BA (Hons) Film Bachelor's degree at the University of Kent

Tackles big questions about what is film and what questions academics discuss in relation to this medium. Explores systematic exploration of film, competing definitions, how spectators engage with film, and social, cultural, and political conditions and ideologies that film reproduces. Discusses classical and contemporary writings on film and develops arguments on exemplary films.

Explores film connections between past and present through primary and secondary sources. Evaluates films for their aesthetic, technological, economic, social and political value. Develops appreciation of contextual study of film through research and writing on selected aspects of film historiography.

Teaches how films tell stories and explores narrative construction principles and film style aspects such as mise-en-scène, cinematography and sound. Develops ability to analyse different types of films, evaluate what they are trying to do and how they achieve it.

Introduces moving image production and principles of audiovisual language drawing upon concepts in Film and Media Studies. Develops technical skills in pre-production, production and post-production along with craft skills applicable to both narrative and experimental screen production.

Builds on specific skills from Film & Media Practice 1 and introduces other kinds of digital content creation. Expands practice-based and technical skills to produce various forms of narrative-based and non-fiction creative outputs including documentary, podcasts, and audiovisual essays.

Explores how combining images fulfils various functions including shaping stories, guiding points of view, creating emotions and aesthetic effects. Focuses on work of film/video editors and 'editing' as approach to shaping raw material. Situates focus within broader context of 'montage' and 'collage'.

Introduces concepts, terms, and skills involved in writing screenplays and the craft of screenwriting. Explores conventions of dramatic structure and examines new narrative forms and short film variations. Takes students through the writing process from preparation and initial concept to final draft.

Introduces essential components of non-fiction filmmaking through practical exercises and analysis. Covers history of non-fiction film including early cinema, direct cinema, cinema verité, and the film essay. Provides opportunities to develop creative practice including treatment/proposal and production of final film project.

Studies historical, cultural, political and economic determinants of 'world' or 'national' cinemas. Examines case studies from various regions including Latin America, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and East Asia. Explores colonial and postcolonial politics and how cinema reflects on notions of national identity.

Explores how cinemas, galleries, theatres and museums can become more accessible to visitors with impairments. Assesses disability representation in contemporary culture. Students conduct access audits and gain training for work as access officer in arts, education or heritage contexts.

Investigates theoretical ideas and research on ways art is created, perceived, and applied. Studies empirical research on visual arts, performing arts, music, and film. Explores aesthetic perception, emotion and meaning in art, creativity, and social and cultural influences on art.

Explores diverse schools, techniques, and methods of cinematography from classical to contemporary approaches. Analyses role of cinematography in shaping narrative, mood, and audience perception. Covers framing, lighting, camera movement and frame composition.

Examines emergence, consolidation, and collapse of the studio system in Hollywood between the coming of sound in 1929 and its dismantling in 1960. Covers the rise of the star system, emergence of genres, self-regulation and censorship, technological developments, and changes in audience.