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Course code
MA038
Attendance
Full time
Duration
2 years
Intake
September only
Film Studies is the study of film as an art form. You will study everything from the early days of silent film with Buster Keaton, to Classic Hollywood exploring the “Master of Suspense”, Hitchcock, to gritty British film 'Trainspotting' and world film including the Argentinean black comedy 'Wild Tales'. You will gain understanding of the significance of each film via specialist study.
The skills you will develop by studying film can springboard you into a wide variety of careers .
- Core study areas include Film Form, Meaning and Response and Context of the films studied
Within most films there is a specialist study area including:
- Auteur for Classic Hollywood and experimental film
- Narrative and storytelling in British film
- Spectatorship and response in Contemporary Hollywood films
- Critical debates including the impact of filmmakers on others in documentary, surrealism in silent film and digital technology
Assessment will be 70% exam and 30% coursework.
Film students from Bury College have gone on to careers in:
- Television production/direction
- Radio presenting and production
- Arts fundraising and project management
- Sports journalism
- Marketing and communications
Former students have gone onto work for Capital Radio, BBC Radio 4, Salford City Radio, Heat Radio, the BBC, ITV and Red Productions.
Former students have gone onto work for Capital Radio, BBC Radio 4, Salford City Radio, Heat Radio, the BBC, ITV and Red Productions.
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
- Commitment
- Collaboration
- Confidence
- Resilience
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
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As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.
These may include:
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Gaming Hub
- Music Club
- Pride Club
- Student Ambassador Scheme
- A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.
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