Manchester Metropolitan University

Unfortunately I was unable to attend an open day this year, but I did attend an open day last year.  I received a prospectus and after researching the BA (Hons) Filmmaking course at Manchester Metropolitan University I became aware of the excellent facilities available and the high success rate.  I was introduced to the Online Cinema where I watched several of the award winning films, and it is clear to see that the quality of films being produced is of a very high standard.  The opportunities available to experience a wide range of filmmaking excites me, and the fact that all members of staff are practising filmmakers means that professional standard support can enhance my studies both theoretically and practically.  The course also offers me to work collaboratively with other students, and indipendantly which allows a wider range of possiblities to work around.  I studied BTEC media at college, which introduced my to television theory and working with in a three camera television stuido, before moving on to study foundation media where I developed my creative skills, camera work, working within a production crew and also broadened my knowledge of film, by exploring different styles which I have been unfamiliar with, such as; experimental film, where I came across film makers that I took an interest to, for example; Maya Deren and Len Lye.  The next step for me is to carry on my studies at University where I can concentrate even more on filmmaking, which is why I was drawn in by Manchester Metropolitan University.