PGDip in Film and Screen Studies

Program Overview

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The PGDip in Film and Screen Studies at the University of Sussex offers a unique blend of critical and creative approaches to audiovisual media. With two pathways (Moving Image Studies and Media Arts), the program equips students with the skills and knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of moving image media in the 21st century. Taught by internationally recognized experts, the program emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and interdisciplinary exploration. Graduates are prepared for careers in the film and media industries or further academic study.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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The PGDip in Film and Screen Studies

offers a unique combination of critical and creative approaches to the past and the future of audiovisual media. It aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to address current transformations of moving image media in a globalised world, from the media in your pocket to architectural screens. The program explores both the old and the new, philosophy and history, theory and practice, to help students understand the challenges of the 21st century's culture of moving images, changing artistic and political contexts, and ever-developing technologies.

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Key features of the program:

• Innovative approach to learning and research: The program takes students beyond the borders of traditional film studies, encouraging them to think critically and imaginatively across media forms, disciplinary boundaries, and conceptual and creative work.
• Two pathways: The program offers two pathways, allowing students to specialize in either
• Moving Image Studies
or
• Media Arts
.
• Taught by experts: The program is taught by scholars of international standing with expertise in diverse areas, including film criticism and creation, new screen technologies, early cinema, artist's film, and non-fiction film.
• Globally recognized department: The Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies has been ranked 2nd in the UK for "world-leading or internationally excellent" research and 16th in the world for communication and media studies.

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Outline:

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Program structure:

• one-year full-time or two-year part-time
• Students choose one of the two pathways,
• Moving Image Studies
or
• Media Arts
.
• Each pathway has
• compulsory modules
and a selection of
• optional modules
to choose from.
• short practical workshops

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Compulsory modules:

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Moving Image Studies pathway:

• Archaeology of the Moving Image (30 or 15 credits)
• Politics of the Audiovisual (30 or 15 credits)

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Media Arts pathway:

• Archaeology of the Moving Image (30 or 15 credits)
• Experimental Media (30 or 15 credits)

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Optional modules:

Students can choose 60 credits of modules from a list made available by the department. The list includes modules in various areas such as:

• Film history
• Film theory
• Film criticism
• Film production
• Digital media
• Media and society

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Teaching:

• The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and individual tutorials.
• The program is taught by internationally recognized experts in the field of film and screen studies.
• critical and creative approach

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Careers:

• The program prepares students for a variety of careers in the film and media industries, including:
• Filmmaker
• Film critic
• Film curator
• Media researcher
• Media journalist
• Media educator
• The program also provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue further academic study in the field of film and screen studies.

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Other:

• The program is designed to be challenging and intellectually stimulating.
• The program offers a supportive and friendly learning environment.

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Annual tuition fees These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. Home - full-time: £6910 Home - part-time: £3455 International - full-time: £13640 Additional costs There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme.