Fine Art and Film (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

From its cityscape and rural backdrops to its coastal scenery, Lancaster’s surroundings provide ample inspiration and filming locations.

Why study Fine Art and Film at Lancaster?

• Combine fine art practice with the study of contemporary ideas and art movements

• Work with tutors who are practicing artists and scholars, working with video, 3D, machine learning, environment, temporality, new materialism, participation and socially engaged practices.

• Take advantage of your own dedicated art studio spaces with expert technical support on hand

• Benefit from access to our editing suites and specialist equipment, including cinema-ready digital cameras and workshop spaces

• Work with tutors who are practicing artists, filmmakers and theorists, exhibiting and publishing their work across a range of media

• Deepen your knowledge of global film history while also gaining practical film-making experience

Careers

This degree supports you in developing the ambition, confidence, and skills to produce fine art and film at a professional level. You will build a strong set of transferable skills, helping you stand out to employers.

You will understand the key entry points into the diverse pathways that artists' careers can take, from your first experiences of installing and documenting your work, to the construction of portfolios, presentations and high-quality applications. 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.

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

• Film and Media Producer

• Film journalist

• Curator

• Marketing Executive

• Exhibition, Museum and Gallery Manager

• Professional Artist

• Broadcast and Print Journalist

• Film Programmer or Curator

• Script Supervisor

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

• Director

• TV and Film Scenographer

• Teaching