Film Studies - Placement Year (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

This Film Studies - Placement Year (Hons)  course from Lancaster University  provide an ideal film setting. you'll graduate with a combination of intellectual and practical skills, in close film analysis, indispensable for critical and creative pursuits.

Dive into the fascinating world of film, studying cinema and its history from international perspectives. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the development of cinema, from Victorian novelty films to the thriving global industries of the 21st century. Underpinned by film theory, you will draw on literary theory, social and political theory, philosophy, and psychoanalysis, giving you a deep understanding and a broad view of the influences that helped shape the film industry today.

You will build on your practical skills by delving into cinematography, editing, and sound, whilst also exploring film-making styles such as narrative, documentary and experimental. Together with global film practices, storytelling and scriptwriting, and gender and politics in film, you will be introduced to a wide range of themes that will influence the work you produce throughout your degree and your future career. From tackling the superhero genre through a powerful microfilm, to an award-winning film that provides a ‘women’s lens’ on the fear of walking home alone at night, past graduates have explored a wealth of topics through exciting film projects.

Career opportunities:

The film industry is constantly evolving, with new roles and technologies transforming how we create and consume content. Careers in film production, media, and the creative industries look very different than they did even five or ten years ago, and they continue to change at a rapid pace. Our Film Studies programme is designed to equip you with a versatile skill set so that you’re ready for whatever comes next.

Through this course, you’ll develop critical analysis, research, presentation, and writing skills, as well as hands-on experience with film-making equipment, editing software, and project management — valuable assets across a wide range of career paths.

As a graduate of Film Studies, you could go on to pursue a career in the following roles:

• Film and Media Producer

• Advertising Executive

• Marketing Executive

• Broadcast and Print Journalist

• Film Programmer or Curator

• Script Supervisor

• Content Producer (TV, Film, Video, and Social Media)

• Art Director

• Teacher

• Film Director

For those seeking further specialisation, our Film Studies degree also lays a strong foundation for postgraduate study. Previous graduates have continued their studies at renowned institutions such as the London Film School, the Met Film School, the National Film and Television School, and the New York Film Academy, gaining advanced training in areas such as directing, cinematography, and screenwriting.