Film Studies BA (Hons)

**Why study Film Studies at Liverpool John Moores University?**<br/>- Explore the history and development of cinema from around the world<br/><br/><br/>- Study film theory, criticism and interpretation<br/><br/><br/>- Hands-on practice with digital cameras and editing software<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunity to learn filmmaking skills<br/><br/><br/>- Opens up careers in film production, exhibition and distribution as well as research and teaching<br/><br/><br/>**About your course**<br/>The BA (Hons) Film Studies at Liverpool John Moores University is a hybrid degree that combines practical and theoretical work. The course will enable you to explore the development of cinema worldwide, while providing you with extensive hands-on filmmaking and editing experience using our industry-standard production studio and editing suites.<br/><br/>The degree offered by LJMU is an academic programme but you will also be given the option of receiving hands-on practical experience with digital cameras and editing software to create an impressive portfolio of your own. This will include short fiction and documentary. Liverpool is the second most filmed city in the UK after London and the perfect place to start your filmmaking career.<br/><br/>You will be based in the Liverpool Screen School, which is located in the £38million Redmonds Building in the Knowledge Quarter of Liverpool city centre. The building features the latest in specialist facilities, including a production studio, a green screen and designated editing suites. The Liverpool Screen School enjoys excellent connections with key film and media organisations in the UK and internationally. Such connections open up exciting chances to network with leading practitioners as well as diverse work-related learning opportunities where you can put what you have learnt at LJMU into practise out in industry.