ObjectivesThis course provides you with the opportunity to: develop specific skills in film journalism and make a detailed study of the social, political, economic, historical and artistic aspects of mass media; study the historical, social, cultural and national development of film; analyse a wide range of film genres and develop important practical skills used by film journalists. become a professional communicator, working in areas of media production, communication, problem solving, group work and business organisation; develop a good understanding of a wide range of media activities and gain experience of using language and media for creative and specialist purposes.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements You should have a minimum of 280 points including two 6-unit awards. For BTEC NND we require DMM.
Academic titleBA Film Journalism and Media
Course descriptionCourse Structure
Year 1
Introduction to Film Genres
National Cinema and Film Directors Journalism - Structures, Themes and Issues
Successful Writing
Understanding Media and Society
Introduction to IT and DTP
Year 2
Film Journalism: Writing Techniques and Skills
Film Journalism: Principles and Practice
Cinema, Media and Business Journalism in Film Media Sociology and Media Culture Media Business, Industry and Technology
Year 3
Professional Case Study
Practical Project
Media Policy: UK and International Perspective
Media Laws, Regulations and Ethics Media Audiences and Audience Research