BA (Hons.) Film Studies

The BA(Hons) Film Studies course offered by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) examines the significance of film and filmmaking in contemporary society. The course aims to broaden understanding and appreciation of a range of different types of films, exploring traditional forms and newer innovations in film through a global perspective. Course Content: The course covers a wide range of topics. These include an introduction to short film production, animation history, Hollywood cinema, documentary filmmaking, special effects and movie stunts, horror cinema, and more. Additionally, students engage in practical filmmaking workshops where they learn the specifics of producing their own films.Key Modules: The key modules of the course include Introduction to Film Studies, Film Criticism, Production Management for Film, and many more. The final year module 'Film Studies Dissertation' gives students the opportunity to develop their independent research skills on a topic of their choice.Accreditations: This course is accredited by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries. This means the course encompasses vital employability skills and industry awareness that is recognised by ScreenSkills.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can go on to have careers in a variety of film-related industries. Career prospects include working as film researchers, producers, assistant directors, location managers, and in film festival organisations, marketing and PR, community arts projects, teaching, and academia.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.