BA (Hons)Cinema
Study location | United Kingdom, Cardiff (ATRiuM) |
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Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 3 years |
Study language | English |
Awards | BA (Hons) |
Course code | P303 |
Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Good results in Mathematics/Numeracy, English and relevant art and design subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 (with no skill level below 5.5) Secondary school exam result can be accepted for the following countries: |
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Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. An interview and portfolio are required for this course Your portfolio should include a showreel/examples of film work and examples of written work, both essays and/or samples of scripts. The portfolio can include photographs, artwork, design projects, paintings, storyboards etc. You will also be required to complete a task for the interview. On one side of A4 paper, write a synopsis of your best idea (fiction) for the 5-minute film that you would like to make most. You may add sample storyboard/drawings for illustration, photographs, soundscapes, or even moving images, which may indicate your stylistic approach to the task. |
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Overview
Film – how it’s written, promoted, distributed, exhibited, analysed and enjoyed – will be central to your studies on this BA (Hons) Cinema degree. You will analyse and debate the forms and functions of film and cinema, develop your creative writing skills in screenwriting modules, and position yourself as a ‘cinema creative’.
This cinema and film degree is taught in the heart of Cardiff, a city with a thriving film and TV industry. It’s home to Pinewood Studio Wales and it’s where the BBC films many of its drama shows, including Doctor Who and Sherlock.
You’ll study alongside filmmakers from our new Film and TV School Wales, and benefit from industry events on and off campus such as talks by filmmakers and industry professionals and visits to studios and festivals.
Please note this course replaces BA(Hons) Film Studies in 2019. If you are interested in a practical film degree take a look at our BA (Hons) Film course.
Career opportunities
This cinema and film degree will give you valuable training in communication, and the wide range of skills taught may prepare students for careers in screenwriting, journalism, exhibition, research and education.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.