Film Studies BA (Hons) at De Montfort University

Develop your skills as a professional film-maker, critic, event organiser, writer, or industry analyst through the academic study of cinema, to prepare you for a career in the creative industries. In today’s media-driven world, this course is designed to transform your passion for film and television into a career, equipping you with the essential skills required for a wide range of technical and creative roles.

Department: Media  |  Duration: Three years full-time, four years with placement  |  Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Filmmaking 1 – Introduction to Moving Image Production, Film History and Theory 1 - Foundations of Film Studies: Concepts, Analysis, Film History, The Film Industry 1 - Disney, Warner Bros and the Business of the Film Studio, Professional Practice 1 – Film Reviewing. Year 2: Film History and Theory 2 – Cinemas of the World: Concepts, Movements, Case Studies, Filmmaking 2 - Moving Image Portfolio, Professional Practice 2 – Screen Archives: Preservation, Conservation and Usage, The Film Industry 2 - Filmmakers. Year 3: Professional Practice 3 - Planning Film Festivals, Professional Practice 4 - Delivering Film Festivals, Filmmaking 3 – Independent Project: Idea Development and Pre-production, Filmmaking 4 – Independent Project: Production and Delivery.

Career pathways

The course provides a broad grounding in film history, criticism, practice and industry skills. Students may pursue a variety of careers in the film and cultural industries.

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