The Bachelor of Film and Screen Media from University College Cork is a special and unique degree that offers students a comprehensive education on the history, theory, values, aesthetics and ideology of the moving image.
The philosophy of our BA is that theory, analysis, and history must be informed by practice, and that practice, in turn, must be informed by a deep understanding of how cinema and ideas about film have developed. moving picture. Therefore, this unique program innovatively combines the study of film and screen media (Internet, mobile social networks, electronic publishing) and practical filmmaking modules and writing and digital filmmaking workshops for the screen.
The bachelor’s degree equips students with the skills for careers in the media, culture and creative industries, teaching, journalism, or for further study and research at the graduate level.
Led by internationally recognized experts, this BA will immerse students in the history and theory of cinema and the screen from around the world, from the birth of cinema to the Internet age. Students also make films under the guidance of seasoned professionals and take advantage of professionalization opportunities provided by the program’s association with film festivals such as Schull’s Fastnet Short Film Festival. With a thriving component of visiting speakers, guest professionals, and artist-in-residence, students will have the opportunity to meet and be taught by film industry professionals and expert speakers from universities and archives around the world.
The Bachelor of Film and Screen Media is a bachelor’s degree that lasts for 3 years. Students earn the following 60 credits each year, as follows:
First year: BA Film and Screen Media (30 credits) + two other subjects (15 credits each)
Second year: BA Film and Screen Media (40 credits) + other subject (20 credits)
Third year: BA Film and Screen Media (40 credits) + other subject (20 credits)
You can also take the International Path and spend your third year studying Film and your other subject at a partner university abroad.
Each year, students will take core courses in theories, history and aesthetics of film and motion picture media, and in the practical making of films.
(Choose one of the following. Please note that the availability of specific optional modules may vary from year to year)
Semester 1:
Semester 2:
Study and work abroad, live this experience that will change your life