The course aims to give students the opportunity to develop and expand their own practice through the making of short films; this practice-based course encourages students to locate their work within the growing range of documentary, dramatic and experimental film making and to extend the emerging visual grammars of those genres; students develop their skills through practice and intellectual enquiry whilst being attuned to potential audiences, markets and employers; the course also provides a thorough understanding of the principles and day-to-day practice of freelance and independent production, as well as grounding in business skills, commercial awareness and entrepreneurship.