Available for Clearing 2024
Develop and hone your creative writing while building a breadth of film knowledge and analytical skills with our BA Creative Writing and Film course.
Taught jointly by the Department of English Literature and the Department of Film, Theatre and Television, on this course you will:
- explore your creative writing in small peer groups
- examine film in its various contexts: as popular entertainment, theoretical discipline and art form
- have the opportunity to develop your practical filmmaking skills.
Creative writing an...
Develop and hone your creative writing while building a breadth of film knowledge and analytical skills with our BA Creative Writing and Film course.<br/><br/>Taught jointly by the Department of English Literature and the Department of Film, Theatre and Television, on this course you will:<br/><br/><br/>- explore your creative writing in small peer groups<br/><br/><br/>- examine film in its various contexts: as popular entertainment, theoretical discipline and art form<br/><br/><br/>- have the opportunity to develop your practical filmmaking skills.<br/><br/><br/>Creative writing and film complement each other perfectly. Exploring cinematic material and analysing creative choices will support the development of your own creative writing. Optional practical work will enhance your ability to create compelling characters and narratives.<br/><br/>**Creative writing**<br/>Creative writing allows you to explore your creativity from all angles: creating characters, shaping poems, drawing on your imagination. We are ranked 11th for Creative Writing in the Complete University Guide 2023.<br/><br/>We offer a specially curated group of English literature modules that are designed to complement your creative writing. You’ll gain knowledge of a variety of literary, dramatic and film texts, from a range of different periods. This course aims to foster your independent thinking, using the close reading and analytical skills that are fundamental to both English literature and film.<br/><br/>We place a strong emphasis on small-group learning within a friendly and supportive environment. Workshops are central to our creative writing community, helping you to form relationships with your peers and feel more confident about your work.<br/><br/>**Your learning environment**<br/><br/>Modules are taught by practising, published authors who have strong links with professional writing communities. We regularly invite published authors to read from their work and participate in teaching.<br/><br/>**Creative community**<br/> Outside the classroom, you can share your ideas with the University’s creative writing group, Scribblers, which is run by students from across the University.<br/><br/>You will also have the opportunity to publish your work – and gain experience in editing and publishing – by participating in our online creative writing magazine.<br/><br/>**Film**<br/>On your film modules, you’ll pursue your passion for film with leading academics and visiting practitioners, and apply what you’ve learned through practical filmmaking modules.<br/><br/>Experience the theoretical study of film from the late nineteenth century to the modern day, including world cinema, avant-garde and experimental filmmaking. Explore the cinema of classical and contemporary Hollywood, together with new forms of digital entertainment and video art. You can also investigate television from its origins in the mid-twentieth century to contemporary engagements with new media and digital platforms.<br/><br/>You’ll have the opportunity to participate in group-based practical work, which will help you develop your creativity, storytelling and practical skills. You will develop your creative writing skills in the context of film and television, culminating in a creative research project or a dissertation in your final year.<br/><br/>**Film facilities**<br/><br/>Combine the study of ground-breaking theory with practical application, using our purpose-built £11m Minghella Studios facilities that feature:<br/><br/><br/>- three theatre spaces<br/><br/><br/>- a multi-camera film and TV studio<br/><br/><br/>- a digital cinema<br/><br/><br/>- dedicated recording studio and mixing suite.<br/><br/><br/>**Placements with BA Creative Writing and Film**<br/>Our innovative placement scheme gives you the chance to undertake an academic placement in commerce, industry or the arts. You can also take a placement module on languages and literature in heritage, in education, and in the media.
Reading is green spaces and a bustling town centre. It's passionate staff and a friendly student community. It's a student experience unlike any other, and it's available through Clearing this summer.
As a top 30 UK University (The Times’ Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024), Reading is an award-winning provider of educational excellence. You'll get quality teaching from expert academics, exciting modules to choose from, and a number of fantastic opportunities. Several courses, such as Food Business & Marketing, offer a built-in placement year to give you industry-rele...
Reading is green spaces and a bustling town centre. It's passionate staff and a friendly student community. It's a student experience unlike any other, and it's available through Clearing this summer.<br/><br/>As a top 30 UK University (The Times’ Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024), Reading is an award-winning provider of educational excellence. You'll get quality teaching from expert academics, exciting modules to choose from, and a number of fantastic opportunities. Several courses, such as Food Business & Marketing, offer a built-in placement year to give you industry-relevant experience. Other programmes give you the chance to travel the world with optional study abroad; archeologists can attend digs in Seoul, Geographers can discover new environments in Dallas, and Lawyers can study in Melbourne. <br/><br/>Located just a 25-minute train from London, Reading is as convenient as it is charming. It's home to an array of restaurants, stunning parks and a buzzing nightlife. <br/><br/>Apply now, with Clearing.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
WW86
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,B,B,B,B Higher English Literature or a related subject at grade B. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing. Access to HE DiplomaD:18,M:27 Must include at least 12 level 3 credits in English Literature or a related subject. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 Higher Level English Literature or a related subject at 5. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Modules taken must be comparable to A level English Literature or a related subject. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing. GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4). Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalM2,M2,M2 Principle subjects must include English Literature or a related subject. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing. Extended ProjectB In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects A levelB,B,B A level English Literature or a related subject at grade B. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing. |
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