Film and Screenwriting - BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
3 Years
The course considers a wide range of script to screen traditions from theory, practice and industry perspectives.
Not only will you gain an understanding of Hollywood cinema conventions (from silent cinema to modern blockbuster spectaculars), but you will apply these storytelling techniques to a variety of production scenarios. As well as looking at American film and screenwriting genres (such as rom-com, thriller, science fiction and horror case-studies), you will also be introduced to other international traditions of cinema that range from European perspectives of documentary to Bollywood film and beyond.
A key focus of the course will be on the aesthetic and creative aspects of film and screenwriting, with consideration being given to techniques of storytelling, narratology and screen adaptation. Modern transmedia approaches to storytelling are also considered, while modules on film festival programming and film entrepreneurship provide core skills relevant to the film industry.
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About this course
This cutting edge new BA (Hons) Film and Screenwriting degree course will develop your skills across key film studies and screenwriting debates and conventions. You will be taught by noted film scholars and established practitioners, who will provide their knowledge of international film and screenwriting perspectives.
The course is part of Birmingham City University’s Film Futures suite, designed to develop graduates with the theory, practice and industry trends that will enable them to succeed in a rapidly changing film environment.
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.
GCSE
GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Irish Leaving Certificate (Ordinary Level) See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
Scottish National 5
English Language at grade C or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
IELTS
Minimum overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in the remaining three skills.
The course combines theory, practice and industry approaches to film and screenwriting, alongside training in both documentary film techniques and film festival programming.
You will be taught by noted film professors, cinema scholars and established screenwriters. Staff on the programme work together to ensure that you receive a balanced understanding of theory, practice and industry skilling relevant to the field.
You will be taught at the city centre campus, home to an impressive range of media resources, studios and edit suites.
You will have the opportunity to work on established film festivals that are associated with the BA. These include the annual Cine-Excess International Film Festival, which features visiting international filmmakers, UK theatrical premieres and industry mentoring sessions.
You will also have the opportunity to work on film projects completed as part of the Cine-Excess festival. One recent production completed by BCU students and staff was the award winning documentary Tax Shelter Terrors (2017).
You will have access to film collections that will enrich your course of studies. These include the Cult Film Archive, a collection of 4,000+ resources (including films, screenplays and promotional materials) that have been donated directly from leading filmmakers and distribution companies in the field.
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Subjects
- Screenwriting
- Modules
- Genres
- Documentary
- Principles
- Storytelling
- Adaptation
- Collaborative
- Indicative
- Fandoms
Course programme
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Screenwriting for Film Genres
- Film and the Principles of Storytelling
- The Language of Film
- Documentary: Theory and Practice
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):
- Adaptation for the Screen
- Festival Programming
- Collaborative Practice
- Cinema of the Seventies
- Screen Fandoms
- Comic Book Movies
- Foundations of Screenwriting
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):
- Horror Narratives20 credits
- Major Project60 credits
- Bollywood Film: Culture, Diaspora and Globalization
- Global Cinema Narratives
- Film Entrepreneurship
- Reclaiming the Frame
- Writing Short Films
Additional information
UK Students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode
Full Time
Duration
3 years
Fees
£9,250 per year
International Students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode
Full Time
Durattion
3 years
Fees
£13,200 per year
Film and Screenwriting - BA (Hons)