Film & Photography School Trips in the UK

Morning

Tour Ealing Studios, one of the oldest film studios in the world. Then, explore the campus of Met Film School and find out about student life and the courses on offer. There might even be a chance to attend an industry masterclass with one of the Met Film School tutors!

Afternoon

Visit the Photographer’s Gallery, London’s leading photographic gallery. After exploring the exhibition, take part in a curated workshop where you’ll learn to make your own camera obscura and understand the science behind how it works.

Morning

Attend a themed study day at the British Film Institute (BFI). Themes include tv drama, music videos, silent films and documentaries. A study day typically comprises of a clip-based talk, screenings, interactive activities and a Q&A.

Evening

Grab your popcorn because it’s movie night! Enjoy a screening in one of London’s quirkiest cinemas. Or try a fun sing-along at the Prince Charles, a cinema with a bar named after Quentin Tarantino and a toilet named after Kevin Smith!

Hop on a coach to the Warner Bros. Studio, also known as the Harry Potter Studios. Marvel at the sets, props and costumes. Learn about the special visual effects and about how the sets were created, from technical drawings to scale models. Plus, attend an hour-long lesson on costume characterisation, film production from script to screen, or directing camera choices.

Morning

Listen up at a talk and Q&A with a professional working in photography or someone who engages professionally with photographers. They’ll talk about their experience and the skills needed to thrive in the industry.

Afternoon

Stop in at a workhouse, where Charlie Chaplin used to live as a child, now home to the Cinema Museum. Explore its impressive collection of memorabilia related to film production, film exhibitions and cinema-going through the eras – including posters, ushers’ uniforms, popcorn cartons, hundreds of books and millions of photos.

Morning/Afternoon

Admire pieces in the Victoria & Albert Museum Photography Centre, where the Royal Photographic Society’s collection is displayed. Make sure you find the works of Julia Margaret Cameron! Get acquainted with cameras of the past in the installation’s handling station. Then, get involved with a hands-on workshop on darkroom printing.

Evening

You’ve seen it in the movies, now it’s time to marvel at Oxford Street’s bright city lights in real life! Grab some souvenirs and capture the brilliant lights.

Morning

Take a stroll down the South Bank, London’s vibrant cultural district peppered with historical sites, street performers and the city’s most famous skateboarding spot. Look out onto some of London’s most iconic landmarks, like Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe and the Tate Modern. Head to the South Bank Centre for a trip debriefing and a reflection session to wrap up the week. Finally, vote on the winning photos of the photography competition!

Afternoon

Grab some grub at one of the stalls in the South Bank food market. Then, it’s home time. But it’s not over – London’s fascinating film and photography world will follow you back to the classroom…and beyond!