Film - BA (Hons)

University of Kent

Course overviewDo you have a passion for moving images? Want to explore the history of film from its silent beginnings through to CGI blockbusters, taking in avant-garde and international cinema on your way? Choose Film BA at Kent and dive into this fascinating world. You can tailor your studies, giving you the option to delve into film theory and history, or get hands-on and take advantage of our industry-standard facilities and equipment to create films and express your creativity. Our academics are practitioners and industry professionals who can keep you in touch with a rapidly changing industry. Our teaching is designed with employability at its heart, leaving you ready for a career in film, TV or broadcasting.You can take this degree with a year in industry to gain valuable work experience or combine the degree with a year of working or studying abroad.How you'll studyYou'll study in lectures and small group seminars and also attend film screenings. Assessment of modules is split between exams and coursework some modules are assessed entirely by coursework. Coursework varies from essays, to films, documentaries, or video essays, so you can play to your strengths and be assessed in the areas you are the most confident in.Your futureKent School of Arts has an excellent reputation and many links to professional practices. This network is a great way to help get your foot in the door in the industry, and means the community you join at Kent stays with you beyond your time here. Recent graduates have gone on to work in:film and TV productionarts organisationsfilm and TV archivesfilm marketing and distributionbusiness and local government.You'll also develop key transferable skills including: the ability to work independently or as part of a team to analyse and problem solve to communicate your ideas and opinions.

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