Film Studies
Glamorous, seductive and global in its significance, film is one of the most powerfully influential media forms to emerge in the twentieth century. For over a hundred years, it has shown us how to behave, worked upon our sense of right and wrong, and suggested what society expects of men and women. It has given us spectacular illusions, told us extravagant lies and provided glimpses of shadowy truths.
Film Studies takes you under its skin, exposing its mechanics, its artistry and artifice, and reveals how film can structure and manipulate our understanding of the world. It enables you to understand how, in the darkness of the cinema, film might shape your thinking and how you can become aware of its influence. As such, it is one of the most interesting academic subjects available to students in Higher Education.
Since film is constantly changing, film studies is dynamic, challenging and open to a variety of new and contrary perspectives. As a student of film, you may help shape the future direction and development of the subject.
What is Film Studies?
Since many potential students are interested in film but have not yet had the opportunity to explore the subject, the Film Studies programmes at Edge Hill University assume no previous knowledge. Enthusiasm and a willingness to watch and read about film are the essential requirements of students accepted onto one of our programmes. Studying film will open up new approaches to viewing and understanding cinema. You will explore its roots and breakthroughs, its stars and unsung heroes.
Film Studies will help you develop your own opinions and arguments about this most attractive and influential of media. Your relationship with film will never be the same again.
Why study film at Edge Hill?
Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor in Film Studies, who will offer you as much personal tutorial support as you require. In this way, you will find the transition to being an undergraduate student much easier at Edge Hill University than you might elsewhere.
Film Studies students also benefit from exceptional facilities, including three major lecture theatres with excellent projection systems, seminar rooms fitted for the screening and close analysis of film extracts and still images, and, for those students studying on the Film Studies with Film Production programme, the CMIST centre houses state of the art resources, including Apple Mac Studios, whilst the Learning Innovation Centre boasts a fully-equipped television studio and digital editing facilities.
What skills will I gain?
Film Studies will help you in developing your academic and vocational skills. You will graduate as a literate, articulate and employable individual capable of working independently, competently and professionally in whatever career you decide to pursue.
Whether you aspire to a career in the film-related industries or wish to enjoy the benefits of a good education in a subject that interests you, a degree in Film Studies will serve you well throughout your working life. This is because our programmes assist you in developing the key transferable skills essential to employers, including the ability to think critically and creatively, to work in groups, to present your ideas clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing, and to use IT.