Skip Navigation LinksUniversity of South Wales > Study With Us > Subject Areas > Screen Media

Film & Screen Media 


The University's Film School has been around for almost 50 years and we have several programmes in this area. Whether you prefer Animation, games design, documentary film or film & video there's something for everyone in this area. If you enjoy films, film making, and want to choose a course that will enable you to express your creativity through the medium of film, these courses could be just what you're looking for. What's more, with award winning staff, students and alumni, there's no better time to join us.

Documentary Film & Television Alumni Day

Find out what our Documentary Film & Television graduates have been doing in their careers so far.

 Latest Film & Screen Media News
Student in the running for business support from Dragons’ Den star in national competition
Postgraduate student Neil Cairns has won the opportunity to receive business advice from Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden as part of a competition to find and accelerate the most promising young businesses in the area.
Sailing star sponsored to compete in world championships
Newport graduate and sailing star Kahla Delahay has won sponsorship to compete in the Europe Class World Championships this summer.
Newport Film School drama nominated for top award
A 30-minute drama written and made by staff and students from Newport Film School has been shortlisted for Best Short Film at the 2013 Celtic Media Awards.
Film based on true story needs your help
A group of third year BA (Hons) Film & Video students are appealing for help to create their graduation film based on true events of World War Two.

 Here are the courses for this subject area :
Undergraduate
Animation Direction & Production - BA (Hons)
The animation programme is one of the few UK Skillset accredited Animation programmes, and also benefits from being part of the Skillset Media Academy Wales
Art, Design & Media - Level 3/4 Diploma - Foundation Studies
Foundation studies Art, Media, Design is the beginning of your journey of self-discovery. It is your opportunity for you to explore new methods and materials, ideas and directions, skills and concepts.
Computer Games Design - BA (Hons)
The University’s Computer Games Design course is one of the oldest and most established Games Design courses in the UK.
Film & Video - BA (Hons)
Studying Film and Video at the University of South Wales provides you with the confidence to be radical and experimental when expressing your ideas in film
Performing Arts for Theatre and Film - BA (Hons) *
The Performing Arts course offers an all round intensive study of performance skills focusing on acting for theatre, film and voice, devised performance, technical production and directing for theatre.
Postgraduate
Animation MA/MFA
This programme in Animation aims is to maximise the personal and creative potential of you as an individual and to identify and develop your working methods, to encourage integration between theory and practice
Film MA/MFA
Newport’s Masters programme in Film is for you if you have a passion for cinema, for telling cinematic stories and for communicating your passion to a cinema audience.
Scriptwriting for Screen Media & Stage MA
This course offers an exceptional breadth of expertise in script media, and excellent industry links with theatres, film and TV producers, commissioning executives and script editors.

 Graduate Profiles
Ali Albion
I feel like I've come so far since leaving Newport.
Joe Bradley - Documentary Film
“Since graduating from Documentary Film I've worked several jobs in the industry, including rigging cameras at premier league football matches and recording sound on BBC documentaries.
Watch Our Videos
University Of South Wales