Foundation Pathway in English, Media, Drama, and Writing - Continue to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Film and Media

If communication is of interest to students and wanting to explore how humans use words, stories and images to express their ideas, then an English, media, drama and writing pathway could be fitting. The English and writing courses let you develop their own style of writing and explore facets of English language, literature and linguistics that fascinate them. The film and media courses let students explore the culture of communication, and develop their own style of media production – while focusing on the skills and knowledge valued by employers. Combine film theory and media theory with practical skills including film-making, multimedia content creation and digital publishing. The BA (Hons) Film and Media degree will introduce students to the key issues debates in film and media from feminism and postmodernism to the impact of film, TV, music and the media on society, including politics, youth culture and technology.. Students will also create their own short films in video, animation or 16mm format. Working in a professional TV and film studios, students will be trained in all aspects of the craft, including camera operation, sound recording and editing. They will also be able to focus on particular areas of interest, including digital publishing (building apps), radio production, screenwriting and computer coding.