Creative Writing & Film Summer School in London
The Immerse Education Creative Writing & Film Summer Programme in London offers an exceptional creative opportunity for aspiring writers and filmmakers aged 13-15 and 16-18. Located in the dynamic city of London, UK, this programme explores the realms of storytelling, screenplay writing, and visual storytelling within a stimulating and culturally diverse environment.
Explore Creative Writing & Film in London
Immerse Education’s Creative Writing & Film Summer Programme in London offers a truly immersive and enriching experience for aspiring writers and filmmakers. This unique course provides participants with the opportunity to delve into the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant cultural hubs, London, while honing their creative skills. With access to expert mentors and industry professionals, participants can expect to gain valuable insights into the art of storytelling and cinematic expression.
The programmes blend of hands-on workshops, lectures, and collaborative projects not only fosters creativity but also equips participants with practical skills necessary to excel in the dynamic fields of creative writing and film. Immerse Education’s Creative Writing & Film course is a gateway to both artistic exploration and a deeper understanding of the creative industries, making it an ideal choice for those looking to unleash their artistic potential in the heart of London.
Creative Writing & Film Programme in London with Immerse
Our programme welcomes 13-15 and 16-18 year old secondary / high school participants who have a passion for both creative writing and film. This immersive learning experience delves into the world of narrative creation and visual storytelling.
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Why Study Creative Writing & Film in London with Immerse?
Average Class Size of 7
Maximum class size of 10 participants
1:1 Tutorials
Personal support and guidance for success
Career-Focused Workshops
Building essential skills for success
Industry Experts
Learn from experts leading the way
Personal Project: Ignite Your Creativity
Through our programmes, you’ll embark on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery and creativity. Our personalised approach empowers you to design and execute a university style personal project that reflects your passions and interests. This project is your canvas to showcase newfound knowledge, skills, and innovative thinking. Expect to bring your ideas to life and make a meaningful impact.
Skills Gained/Developed: Flourish in a Dynamic World
Our programmes equip you with a diverse skill set that’s applicable across various disciplines and environments. From communication and critical thinking to problem-solving and collaboration, you’ll cultivate skills that are highly sought after in today’s fast-paced world. These skills extend beyond academia and empower you to thrive in any professional or personal setting.
Holistic Educational Experience: Beyond the Curriculum
Immerse Education is dedicated to providing an immersive and holistic educational experience. Beyond the structured curriculum, you’ll engage in workshops, seminars, and interactive activities that broaden your horizons. Expect to explore diverse perspectives, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and gain insights that enrich your understanding of the world.
Certificate of Achievement: Validate Your Accomplishments
Upon successfully completing your Immerse Education programme, you’ll earn a Certificate of Achievement that validates your dedication and growth. This certificate serves as a testament to your hard work, commitment, and the valuable skills you’ve acquired. It’s a tangible representation of your journey and a noteworthy addition to your academic and professional portfolio.
Lifelong Learning Community: Connect and Thrive
Enrolling in an Immerse Education programme means becoming a part of a vibrant and supportive community. As well as having personalised support during the programme from your tutor and like-minded indivdiuals, our network of participants, mentors, and experts extends beyond the programme’s duration. You’ll have access to a lifelong learning community that encourages collaboration, idea-sharing, and networking. This community serves as a continuous resource for guidance, inspiration, and growth throughout your educational and career journey.
What Do Our Alumni Say?
The Career Insights programme has been really, for lack of a better word, ‘immersive’ into what the experience of living in London for university would really be like – having that chance to connect with different people and comparing our own experiences, discussing what we’ve learned and meshing all our knowledge to come up with big collective ideas to share with the group in class.
The programme has given me a lot of clarity on what a career or even university education in medicine really looks like. Having the opportunity to talk to med students and people who are working with PhDs, while looking at all sorts of different career opportunities in medicine, has been really beneficial.
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Meet Some of our Industry Experts
An example of the industry experts who have previously work on our courses.
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Louis holds a BA in Film Studies from King’s College London and an MSc in Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology from the University of Oxford, where he studied the effects of awe-inspiring experiences on human generosity.
Examples of Alumni Projects
A look at the past projects that have been completed by the end of our academic programmes.
