Course Overview - Film Studies BA (Hons)
**If you want the perfect place to take a degree in film studies, study at one of the UKs leading film locations and maybe spot some Hollywood professionals in action.**
This film studies degree will help you view film from a different perspective. Youll study film history, understanding its broad social and cultural contexts to develop skills in critical analysis. Youll 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 i...
**If you want the perfect place to take a degree in film studies, study at one of the UKs leading film locations and maybe spot some Hollywood professionals in action.**<br/><br/>This film studies degree will help you view film from a different perspective. Youll study film history, understanding its broad social and cultural contexts to develop skills in critical analysis. Youll also learn about camera techniques and editing processes to shape your understanding of the medium.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**What you should know about this course**<br/><br/><br/>- Its ideal for those who want to learn and research the broad scope and impact of film industries - past and present, local and global<br/><br/><br/>- Suitable for students who wish to combine a theoretical understanding of moving images with independent research, practical skills, and collaboration with peers<br/><br/><br/>- Gain key skills in critical analysis of visual images, which is highly valued by employers in a multimedia environment<br/><br/><br/>- Develop excellent communication skills as you learn how to communicate effectively in images and words through your written work and visual analysis<br/><br/><br/>- 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.<br/>