also provides access to Autodesk software. Before purchasing additional software we advise you check with the course team, and remember many retailers offer student discount.
WHAT TO BRING ON THE FIRST DAY
Notepad, pens/pencil and a smile
INDUCTION WEEK
If you are joining us from overseas, International Orientation week takes place from 10 – 14 September; details of this week will be sent to relevant students separately by email from the International Office.
The academic year for undergraduate students starts on Monday 17 September 2018. Please see your course specific Induction Week timetable below and ensure you’re on campus prompt and ready for your first activity where the Course Leader will meet you.
ENROLMENT
Online Enrolment All students are required to enrol online on, or soon after, 11 September 2018. Online enrolment is accessed via MyApplication. Log in with your username / student number and follow the instructions - this is approximately a ten minute task.
Once you have enrolled online, if you have taken out a Student Loan with Student Finance England AUB will confirm your registration with SFE and this will trigger release of your maintenance loan payment, typically for the first day of term.
If you have any problems with online enrolment, please contact Student Records on [email protected] or telephone 01202 363381 or 01202 363221.
Enrolment ID Check Enrolment is completed by an ID check during your first week at AUB. It is essential that you bring the correct documentation and ID with you to complete the process.
UK, EU, EEA and Swiss studentsPlease bring one of the following forms of ID:
— Full valid passport — Photo ID plus either correspondence from Student Loans Company/Student Finance England or original birth/adoption certificate (please note: we cannot enrol you solely based on photo ID e.g. driving licence) — Valid photo identity card (EU countries only)
Visa studentsIf you are studying at AUB on a Tier 4 visa or hold any other type of visa you will need to bring the following with you to enrolment:
— Full valid passport — Biometric Resident Permit (BRP)* — Tier 4 visa students only: all original qualifications/transcripts/ certificates
Once you have successfully enrolled, and as long as you have provided a suitable photograph for your AUB student ID via MyApplication beforehand, we will issue you with your AUB student ID card.
*If you do not have your BRP we can only temporarily enrol you with a 30 day entry clearance vignette in your passport. You must collect your BRP from the post office within 10 days of arriving in the UK and bring it to Registry to complete your enrolment process.
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CONTACT
Admissions01202 36322801202 [email protected]
Student Advice01202 363031 01202 [email protected]
Academic Support01202 363273 [email protected]
Finance01202 [email protected]
Disability Support01202 363291 [email protected]
Students’ Union01202 363286 [email protected]
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