Film & Television Studies BA - University of E

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GBP 23,700

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Medium of studying

Duration

48 months

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Degree

Bachelors

Major

Film Studies | Film Production

Area of study

Arts

Course Language

English

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GBP 23,700

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Program Overview

The BA Film & Television Studies program at the University of Exeter offers a comprehensive exploration of film and television history, theory, and practice. It equips students with a deep understanding of film's role in culture, society, and the media landscape, providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the industry or further academic study. The program emphasizes critical thinking, analysis, and practical filmmaking, and prepares students for careers in fields such as film production, journalism, and education.

Program Outline

BA Film & Television Studies - University of Exeter

Degree Overview:

This program offers a comprehensive exploration of film and television history, analyzing world cinemas to understand film's role and power in today's media landscape. Students gain deep knowledge of film and television as a cultural, social, industrial, and global phenomenon. The program equips students with the tools and vocabulary to question and examine culture and their role within it.

Outline:

Year 1:

Compulsory Modules:
EAF1501 Major Debates in Film Theory (30 credits):
EAF1504 Introduction to Film History (30 credits): This module provides a foundational understanding of film history, covering significant movements, directors, and genres across different periods.
EAF1506 Interrogating Screens (30 credits): This module examines the diverse forms and functions of film and television, exploring their impact on culture and society.
EAF1507 The Contemporary Film and Television Industries (30 credits): This module delves into the contemporary film and television industries, analyzing their structures, practices, and economic realities.

Year 2:

Optional Modules:
FTVS Stage 2 SH option modules 2023-4:
EAF2500 European Cinemas: Art, Industry, Entertainment (15 credits):
EAF2502 Shots in the Dark (30 credits): This module delves into the history and theory of film noir, analyzing its stylistic features, thematic concerns, and cultural significance.
EAF2508 Cinescapes: Time, Space and Identity (30 credits): This module examines the representation of time, space, and identity in film, exploring how these elements shape cinematic narratives and experiences.
EAF2511 Television: Times, Trends and Technologies (30 credits): This module examines the evolution of television, exploring its historical development, technological advancements, and cultural impact.
EAF2512 European Cinemas: Art, Industry, Entertainment (30 credits): This module explores the diverse cinematic traditions of Europe, examining their artistic, industrial, and entertainment aspects.
EAF2513 Filmmaking (30 credits): This module provides practical experience in filmmaking, allowing students to develop their skills in scriptwriting, directing, and production.
FTVS Stage 2 SH co-listed modules 2023-4:
EAS2103 Modernism and Modernity: Literature 1900-1960 (30 credits):
EAS2031 Creative Writing: Building a Story (30 credits): This module provides practical training in creative writing, focusing on the development of narrative structure, characterization, and style.
EAS2090 Humanities after the Human: Further Adventures in Critical Theory (30 credits): This module examines contemporary critical theory, exploring its implications for understanding the human condition in a rapidly changing world.
EAS2104 Crossing the Water: Transatlantic Literary Relations (30 credits): This module explores the interconnectedness of literary traditions across the Atlantic, examining the exchange of ideas and influences between Europe and America.
EAS2113 Culture, Crisis and Ecology in a Postcolonial World (30 credits): This module explores the intersection of culture, crisis, and ecology in a postcolonial world, examining the challenges and opportunities facing societies in the wake of colonialism.
HUM HUM2000-HUM2001:
HUM2000 Humanities in the Workplace (30 credits):
HUM2001 Humanities in the Workplace (15 credits): This module explores the relevance of humanities disciplines in the workplace, examining how critical thinking, communication, and cultural understanding can enhance professional success.

Placement Year (if taken):

With Study Abroad:
HUM3999 Year Abroad (120 credits):
With Employment Experience:
Students spend a year working in a relevant field within the UK, gaining practical experience and developing professional skills.
With Employment Experience Abroad:
Students spend a year working in a relevant field abroad, gaining international experience and developing cultural awareness.

