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BA (Hons) Writing and Film

Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Writing and Film program at Anglia Ruskin University is a unique blend of creative writing and film studies. Students will learn how to craft compelling stories for the screen, as well as develop their skills in writing for various media platforms. The course covers a range of topics including scriptwriting, editing, sound design, and film history. With expert teaching and hands-on experience, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the film industry and be prepared to pursue a career in this exciting field.

Additional Information

Students on this course will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including editing suites, sound studios, and screening rooms. The course is taught by experienced industry professionals with extensive knowledge of the film industry. Graduates of this program have gone on to work in a variety of roles within the industry, including scriptwriter, editor, and producer.

Unlock Your Creative Potential at Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University has a strong reputation for providing high-quality film and media education. The university's location in Cambridge provides access to a thriving cultural scene, with numerous film festivals and events throughout the year. Students on this course will benefit from the university's excellent links with the industry, including partnerships with major film studios and production companies.

Why You Should Study This Course

Youll learn to tell stories that engage audiences, whether you want to write poetry, drama, short fiction, or make films and documentaries. Youll explore and develop professional writing techniques related to film including screenwriting and film journalism. Youll get invaluable feedback on all of your creative writing work from professional writers, including our teaching staff and Royal Literary Fund fellows, as well as your fellow students. This will offer you the unique opportunity to consider a range of responses to your work, as well as sharpening your own critical skills. Investigating filmmaking practices from all over the world, and learning the language of film from the perspective of a filmmaker, youll make your own short films in video, animation, or 16mm format, with full training in camera operation, sound recording, and editing from professional filmmakers. If you specialize in filmmaking, youll put your well-practiced skills to the test in a project that, once complete, will be screened at the Cambridge Arts Picturehouse. The best may also be selected for showing at the Cambridge Film Festival. Youll learn to write knowledgeably and critically about film, giving you even more opportunities to get involved in Cambridges exciting arts scene.

General Eligibility

  • 96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).

  • 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules

  • Film Language and Concepts

  • Creative Moving Image

  • Introduction to Imaginative Writing

  • Screenwriting: The Short Film

  • Fundamentals of Publishing

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Writing Short Fiction

  • Classical Hollywood Cinema

  • Theorising Spectatorship

  • Writing for the Stage

  • Ruskin Module (15 credits)

  • Careers in Writing: Editing and Copywriting

Optional modules

  • Documentary Film Theory

  • 16mm Filmmaking

  • Film Criticism and Reviewing

  • Independent Cinema: US and Beyond

  • Non-Fiction Filmmaking

  • From Script to Screen

  • Anglia Language Programme

  • Writing Creative Non-Fiction

  • Filmmakers on film

3 Year 3

Core modules

  • Writing Poetry

  • Film Journalism

Optional modules

  • Major Project Writing

  • Special Topics in Film Studies

  • Screenwriting: Writing and Selling the Feature Film

  • Experiments in Film and Moving Image

  • Professional Practice in Film

  • Avant-Garde Cinema

  • Gender and Popular Cinema

  • Narrative in Global Cinema

  • Research Project in Film and Media

  • Worldbuilding 1 and 2

  • The Business of Being a Writer: Craft and Professional Practice

  • Novel Writing: Long-Form Prose

  • Anglia Language Programme

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants to Joint Honours is 7.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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