Accreditations, Awards & Partnerships
An Experience to Remember
Live in the Heart of London
Career Insights takes place in our capital city, renowned as a hub of creativity, innovation and vibrant culture.
Home to more iconic buildings and landmarks than any other place in the world, London is a place to be inspired and enjoy direct access to the industries of the future.
Dynamic and Comfortable Accommodation
Career Insights participants in London will stay at UCL’s award-winning accommodation, ideally located next to iconic London sights in every direction.
The residence boasts modern communal lounges, a furnished outdoor courtyard and attractive open-plan dining areas.
This will be your home away from home as you engage in an exciting industry-focused programme to help shape your future.
World-class Facilities
With accommodation perfectly placed to explore the sights and sounds of our capital city, living in London means being connected with world-famous universities and iconic landmarks.
Located between Bloomsbury and Kings Cross, we make the most of our great location with visits to industry hubs across the city, enjoying the incredible food, culture and history on offer.
Our accommodation offers a comfortable, convenient base from which to explore the city.
Guest Speakers from Previous Summers
Career Insights participants will hear from an influential guest speaker from a variety of inspiring backgrounds.
An experienced hostage negotiator who has worked on some of the highest profile and dangerous hostage situations across the world, including negotiating in war zones.
An ex-military officer and CEO of Midnight Runners – the world’s largest independent running community, he is also the founder of the Mogadishu Marathon, the country’s first since the outbreak of war.
A British adventurer who has successfully circumnavigated the globe, overcome huge obstacles and endured extreme conditions in remote environments, often alone for months at a time.
Our Mentors
All mentors on our programmes are past/current participants at Oxford or Cambridge University. All of our support staff are background-checked and receive training in providing an unforgettable experience for every Immerse participant. Meet some of our previous team:
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Participant Welfare and Safety
Immerse Education is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC), the leading mark of educational quality for the academic sector.
The safety and well-being of our participants is our number one priority, and all staff undergo enhanced background checks and receive thorough safeguarding training before interacting with any participants.
For more information, please visit our Pastoral Information page.
Why Immerse?
Immerse Education offers a lot more than your average summer school provider. Our programmes ignite a lifelong educational journey, nurturing growth with ongoing educational support, while equipping you with essential skill sets for every step of your education pathways.
We cater to all types of learners, offering academic and career programmes with flexible learning options, and offer our award-winning programmes in locations across the globe.
We have the highest educational standards and seek to realise the highest possible outcomes for our participants.
Enrolling in an Immerse Education programme will award you:
- Superior and future-forward curriculum
- Exceptional tutors with deep academic and industry experience
- Dedication to personalised learning and real outcomes
- Career opportunities through our alumni network events
- Access to exclusive Immerse programme discounts
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Immerse provides unparalleled educational experiences with long-term post-programme support.
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- Total Programme Duration: 2 Weeks
- Total Teaching and Coaching time: 45 hours
- Tuition by Industry Experts
- Support from Designated Mentors
- 1:1 Support
- Guest Speaker Sessions
- Max Class Size: 10
- Completion of a Personal Project to be added to your CV / University Application
- Personalised evaluation from your tutor
- Alignment with essential skills for each subject area
- Certificate of Attendance
- Daily Meals - Lunch (weekdays)
- Dedicated Support from the Immerse Team
Online Research Programme Benefits
- Total Programme Duration: 2 Weeks
- Total Teaching and Coaching time: 10 hours
- Tuition by an Academic Expert, PhD (typically Oxford, Cambridge or Ivy League)
- Average Class Size: 1:1 Only
- Completion of a Undergraduate-level research paper
- Invitation to Present at the Immerse Symposium and win an Award
- Personalised evaluation from your tutor
- Certificate of Attendance
- Dedicated Support from the Immerse Online Team
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- Total Programme Duration: 2 Weeks
- Total Teaching and Coaching time: 45 hours
- Tuition by Industry Experts
- Support from Designated Mentors
- 1:1 Support
- Guest Speaker Sessions
- Max Class Size: 10
- Completion of a Personal Project to be added to your CV / University Application
- Personalised evaluation from your tutor
- Alignment with essential skills for each subject area
