Program Overview
This degree combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills in digital production, screenwriting, and directing. Students will gain advanced understanding of film and develop their creative and critical abilities, preparing them for careers in the media and creative industries. The program offers a flexible structure with specialization options and access to industry professionals, state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant community.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This course allows you to combine practice, critical and creative work. You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in digital production, screenwriting, directing and develop your understanding of film, moving image and broader film culture. You will analyse and reflect on film and documentary. Practice-based learning framed by the study of film concepts and current industrial practices will encourage you to become creative and critical practitioners with highly developed audio-visual literacy – valuable employability skills for the media and creative industries sector. This exciting course will provide you with all the tools and knowledge that you will need to make a profession of your passion and forge a career in film. The school is also home to a dynamic and vibrant community of professionals and students who want to make and study films. Nestled in a breath-taking location between the Snowdonia National Park and the Irish Sea, Bangor’s location has brought HBO, Netflix, the BBC, S4C and a host of a major film companies to shoot here. Recent productions include Watchmen at Penrhyn Castle or The Crown in Caernarfon Castle.
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A flexible degree structure balancing subject breadth with opportunities to specialise in film history, theory, screenwriting, film music or film production. A dynamic, creative and professional learning experience - working closely with world-leading scholars and practising industry professionals and consultants. Excellent facilities, including a fully equipped media centre with editing suites and the latest 4K digital filmmaking equipment.
