BA (Hons) Editing and Post Production

• Editing, craft and technical 
• Visual effects 
• Shooting and editing 
• Colour grading 
• Post sound
• Motion graphics

If you are studying the BA (Hons) Editing and Post Production with Integrated Foundation Year version of this course, key topics of your integrated foundation year may include:

• Core principles of media communication design
• Colour theory and aesthetic principles
• Character development and genre exploration
• Sequencing techniques and timing
• Editing, lighting, and sound design
• Proficiency in software and applications (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition)
• Comprehensive understanding of the production process: Pre-production, Production, and Post-production
• Social, cultural, ethical, and technological considerations (AI, data privacy, representation, and inclusivity)
• Utilisation of broadcasting, and multimedia facilities

If you choose to add an Integrated Foundation Year on this course, you will be first introduced to the fundamental principles of digital media. Your foundation year gives you the time, space and support to explore your strengths, build confidence and prepare for the demands of project-based, industry-focused learning. Modules are as follows:

• Module 1: Diagnostic exploration - making informed choices
• Module 2: Technical - Technical knowledge in practice
• Module 3: Specialist - Innovating specialist practice
• Module 4: Integration - Integrated practice for progression to Higher Education

Year 1

You will develop post-production crafts and build your knowledge of genres and technology. Alongside this, you will expand your skills in communicating your ideas and explore the range of career opportunities in the post-production industry. 

Modules include: 

• First Post 
• Motion and Effects 
• Craft Editing 
• Post Technology 
• Moving Image Industries 
• Storytelling on Screen 

Year 2

You will take a deeper dive into screen storytelling and begin to specialise in a second craft. You will spend time in work-based learning and develop skills in creating content for social media. 

Modules include:

• Cut Drama
• Cut Documentary
• Applied Industry Practice
• Work-based learning
• Electives: VFX, Colour Grading, VFX, Shoot and Edit
• Social Media Module

Year 3

You will engage with AI and cutting-edge post technologies, create a passion project and build a polished portfolio of your best work, ready for industry. 

Modules include:

• Online
• Passion Project
• Portfolio
• Showtime

A variety of learning and teaching methods are employed in this course. 

These include but are not limited to;

Briefings, lectures, project work, seminars, workshops, collaborative work, online activity, individual tutorials, group presentations, critiques, external visits, and self-directed independent study.

The course is assessed entirely by coursework.

Study hours

BA (Hons) Editing and Post Production

• 864 hours of face-to-face taught
• 2736 hours independent study learning

BA (Hons) Editing and Post Production with Integrated Foundation Year

• 1152 hours of face-to-face taught
• 3648 hours independent study learning

Approximately £100 per year between consumables and industry visits.

Note on laptop costs: Students are strongly recommended to have a personal laptop suitable for design software. If a new purchase is needed, budget approximately £600–£1,200 as a one-off cost, ideally timed for the start of Year 1. Shared studio computers are available on campus for students who do not yet have their own device.

Our campus 

You'll study in a building designed to encourage collaboration between the different disciplines and practices within Ravensbourne, and to stimulate the work of innovative professionals and creative collaboration.

It features a variety of workspaces, including social and quiet areas, high-tech creative suites, technology hubs, design studios and more. 

Want to see where you'd be studying up close? When you book a guided building tour, you can see our fantastic facilities for yourself and find out more from one of our helpful student ambassadors.

Our local area

Ravensbourne is ideally connected - North Greenwich station is just a 2-minute walk away from our campus and offers amazing views from the Greenwich Peninsula.

These transport links offer an easy route to some of London's major business hubs, perfect for reaching possible placements or networking events with employers in the worlds of business or technology.  

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English in addition to any of the below;

• Three A Levels at grade BBC or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade DMM
• UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
• T Level (pass or above)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma
• International Baccalaureate at grade 25 or above
• Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 112 UCAS Tariff points

At Ravensbourne we take a flexible approach to admissions, as we want you to know exactly what you need to achieve in your exams to guarantee a place on the course. We still think exams are important and look forward to hearing about your successes, but we place just as much importance on the work you will share with us as part of our portfolio process.

Interview and portfolio requirements 

Admission onto this course is subject to successful review of your portfolio or showreel. Please provide a showreel of your best post-production work, running around two minutes. It should typically showcase your editing skills and may also include VFX, motion graphics or colour grading. Ideally your showreel will include extracts from a variety of genres. You’re also welcome to include links to entire projects you have edited. 

Our portfolio page offers great tips for completing your portfolio. It also details our specific requirements. 

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English in addition to any of the below;

• Two A Levels at grade DD or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade PPP
• T Level (pass or above)
• International Baccalaureate at grade 24 or above
• Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 48 UCAS Tariff points

There are no portfolio requirements for this course.