- Certificate of Attendance
- Daily Meals - Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- 13 Nights at University Accommodation
- Tailored Cultural and Social Activities
- Dedicated support from the Immerse Team
Online Research Programme Benefits
- Total Programme Duration: 2 Weeks
- Total Teaching and Coaching time: 10 hours
- Tuition by an Academic Expert, PhD (typically Oxford, Cambridge or Ivy League)
- Average Class Size: 1:1 Only
- Completion of a Undergraduate-level research paper
- Invitation to Present at the Immerse Symposium and win an Award
- Personalised evaluation from your tutor
- Certificate of Attendance
- Dedicated Support from the Immerse Online Team
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- Total Programme Duration: 2 Weeks
- Total Teaching and Coaching time: 45 hours
- Tuition by Industry Experts
- Support from Designated Mentors
- 1:1 Support
- Guest Speaker Sessions
- Max Class Size: 10
- Completion of a Personal Project to be added to your CV / University Application
- Personalised evaluation from your tutor
- Alignment with essential skills for each subject area
- Certificate of Attendance
- Daily Meals - Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- 13 Nights at University Accommodation
- Tailored Cultural and Social Activities
- Dedicated support from the Immerse Team
Additional Programme Benefits
Online Research Programme Benefits
- Total Programme Duration: 2 Weeks
- Total Teaching and Coaching time: 10 hours
- Tuition by an Academic Expert, PhD (typically Oxford, Cambridge or Ivy League)
- Average Class Size: 1:1 Only
- Completion of a Undergraduate-level research paper
- Invitation to Present at the Immerse Symposium and win an Award
- Personalised evaluation from your tutor
- Certificate of Attendance
- Dedicated Support from the Immerse Online Team
View Features
- Total Programme Duration: 2 Weeks
- Total Teaching and Coaching time: 45 hours
- Tuition by Industry Experts
- Support from Designated Mentors
- 1:1 Support
- Guest Speaker Sessions
- Max Class Size: 10
- Completion of a Personal Project to be added to your CV / University Application
- Personalised evaluation from your tutor
- Alignment with essential skills for each subject area
- Certificate of Attendance
- Dedicated Support from the Immerse Team
Online Research Programme Benefits
- Total Programme Duration: 2 Weeks
- Total Teaching and Coaching time: 10 hours
- Tuition by an Academic Expert, PhD (typically Oxford, Cambridge or Ivy League)
- Average Class Size: 1:1 Only
- Completion of a Undergraduate-level research paper
- Invitation to Present at the Immerse Symposium and win an Award
- Personalised evaluation from your tutor
- Certificate of Attendance
- Dedicated Support from the Immerse Online Team
View Features
- Total Programme Duration: 2 Weeks
- Total Teaching and Coaching time: 45 hours
- Tuition by Industry Experts
- Support from Designated Mentors
- 1:1 Support
- Guest Speaker Sessions
- Max Class Size: 10
- Completion of a Personal Project to be added to your CV / University Application
- Personalised evaluation from your tutor
- Alignment with essential skills for each subject area
- Certificate of Attendance
- Daily Meals - Breakfast + Dinner
- 13 Nights at University Accommodation
- Tailored Cultural and Social Activities
- Dedicated support from the Immerse Team
Online Research Programme Benefits
- Total Programme Duration: 2 Weeks
- Total Teaching and Coaching time: 10 hours
- Tuition by an Academic Expert, PhD (typically Oxford, Cambridge or Ivy League)
- Average Class Size: 1:1 Only
- Completion of a Undergraduate-level research paper
- Invitation to Present at the Immerse Symposium and win an Award
- Personalised evaluation from your tutor
- Certificate of Attendance
- Dedicated Support from the Immerse Online Team
Recommended
Save 25%
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Bundle
Classic + Online Research Programme
View Features
- Total Programme Duration: 2 Weeks
- Total Teaching and Coaching time: 45 hours
- Tuition by Industry Experts
- Support from Designated Mentors
- 1:1 Support
- Guest Speaker Sessions
- Max Class Size: 10
- Completion of a Personal Project to be added to your CV / University Application
- Personalised evaluation from your tutor
- Alignment with essential skills for each subject area
- Certificate of Attendance
- Daily Meals - Breakfast + Dinner
- 13 Nights at University Accommodation
- Tailored Cultural and Social Activities
- Dedicated support from the Immerse Team
Additional Programme Benefits
Online Research Programme Benefits
- Total Programme Duration: 2 Weeks
- Total Teaching and Coaching time: 10 hours
- Tuition by an Academic Expert, PhD (typically Oxford, Cambridge or Ivy League)
- Average Class Size: 1:1 Only
- Completion of a Undergraduate-level research paper
- Invitation to Present at the Immerse Symposium and win an Award
- Personalised evaluation from your tutor
- Certificate of Attendance
- Dedicated Support from the Immerse Online Team
Post-Programme Benefits The support for our participants doesn’t just end after their time on the course, but for 12 months after their time learning with us they have access to an extensive range of learning opportunities. See them listed below.
