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Post by NewYorkDoll on Aug 31, 2008 15:30:01 GMT
Does anybody know of universities in the UK who allow a decent Film/ Media course which also provides the opportunity for you to make a film during a practical?
I would love to be able to do this having made two shot films previously. I would love to take it one step further and create something at university.
Any help would be most appreciated.
NYD.
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Post by Dazza on Aug 31, 2008 15:35:17 GMT
Hey NYD this might not be the answer your after but I personally would forget the Uni route and just get out there and do it. Get your film made and prove to everyone that you can do it and that you are a serious film maker. I'm also talking from personal experience having just finished my first big film Soldier Boy. So much crap comes out of Uni film and most of the big Directors (Meadows included) just got on with it and got there stuff made ;D
Best of luck and enjoy and learn from it.
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Post by NewYorkDoll on Aug 31, 2008 15:51:44 GMT
Cheers DazzaB for the response. I have about a year to decide on what to do. I want to do so much but I can't. I want the whole university experience and I want nothing more than to make films.
I am planning a film at the minute called Southpaw about boxing in Salford, Manchester. I have ideas for another one called 'A Tale Of Johnny' which I am also developing. I think depending on how they do seem in a few months I can make a firm decision then.
NYD.
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Post by stumpster on Aug 31, 2008 19:18:40 GMT
ive been looking at university's recently and im off to edge hill to study film and television production also while looking i went to UCLAN university here more state of the art then the BBC and have just spent £17,000,000 on new building and technology well worth giving them a look
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Post by Gareth on Aug 31, 2008 19:49:25 GMT
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Post by Gareth on Aug 31, 2008 19:51:21 GMT
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Post by NewYorkDoll on Aug 31, 2008 20:58:06 GMT
Jesus guys, this is really helpful so thanks. I am not really, really experienced but I do have quite a bit of substantial knowledge. Thanks for the links, I will check them out.
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Post by RydCook on Sept 1, 2008 14:04:25 GMT
This thread helped me hugely back when I was crying about not getting onto a uni course. It'll have a huge amount of advice and info for you mate, that i'm sure is relevant. For the record, I'm not going to uni. I've made that decision and I'm happy with it. I believe i'm on the right path. Whether your thinkin you wanna go to uni or not, this thread will help i'm sure. shanemeadows.proboards39.com/index.cgi?board=film&action=display&thread=1475 |
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Post by NewYorkDoll on Sept 1, 2008 18:26:38 GMT
This thread helped me hugely back when I was crying about not getting onto a uni course. It'll have a huge amount of advice and info for you mate, that i'm sure is relevant. For the record, I'm not going to uni. I've made that decision and I'm happy with it. I believe i'm on the right path. Whether your thinkin you wanna go to uni or not, this thread will help i'm sure. shanemeadows.proboards39.com/index.cgi?board=film&action=display&thread=1475Thanks very much for this, I shall have a gander at the thread. I don't know if I have the confidence to say 'NO' to Uni but hey, it is my life and I shall see how it pans out. |
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Post by Tom on Sept 1, 2008 21:29:15 GMT
It is your life, that's for sure. I know a lot of the guys here have mixed views on Uni as step towards a film career, and like Dazza said, a getting busy without that support network is actually the best education you can get.
I think Uni is more about a social life than a career for a lot of people.
Good move Ryd. For you, it sounded better to go your own way. It's worked for me, but I don't know that everybody should go this route. If you're not confident to not go, then do it for experience, but don't believe the career prospects hype.
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Post by NewYorkDoll on Sept 3, 2008 12:05:08 GMT
To be honest having just got back from a 'higher education' talk at school I am considering the university life. It will allow me a chance to meet people and perhaps get to know people who share similar film interests. I am nervous about risks and feel that abondoning university to attempt some film career would be too risky.
Basically if I see what university can offer me then that is best. I shall then invest in filming software and equipment either during uni or after and begin to film in my spare time...thanks for all the help guys.
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Post by Dazza on Sept 3, 2008 13:52:27 GMT
You will love Uni life everyone I know loves it ;D
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Post by NewYorkDoll on Sept 3, 2008 15:41:51 GMT
Thanks, I am looking at various course at the moment which look really great.
Also I am developing a short film I have planned called 'A Tale Of Johnny' (more will be revealed later).
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Post by Gareth on Sept 3, 2008 16:46:26 GMT
just DONT GO TO THE NORTHERN FILMSCHOOL!!!
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Post by tobyjenn on Sept 16, 2008 11:44:34 GMT
Isn't Bournemouth a good university in the UK, as its specialist areas are Media and Art?
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