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Film Studies and Screenwriting BA (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Sheffield ()

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£ 3,000 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Duration

    Flexible

•Learn about the the traditions and cultural contexts of film storytelling, with a grounding in narrative forms. •Apply academic knowledge to your own writing, across a range of genres.
•Enjoy weekly film screenings at our in-house cinema. Develop a solid grounding in the academic study of film, with a practical understanding of how to write screenplays.

About this course

You also study cinema in terms of its industrial development, its changing production, distribution and exhibition practices and its leading theoretical frameworks.

You have the opportunity to undertake activities related directly to future employment.In seminars and practical workshops you participate in discussion, presentations and writing exercises, developing communication and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to think and respond quickly and creatively to questions and ideas. All practical screenwriting modules involve weekly workshops where you receive feedback on work-in-progress from peers and tutors.

This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:BCC at A Level.DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.

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Subjects

  • Access
  • Film Studies
  • Film Production
  • Film Making
  • Film Directing
  • Film Theory
  • Film Analysis
  • Film Programming
  • Screenwriting
  • Film Editing
  • Film and Television
  • Cinema
  • Technology
  • Industry
  • Writing
  • Film

Course programme

You learn through
  • seminars
  • lectures
  • practical workshops
  • film screenings Applied learningLive projects
A diverse programme of volunteering and paid opportunities mean that you're able to build your CV as you progress through the course. These opportunities have included (but are not limited to) producing, researching and presenting on The Film Show on the Sheffield Live radio station, working in a variety of roles at Sheffield's international documentary festival Doc/Fest, acting as a mentor to students on the British Film Institute's Summer Academy, and writing articles for The Void magazine.

Field trips

Alongside taught sessions, your learning is expanded by trips off-campus (previous trips have included the BBC in Salford and a writing retreat for third year students) as well as a variety of guest lecturers and speakers including leading film directors, script writers, film composers and film journalists.

Film Studies and Screenwriting BA (Hons)

£ 3,000 VAT inc.