Film and Television Studies (BA Hons - Single)

Overview

The course provides a wide-ranging examination of film and television cultures, considering a variety of national and industrial contexts, and drawing essential links between practice and theory. Students are guided through a combination of theoretical, historical and cultural approaches as they explore American, British, European and World cinema and television from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Practice-based projects in short filmmaking and screenwriting are enabled by up-to-date facilities, including an advanced digital editing suite and students develop transferrable skills through a variety of teaching methods.

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

www.londonmet.ac.uk/depts/fass/

Course contents

Three levels, each of 120 credits. If you take a Joint, you study each subject for 60 credits at each level.

Level 1 topics include:

• Theorising Film
• Approaches to Film and Television History
• Moving Image Practice
• American Film and Television Genres

Level 2 topics include:

• Stardom and Performance
• Truth and Fiction in Film and Television
• Exploring Film and Digital Practice
• European Cinema

Level 3 topics include:

• Hollywood and American Culture
• Artists’ Film and Surrealism
• Gender, Reception and Interpretation
• Film and Philosophy

Assessment

Assessment is via written coursework, practical group work, in-class exams and a final dissertation or practice/theory project.

Careers

Successful completion of this course offers improved career opportunities in the media industries as well as a wide variety of professions including teaching. The programme is also excellent preparation for further research or study. Employability and transferrable skills are an integral aspect of the course.

Student profiles

'Potential lies within everyone. It is your environment and the people around you which help encourage and develop ideas and skills. Studying film at London Met has provided the perfect means to develop both a broad and specialised understanding of film theory and practice, while at the same time promoting invaluable career orientated skills. The continuous enhancement of the programme, together with its enthusiastic and supportive staff, have meant that my study has been both enjoyable and extremely beneficial.'
A recent film graduate

Applying and entry

Sept full-time: apply through UCAS
Sept part-time, Feb 2013 full/part-time: apply direct to the University - contact Admissions for an application form.

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, students should normally have 260 points from at least two ‘A’ levels, a Level 3 Diploma, or equivalent. Mature students are also encouraged to apply..

Further information

Please contact the Admissions Office:
Tel: +44(0)20 7133 4202
Fax: +44(0)20 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk
or for further academic questions, contact Dr Leila Wimmer