Program Overview
Trinity College Dublin's Film Studies program is a comprehensive four-year Bachelor of Arts degree that immerses students in film and media culture. Through a blend of theoretical exploration and practical filmmaking, students develop critical thinking, creativity, and screenwriting abilities. The program offers a wide range of courses, hands-on learning opportunities, and industry connections, preparing graduates for careers in film, media, and related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Film Studies (JH) at Trinity College Dublin is a four-year full-time Bachelor of Arts (Honors) degree program with 30 available places. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of film and media culture, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and practical filmmaking skills. Students will explore a wide range of film genres, theories, and historical contexts, while also developing their own creative projects and screenwriting abilities.
Outline:
First and Second Years:
- Introduction to Film Analysis
- American Cinema from the Silent Era to the 1930s
- American Cinema from the 1930s to the 1960s
- Introduction to European Cinemas
- Introduction to Non-Western Cinemas
- Introduction to Digital Media
- Ireland and the Cinema
- History and Practice of Visual Analysis
- Fundamentals of Filmmaking
- Introduction to Screenwriting
- Introduction to Editing
- Introduction to Film Theory and Criticism
- The Film Soundtrack
- Documentary Theory and Practice
Third and Fourth Years:
- Digital Storyworlds
- Contemporary Non-Western Cinemas
- Film Theory and Criticism
- Melodrama
- Russian Cinema
- Screening Irish-America
- Transnational Cinemas
- New Hollywood Cinema
- Cult Cinema
- British Cinema
- History and Practice of Visual Analysis
- Film Costume and Fashion
- Post-Revolutionary Iranian Cinema
- Writing for the Big Screen
- Writing for the Small Screen
- Advanced Editing
- Creative Film Practice
- Practical Documentary
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a combination of essays, assignments, projects, class participation, and presentations. In their final year, students will create a screenplay or video essay with an accompanying theoretical rationale of 4,000 words.
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are actively engaged in research and creative practice. Small class sizes allow for personalized attention and guidance. The program also emphasizes hands-on learning through workshops, screenings, and practical projects.
Careers:
Graduates of the Film Studies program have pursued careers in various fields, including:
- Film and television production
- Journalism
- Digital media
- Reviewing and criticism
- Arts administration
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Teaching
- Civil and public service
Other:
- The program offers opportunities for study abroad through Erasmus exchanges with universities in France and Germany.
- Students can participate in the DU Film Society and the student-run film journal, Trinity Film Review.
- The program has an Industry Advisory Panel comprised of leading professionals in the film industry, who provide career advice and insights to students.
Trinity College Dublin
Overview:
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's leading university, known for its vibrant community of staff, students, and alumni. It is considered one of the world's great universities, located in the heart of Dublin, a city renowned for its rich history and culture.
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Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university boasts a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, fostering a sense of community among its members. Students can expect a stimulating environment where ideas are exchanged and explored.
