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. 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.
Industry Experience
Provides a comprehensive introduction to various professions. Suitable for students starting to consider their future careers and wishing to explore different professions.
- Ages: 15-18
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Class size: 7-10 students
- Dates: June 30-July 13, July 14-27
Explore Creative Writing & Film Summer Course in London
Immerse Education’s Creative Writing & Film summer programme in London offers a truly immersive and enriching experience for aspiring writers and filmmakers. With access to expert mentors and industry professionals, students can expect to gain valuable insights into the art of storytelling and cinematic expression. The programme’s blend of hands-on workshops, lectures, and collaborative projects not only fosters creativity but also equips students 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.
London’s rich cultural scene and literary history make it a thriving center for creative writing and film. The city is home to renowned publishing houses, theaters, and film studios, offering aspiring writers and filmmakers access to industry professionals and networking opportunities. In these inspiring surroundings, this unique course provides participants with the opportunity to delve into the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant cultural hubs whilst honing their creative skills.
Available Programmes at London
Ages 15-18
- Location: London
- 2 weeks
Explore the Curriculum
Career Insights curriculum is designed to equip you with the industry experience and academic knowledge needed to excel in top professional environments worldwide.
Project-Based Learning Sessions
At Immerse Education, we’re committed to providing a transformative learning experience that goes beyond traditional classroom settings. When you enroll in our programmes, you can expect a rich array of outcomes that will empower you for a lifetime of success.
Personal Project
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.
1-on-1 Tutoring
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.
Academic Difficulty
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.
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.
Experience the Summer of Your Life
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Live on Campus
Career Insights participants in London will stay at UCL’s award-winning accommodation, ideally located with iconic London sights in every direction.
The residence boasts modern communal lounges, a furnished outdoor courtyard and attractive open-plan dining areas.
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Graduation Ceremony and Dinner
The Graduation Ceremony marks the completion of your Career Insights course. This event will be an elegant celebration of achievements. With heartfelt speeches, award presentations, and a delicious celebratory meal, it offers a perfect opportunity for networking and reflecting on the course experience. This event will be a memorable conclusion to a transformative journey.
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Live in the Heart of London
With accommodation perfectly situated to explore the sights and sounds of our capital city, living in London means being connected with world-famous universities and iconic landmarks. -
Sports, Games & Leisure
Participants of the London Career Insights course can enjoy a variety of cultural activities, excursions, and sports. Expect visits to landmarks like the British Museum and Tate Modern, boat rides on the Thames, and trips to the Tower of London. Sports enthusiasts can engage in team games at local parks, fitness sessions, and traditional English cricket matches, all fostering camaraderie and networking. -
Evening Events
Situated between Bloomsbury and Kings Cross, our prime location allows us to explore industry hubs throughout the city and enjoy its exceptional food, culture, and history. Students will benefit from guest talks by inspirational speakers and experience a theatre trip in the West End.
What Do Our Alumni Have to Say?
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Meet Some of Our Creative Writing & Film Tutors
Our creative writing and film tutors offer unparalleled support to passionate students. With successful backgrounds and a love for storytelling, they guide students through writing exercises, film analysis, and workshops. Their ability to share personal experiences and insights into the creative process ignites student creativity, and personalised guidance helps students find their unique voice. Tutors also assist ESL students in mastering the terminology they’ll need to discuss, study and work with literature and film in a global context.
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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.
The Immerse Education Difference
Top university placement
Our students end up in top universities: Including Oxford, NYU, Cambridge, Harvard, Imperial College London, University of Toronto, MIT, and many more.
Safe & secure environment
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.
Accreditations, awards & partnerships
We are accredited with Aegis and BAC, and won, Queens Award for Enterprises, British Youth Travel, Best Educational product finalist, and Educational Investor Award 2023.
Post-programme benefits
Including 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.
Our expert mentors
All mentors on our programmes are past/current students at Oxford or Cambridge University All of our support staff are background-checked and receive training in providing an unforgettable experience for every Immerse student.
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Creative Writing & Film Summer School 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.
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