Film and Television University of Reading

Overview

Key features

Throughout this Film and Television BA degree from the University of Reading , you'll look at films and TV programmes from a range of periods and cultural settings, and will have the opportunity to collaborate in the making of film and television projects.

Develop a wide range of professional and practical skills, including:

• editing
• sound and lighting design
• screenwriting and directing
• TV studio production.

You’ll also gain supporting academic knowledge, learning about the histories and meanings of films and TV programmes. The Department of Film, Theatre & Television’s expertise lies in bringing together practice and theory in a way that meets current industry demands. You’ll have the chance to undertake industry placements, professional collaborations and study abroad opportunities, to develop your practice in a range of contexts.

Career opportunities:

Film and television play a vital role in how people understand and shape the world, and so sustainability, accessibility and social engagement are thoroughly embedded in our degree. As a critically informed film/TV practitioner, you’ll gain the employability and entrepreneurial skills needed to start your career in the creative industries.

Alternatively, you will be well equipped to undertake further critical study if you choose to move on to a postgraduate degree.

Graduates of this degree have gone on to work in:

• film-making
• production
• performance
• cinematography
• teaching and education
• fundraising and development
• publishing and media
• arts management and administration
• advertising and marketing
• film criticism.