Film Studies * - BA(Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Bristol
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bristol
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Why study BA(Hons) Film Studies?
Film engages, informs and inspires audiences around the globe. It influences the way we see the world, and gives us insight into ourselves and into the experience of others. Studying film deepens our knowledge of the creative, cultural and commercial forces that shape cinematic forms and their audiences. It also increases our understanding of the role of the arts in contemporary society.
Why study our course?
On this course, you will enhance your knowledge and enjoyment of cinema by studying over a century of film from around the world. Leading academics will introduce you to different styles and forms of filmmaking - from contemporary blockbusters, star vehicles and independent movies, to documentaries, silent shorts and avant-garde experiments. We will study American, British and world cinemas, and learn about the social, cultural and economic changes that affect them. We will also examine film criticism, marketing and festivals, and explore the ways in which films are produced and consumed.
Real world experience
In addition to developing your academic research and writing skills, you will learn how to write and present criticism for different platforms, markets and publications, and to use industry standard software to produce digital content. UWE Bristol's magazines, newspapers and blogs provide opportunities for you to hone and showcase your writing and multimedia skills. We encourage all our students to volunteer at film festivals and other events and venues in Bristol. You can also gain valuable experience and contacts through internship opportunities in the city's thriving film and television production sector.
Where it can take you
On graduating, your high-level skills in written and oral communication, critical analysis, research and creative thinking will equip you for a broad range of careers as well as postgraduate study. Our graduates go on to work in a variety of rewarding professions across the creative,...
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As well as developing your professional skills, industry knowledge and networks, work experience will make you highly employable on graduation. There are no formal placements for this course but we work closely with cultural and creative partners in the region, and you will have the option to take a sandwich year. You will also be encouraged to take up volunteering, work experience and internship opportunities with collaborating arts organisations, pop-up events, and festivals such as Encounters Film Festival, and the Bristol Radical Film Festival.
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- Film Studies
- Writing
Course programme
Course structure will be available shortly.
Learning and TeachingYou will learn through a combination of lectures, screenings, seminars, workshops, individual and small-group tutorials, and technical instruction sessions. As you progress, you will increasingly undertake independent study, and be more involved in defining your own research questions so that you can focus on issues and ideas of particular interest. Throughout, you will be guided and supported by a team of leading film scholars.
For more details see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
AssessmentA wide range of assessment techniques will hone your critical, creative and practical skills. In addition to essays and examinations, you will be assessed through audio-visual essays, festival programming and different kinds of film writing - from publicity materials and reviews to features and blogs.
For more details see our full glossary of assessment terms.
Film Studies * - BA(Hons)