Adventure Filmmaking (BA)

Program Available at Carmarthen Campus

There are fantastic opportunities to capture footage of extreme sports, sea life, and wildlife, coastal and mountainous terrains, with input throughout the degree from professionals working in these fields.

Engagement with industry is embedded in all aspects of our program.

This can take the form of work placements, projects for external clients, working on film projects, or engaging with the many professionals from the industry who will be offering their expertise in the delivery of the programs.

The Adventure Filmmaking program is unique in the UK, utilizing the landscapes of West Wales, and the wide range of outdoor pursuits that take place in the region. There are fantastic opportunities to capture footage of extreme sports, sea life, and wildlife, coastal and mountainous terrains, with input throughout the degree from professionals working in these fields.

Expeditions and field excursions are central to our degrees. They allow students to experience filming in a variety of locations and conditions and understand the different demands of filming in a range of environments. These expeditions can be part of your assessed degree work, but we encourage students to attend the many additional trips that will be laid on throughout the year, often accompanied by specialist filmmakers.

West Wales has a great range of terrains, from coastal cliffs and beaches to mountains, lakes, and valleys. We also have regular trips to studios of major production companies, to give a real insight into working in the industry. Students will also have the opportunity to experience work placements with these companies.