Film Studies, BA Hons
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Duration
3 Years
This film studies degree will help you view film from a different perspective. You'll study film history, understanding its broad social and cultural contexts to develop skills in critical analysis. You'll also learn about camera techniques and editing processes to shape your understanding of the medium.
The film and media industries are not just about production and post-production, but also roles in scriptwriting, marketing, distribution, historical research and archival work, education, organising live events, and studying audiences and identifying target markets for forthcoming media releases. Our degree prepares you for these career opportunities, as well as further study.
The Greenwich Campus is a popular location for film crews and has featured in Hollywood blockbusters such as Pirates of the Caribbean: on Stranger Tides.
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About this course
112 UCAS points from A-Levels (we also accept UCAS points from alternative Level 3 qualifications including: BTEC Nationals, the International Baccalaureate and Scottish and Irish Highers)
AND YOU WILL ALSO REQUIRE:
GCSE English (Language or Literature) AND GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above. We also consider equivalent qualifications in English and Maths at Level 2, in place of GCSEs.
What you should know about this course
It's ideal for those who want to learn and research the broad scope and impact of film industries - past and present, local and global
Suitable for students who wish to combine a theoretical understanding of moving images with independent research, practical skills, and collaboration with peers
Gain key skills in critical analysis of visual images, which is highly valued by employers in a multimedia environment
Develop excellent communication skills as you learn how to communicate effectively in images and words through your written work and visual analysis
Graduates from this course work in a range of creative industries including film promotion, story development, media research, film festivals, media education, advertising and film curating and programming.
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Subjects
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- Screen
- Media technologies
- Moving Image
- Storytelling
- Screen Histories
- Histories
- Transnational Screens
- Filmmaking
- Rethinking Documentary
- Communications Research
Course programme
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Screen Now (30 credits)
- Media Technologies (30 credits)
- Storytelling for Moving Image (30 credits)
- Screen Histories (30 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Transnational Screens (30 credits)
- Independent Filmmaking Practices (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.
- Rethinking Documentary (30 credits)
- Writing for the Screen (30 credits)
- Communications Research (30 credits)
- Sound Studies (30 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Cinema and Space (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.
- Advanced Projects (60 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Media, Creativity and Impact (30 credits)
- Advanced Screenwriting (30 credits)
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Film Studies, BA Hons