Whether in short online excerpts or in the cinema, storytelling is more important now than ever, and you can learn how to tell stories and bring them onto the screen.
Do you have a story to tell? Do you see the world in a visual way? Have you ever wanted to work on real film productions with real movie stars? If you have a passion for communicating your stories on the big screen, this programme is for you.
BA Filmmaking is a practice-based programme that fosters creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation. You will learn to make films both for the small screen and for cinema consumption.
Your practice will include notions of the creative producer, directing for both documentaries and drama, storytelling, cinematography, sound design, and editing, as well as marketing films worldwide.
WHY SHOULD I STUDY FILMMAKING AT XJTLU?
Expected September 2024
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
111 Ren Ai Road,
Suzhou Industrial Park,
SUZHOU,
Jiangsu,
215123, China
Students have the following requirements are
Year One entry
We welcome applications from high-quality candidates in all subjects with appropriate high school or equivalent qualifications. Students will normally be expected to have a high standing in their high school performance with a minimum B average in all subjects as well as relevant subjects.
Year Two entry
Students who have completed A-levels or International Baccalaureate (or equivalent) will be considered for entry into Year Two.
A-level: BBB
IB: 30 points
AP Exams/ACT Tests/SAT II Subject Tests – High school diploma with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above, plus:
3 AP exams: 4, 4, 4 or
SAT I: 1280 or ACT: 27, and 2 AP exams: 4, 4 or
3 SAT II Subject Tests (taken prior to cancellation in 2021): 600, 600, 600
English Language Requirements
Year One entry
IELTS: 5.0
TOEFL: 62 (iBT)
Year Two entry
IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 in all sections)
TOEFL: 90 (iBT) (min 21 in any skill)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.