Final Year:

Compulsory Modules:
EAF3514 Film Studies Dissertation (30 credits):
EAF3516 Creative Film Dissertation (30 credits): Students create a video essay or short film on a chosen topic related to film studies.
Optional Modules:
FTVS Final Stage SH option modules 2023-4:
EAF3501 American Independent Film (30 credits):
EAF3508 Beyond Sex and the City: Becoming a Woman in Western Cinema (30 credits): This module examines the representation of women in Western cinema, exploring how gender roles, stereotypes, and power dynamics are portrayed on screen.
EAF3513 British Screens (30 credits): This module explores the history and development of British film and television, examining its unique cultural and industrial contexts.
EAF3514 Film Studies Dissertation (30 credits): Students conduct independent research and write a dissertation on a chosen topic related to film studies.
EAF3515 Something to See: War and Visual Media (30 credits): This module examines the representation of war in visual media, exploring how film, television, and other forms of visual culture depict conflict and its consequences.
EAF3516 Creative Film Dissertation (30 credits): Students create a video essay or short film on a chosen topic related to film studies.
EAF3518 Queering British Film and Television (30 credits): This module explores the representation of LGBTQ+ identities in British film and television, examining how these narratives challenge and subvert dominant norms.
EAF3520 Beyond Sex and the City: Becoming a Woman in Contemporary Western Cinema (15 credits): This module examines the representation of women in contemporary Western cinema, exploring how gender roles, stereotypes, and power dynamics are portrayed on screen.
EAF3521 Film Audiences (30 credits): This module explores the relationship between film and its audiences, examining how films are received, interpreted, and experienced by viewers.
FTVS Final Stage SH co-listed option modules 2023-4:
EAS3128 Writing the Short Film (30 credits):
EAS3504 Surrealism and its Legacies (30 credits): This module explores the artistic movement of surrealism, examining its origins, key figures, and lasting influence on art, literature, and film.
EAS3195 Acts of Writing: From Decolonisation to Globalisation (30 credits): This module examines the role of writing in processes of decolonization and globalization, exploring how literary and cultural production has been shaped by these historical forces.
EAS3252 Poison, Filth, Trash: Modernism, Censorship and Resistance (30 credits): This module explores the relationship between modernism, censorship, and resistance, examining how artistic expression has been challenged and contested throughout history.
EAS3241 Harlem and After: African American Literature 1925-present (30 credits): This module examines the development of African American literature from the Harlem Renaissance to the present, exploring its themes, styles, and cultural impact.
EAS3502 Shakespeare and Crisis (30 credits): This module explores the works of William Shakespeare in relation to themes of crisis, examining how his plays reflect and engage with the challenges and anxieties of his time.

Course Variants:

BA Film & Television Studies with Study Abroad (UCAS code: W601): Students spend their third year studying at one of the University of Exeter's partner institutions abroad.
BA Film & Television Studies with Employment Experience (UCAS code: W602): Students spend their third year working in a relevant field within the UK.
BA Film & Television Studies with Employment Experience Abroad (UCAS code: W603): Students spend their third year working in a relevant field abroad.

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a combination of exams, essays, presentations, and sequence analyses (detailed analysis of film clips). The first year does not count towards the final degree classification, but students must pass it to progress. To be eligible for "with Study Abroad" programs, students need to achieve an average of 60% or more in their first year. Assessments in the second year, year abroad (if applicable), and final year contribute to the final degree classification.

Teaching:

The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, screenings, student study groups, and web and IT resources. Seminars are central to the learning experience, involving groups of 10-20 students and typically running for two hours. Weekly 50-minute lectures support many modules. Students can also attend the "Creative Dialogues" lecture series, which hosts internationally acclaimed actors, directors, and film critics.

Careers:

Graduates from the University of Exeter's Film Studies program are highly sought after by employers. The program equips students with skills that are relevant for a wide range of careers, including:

Graduate-level roles in:
Events Management
TV production
Film industry
Publishing
Education
Sales
Communications
Marketing

Example Careers:

Accounts Executive
Data and Research Analyst
Digital Media Assistant
Editor/Film-maker
Innovations Coordinator
Marketing Executive
Market Researcher
Post-production Assistant
Production Runner
PR Consultant

Further Study:

Recent graduates have progressed to postgraduate courses in:

MA English
MA Film and Cinema
MA Creative Writing
MA International Film Business
MA History
MA Arts and Cinema Studies
MA Creative Writing
MA Film Studies
MA Theology
MRes in Sexuality and Gender Studies

Other:

The University of Exeter has a dedicated Careers Service that provides support and guidance to students in finding employment.
The program offers the Exeter Award and the Exeter Leaders Award, which include employability-related workshops, skills events, volunteering, and employment opportunities.
The University of Exeter has world-class film research resources, including the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, the largest university library collection in the UK.
The program has a distinctive international approach to film analysis, history, and theory.

UK students: £9,250 per year International students: £23,700 per year