Film and Theatre (Placement Year) (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

Whether you want to focus on performing, production, cinema history, film theory, scenography, directing or playwriting, join us to shape the film and theatre industry of the future. You'll graduate with a combination of intellectual and practical skills indispensable for critical and creative pursuits.

What can I expect from studying Film at Lancaster University?

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 As well as deepening your knowledge of international film history, you will develop skills of close film analysis, examining how formal elements work in concert to produce meanings and generate effects.

You will also build your practical skills in cinematography, editing and sound, and explore 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 could influence the work you produce during your degree and your future career. One past student tackled the superhero genre through a powerful microfilm, while another produced an award-winning film exploring the fear women have of walking home alone at night.

You will have access to top-of-the-line production equipment including cinema-ready digital cameras with prime lenses, DSLR cameras, versatile set lighting, grip equipment and full access to Adobe Creative Cloud in our acoustic editing suites. Our specialist facilities ensure you can put your ideas into practice, with support when needed from our friendly technicians.

Careers

Developing your professional skills is at the core of this course. You will build a portfolio of transferable skills that will serve you in a variety of career pursuits. You’ll develop critical analysis, research, presentation, writing and creative 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.

You could go on to pursue a career in the following roles:

• Film and Media Producer

• Film journalist

• Marketing Executive

• Broadcast and Print Journalist

• Film Programmer or Curator

• Script Supervisor

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

• Director

• Technician

• Writers

• Performer

• Scenographer

• Journalist

• Publisher

A significant number of our Theatre graduates go on to set up their own theatre companies or small businesses.