NCB Film Courses
Our NCB Film Courses offer an online introduction to the subject as well as a more specialist course in Film Noir. NCB courses are delivered outside degree programmes - which means that as our students are learning for their own personal development rather than for academic credit, they can study with guidance from an experienced tutor without the pressure or additional costs of exams and essays.
There is no 'typical' NCB student - we welcome adult learners of all ages and nationalities. The one common trait our students share is their enthusiasm for their subject. Students may choose our courses because:
- We welcome students who are new to online study and those who have not studied for some time.
- There is no need to be in a set place at a set time - students can study online at a time that suits them.
- We do not expect students to have an academic background in their chosen subject
- ...but at the same time, our experienced tutors will 'stretch' more advanced students by presenting them with more challenging ideas or more complex material.
- Students can study a single NCB course, or several, and in any combination.
- NCB courses are an enjoyable way to keep mentally active, learn new things, develop IT skills and communicate with others who share your interests.
Please note that students of film will need to acquire or borrow films from DVD outlets or libraries as these are not provided as part of the course material.
Summary of all NCB Film Courses
Intensive Course Experience - Writing Screenplays (Autumn 2009)
Monday 19th October 2009 - Friday 30th October 2009, including a one-day workshop in Exeter on Sunday 25th October 2009
This mixed-delivery (online and face-to-face) course aims to provide writers with a solid grounding in writing for film and television. Successful screenwriting follows basic guidelines, which are easy to learn. The more fully they are put into practice, the better the writing becomes.
The course is an ideal introduction to the ...
full details for Intensive Course Experience - Writing Screenplays (Autumn 2009)
Intensive Course Experience - Writing Screenplays (Spring 2010)
Monday 22nd February 2010 - Friday 5th March 2010, including a one-day workshop in Exeter on Sunday 28th February 2010
This mixed-delivery (online and face-to-face) course aims to provide writers with a solid grounding in writing for film and television. Successful screenwriting follows basic guidelines, which are easy to learn. The more fully they are put into practice, the better the writing becomes.
The course is an ideal introduction to the ...
full details for Intensive Course Experience - Writing Screenplays (Spring 2010)
Intensive Course Experience - Writing Screenplays (Summer 2010)
Monday 28th June - Friday 9th July 2010 including a one-day workshop in Exeter on Saturday 3rd July 2010
This mixed-delivery (online and face-to-face) course aims to provide writers with a solid grounding in writing for film and television. Successful screenwriting follows basic guidelines, which are easy to learn. The more fully they are put into practice, the better the writing becomes.
The course is an ideal introduction to the ...
full details for Intensive Course Experience - Writing Screenplays (Summer 2010)
Understanding Film
Monday 12th October 2009 - Friday 19th March 2010
Most of us enjoy watching a film sometimes, at the cinema, on video or on television. Like literature or painting, films work in particular ways to affect their audiences. They have their own history and they have always been involved in the events and ideas of their times. The pleasure ...
full details for Understanding Film
Writing for Film and Television (Autumn 2009)
Monday 26th October 2009 - Friday 5th February 2010
This online course introduces students to writing screenplays for film and television. No prior experience of scriptwriting is needed, as together we will look at script structure, story, characters, dialogue, formatting, and the market. Tutor feedback will highlight writing strengths, advising how these could be developed, while also addressing any weaker areas.
Successful screenwriting follows basic guidelines ...
full details for Writing for Film and Television (Autumn 2009)
Writing for Film and Television (Spring 2010)
Monday 1st March 2010 - Friday 25th June 2010
This online course introduces students to writing screenplays for film and television. No prior experience of scriptwriting is needed, as together we will look at script structure, story, characters, dialogue, formatting, and the market. Tutor feedback will highlight writing strengths, advising how these could be developed, while also addressing any weaker areas.
Successful screenwriting follows basic guidelines ...
full details for Writing for Film and Television (Spring 2010)