Film Studies

Course summary

Film Studies explores the creative potential of film and active film making, exploring the relationships between films and the societies they portray. Students investigate US, British and world cinema covering major, mini-major and independent films. The course explores social, historical and cultural films from a range of eras and includes in-depth analysis of critically acclaimed films, analysing performance, cinematography, sound, editing and mise-en-scène. Students also write, shoot, and direct their short film projects.