- Access to Membership Benefits and Events from Partners
- Life-time Access to Learning Opportunities via the Immerse Alumni Network
- Live Events
- Exclusive Offers from our Partners
Immerse Participants Go On To Top Universities Worldwide
FAQs
Why study Creative Writing & Film in London?
London’s thriving arts and film industry make it an exciting place to study creative writing and film. Immerse yourself in a creative hub, attend film screenings, and engage with professionals.
What other courses does Immerse offer for Creative Writing & Film?
Immerse Education offers both online and residential summer courses for Creative Writing. The residential courses are available in the UK in Cambridge and Oxford. Also, outside of the UK in Sydney.
The Careers Insights summer programme is the only programme where creative writing and film are combined, giving you insight into the industry and a “behind the scenes” understanding of the business of film.
What topics will I study in Creative Writing & Film?
Topics studied in the Creative Writing & Film course include narrative structure, character creation, dialogue writing, visual storytelling, and the technical aspects of film production. Participants will explore the interplay between written narratives and visual storytelling, enhancing their ability to tell compelling stories across different mediums.
Immerse™ Creative Writing and Film Sample Modules
To see how the programme is structured, view the Career Insights timetable.
Module 1 - Story Telling & Craft
In this module, you will explore what’s involved in crafting the perfect story for the screen. Throughout this module, you will take a look at the elements that make up a great story and compare and contrast these features across a wide range of genres and modes of storytelling. These comparisons will form the basis for your own screenwriting development later on in the course.
Module 2 - The History of Screenwriting
From George Melies’ 1902 silent film A Trip to the Moon to the modern-day film, you’ll take a walk through the history of screenwriting, forming an understanding of the influences that have and continue to shape stories written for the screen. This foundational knowledge will provide you with important insight into the factors contributing to screenwriting today and why they’re important when crafting the perfect on-screen story. A part of this course will focus on examining different scripts and their final on-screen publication where you’ll be challenged to think critically about the form and techniques applied to different films.
Module 3 - Film and Television Criticism
Film and TV criticism is an important are of study for the budding screenwriter, with a focus on analyzing the influences and agendas of different authors and how media can be received. This module involves taking a deeper look at a film or TV production, interpreting and evaluating stories, and considering their effect on the viewer. Some of the topics you may encounter include feminist and post-modern film theory criticism. You will apply you’re understanding of these criticisms to an analysis of several different films.
Module 4 - Exploring Genres
In this module, we’ll take a broad look at the different genres for screen and TV writing and form an understanding of some of the basic components of writing for each genre. This unit will help you to develop an understanding of the type of genre you’re most interested in writing to be applied in your personal project.
Module 5 - Scriptwriting
In order to write a good film or TV series, you will need to know the basics of script writing. In this unit, you learn about the basic features of a good script, taking a close look at formatting and what you need to keep in mind when producing a script for publishing. You’ll form a solid foundation of the do’s and don’t’s of scriptwriting that can later be applied to your personal project.
Module 6 - Script Development (Portfolio Project)
With a strong understanding of screenwriting, its history and development, built throughout the course, you will apply your newfound skills to your own scriptwriting project. With guidance from your academic tutor and inspiration from your peers, you will expand on your own storytelling ideas and write your own script for a TV series or film. As you build your script, there will be opportunities to workshop your piece with your peers, gain feedback from both your tutor and classmates and even practice reading your script in order to reflect on how it is read by real people aloud. Throughout the course you will be given insight into the script editing process as well as what you can do with your script once it is finalized, such as competitions to enter and how to get an agent or editor. At the end of the programme your tutor will evaluate your script providing invaluable feedback that you can use for further development and skill building as well as to use as an example of your work for a university or job application.
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