Ranked 1st in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2020. Media and Film Studies category.

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FILM AND TELEVISION STUDIES UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2020/21 “AN EPIC DRAMA OF ADVENTURE AND EXPLORATION ” 2001: A Space Odyssey, 1968

WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF MOVING IMAGES THE MOVING IMAGE IS THE FILM AND TELEVISION STUDIES AT WARWICK... MOST SIGNIFICANT ART FORM OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY By studying it, you’ll develop a in screenwriting and print and digital film unique way of understanding the criticism, giving you the opportunity to develop your writing skills in practical and vocational ways. EXPLORE world you live in. You’ll be exposed to a diverse film and television You can also apply for our exciting third-year culture at the forefront of change as optional module in Film Production delivered HOW THEY by the world-renowned London Film School. our means of viewing evolve. We’ll support you as you tailor your degree to You’ll be guided to pursue your academic and suit your interests. As well as developing your WORK AND knowledge of film criticism, history and theory, creative passions through traditional forms of learning alongside new forms of digital for example, you can also choose to pursue media production. We provide an ambitious, a specialised optional pathway in Television WHAT Studies through the BA Film Studies degree. innovative and world-leading curriculum as we explore history, politics, philosophy, sociology, the visual arts, drama and literature through the In addition to your degree programme, you THEY MEAN can attend specialist talks and events, often prism of film and television. delivered by our alumni who are working at all We’re a close-knit, friendly and contemporary levels of the film, media and creative sectors. TO YOU department with an expansive range of You’ll gain valuable insights and advice and expertise across Film and Television Studies. We build a network of contacts that will help you teach in small groups which allows us to have prepare for your career after Warwick. more meaningful, in-depth discussions with you WHETHER IT’S PURE PASSION FOR as you move through your degree. Your creative THE MOVING IMAGE, ITS STARS, GENRES thinking will be put to the test as you encounter AND HISTORY, OR AN ACADEMIC CURIOSITY new topics and approaches to the study of film THAT EXCITES YOU, FOLLOW A CURRICULUM and television. Alongside our lectures THAT’S AS AMBITIOUS AND INNOVATIVE and seminars we offer specialist teaching AS FILM AND TELEVISION ARE.

02 || FILM AND TELEVISION STUDIES UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2020/21 warwick.ac.uk/film 03 “DEEP IN MOST OF US IS THE POTENTIAL FOR GREATNESS TAKE A CLOSER LOOK OR THE POTENTIAL TO INSPIRE GREATNESS” We really want you to think, live Our rigorous attention to the close critical The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie, 1969 study of film and television aesthetics and breathe the moving image “One of the challenges we meet in means you’ll be treated as an active screen studying television is to ‘keep up with’ through discussion, reading, researcher from the outset. By studying with us you’ll be an ever-evolving medium which we do writing, blogging, video-essays learning alongside some of the by examining our own viewing as well as Our intensive small group teaching methods delving into television’s history. I want to and screenwriting. key figures in your subject. break through the ‘invisibility’ of television mean that you will really get the most from as an ever-present, ubiquitous medium and classroom discussion with your tutors and At Warwick you will be challenged enable students to see it with new eyes. peers. We offer cinema-standard facilities in We have an international reputation I look forward every year to sharing this intellectually as you develop your skills of all our teaching rooms meaning you’ll get for the quality of our research and unveiling and unravelling of television with audio-visual literacy and communication. closer to the moving image than ever before. feature prominently in league tables new students and always learn so much Alongside traditional essays and exams, some for our publications and public from them.” of our modules offer you the opportunity to It’s like being in a specialised film theatre engagement activities. apply what you’ve learned through a limited HELEN WHEATLEY five days a week. Four of our screening amount of creative practice - by making a rooms are equipped with 35mm, 16mm video essay or short film, or designing a film HERE ARE SOME OF OUR STAFF and DVD projection, and our main lecture INTERESTS: festival, for example. theatre is fitted with cinema-quality 2k digital “We have wonderful students in the  department, and their engagement in projection. Our students also have access to Film aesthetics and criticism The diversity of our curriculum really sets us cinema and the world always guides over 20,000 films in our library, one of the  Hollywood cinema apart - you’ll study everything from early what I do. I see the seminar classroom best stocked collections in the country.  World cinemas as a laboratory where everyone can feel cinema and historical television, to the latest enabled to bring their own ideas to the  Hollywood blockbuster, world cinema or Documentary table for discussion.” streamed video on demand release.  Film theory  Gender and film and television KARL SCHOONOVER  Television History and Criticism  British cinema  Silent cinema “I see my role as communicating to students “Warwick offered a unique and interesting course what makes film the greatest of all arts; that I hadn’t found anywhere else. Plus there are  Film and philosophy one that calls on everything one knows: plenty of resources to assist alongside teaching,  European cinemas writing, drama, performance, design, technology, and music. I want to convey as well as a balanced schedule between lectures  and seminars. This department has some of the Avant-garde cinemas different methods of understanding this art best academics in film and television, and  Popular film and television genres better - historically, critically, economically I wanted to learn from them.”  – and help students develop a vocabulary Queer Cinema through which they can be as precise as  Cities and landscapes in film and possible in naming that which they might YOMNA SOLIMAN television only currently feel or intuit.” BA Film Studies  Film stardom JOSÉ ARROYO  Film technology

04 || FILM AND TELEVISION STUDIES UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2020/21 warwick.ac.uk/film 05 A WORLD-CLASS TEACHING EXPLORE THEORY THROUGH AND LEARNING EXPERIENCE PRACTICE WARWICK’S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LONDON FILM SCHOOL From day one, you will be taught by the country’s leading scholars of film and We have a unique undergraduate This module will equip you with a valuable television through state-of-the-art lectures, seminars and individual tutorial partnership with the world-renowned set of work-related skills in film production that may give you the edge when writing supervisions. London Film School (LFS). applications for graduate employment or further study. Additionally, you will At Warwick we want to extend the ways in You will watch films every week in acquire a number of vital organisational which you learn about the moving image – this cinema conditions, most screened “In second year, I took a and collaborative skills transferable to the could include turning your talents to making twice for that extra level of detail. Once module on Hollywood Cinema workplace. you’ve watched the material, you’ll read which I absolutely loved. A lot your own short film. and prepare for in-depth seminars by of my early experience of Film came from Hollywood films, ONE OF THE BRITAIN’S GREATEST engaging with influential and ground- so it was fascinating to study Our exclusive third-year module will give you CONTEMPORARY FILM-MAKERS, the exciting opportunity to hone your critical breaking scholarship from around the Hollywood’s roots and its changing HONORARY GRADUATE MIKE LEIGH, world. You’ll be exposed to new and landscape throughout the 20th skills by directing a self-devised short fiction STARTED HIS CAREER AT THE LFS. challenging ideas and methods, but we’ll century to present day. Also, it or non-fiction film of your choice. You will be introduced me to directors that make sure you feel supported by our I’d never heard of before but who taught by the same experienced members of small group learning. You’ll also receive are now amongst some of my staff who train the industry’s next generation exceptionally detailed and supportive favourite filmmakers!” of filmmakers. feedback on all your assignments. All this will help you develop a skills portfolio If you successfully secure a limited place uniquely tailored to your interests and EDDIE CHARLES on our Film Production module, you will BA Film and Literature learning strengths. receive training in the various elements of short film production including: direction, You will have a personal tutor to guide cinematography, sound, editing and your academic progress on a drop-in production management. You will learn how and scheduled basis throughout each to produce a viable film treatment for a 6-8 term over your three years. During your minute fiction or non-fiction film, and produce degree you will encounter a very wide a reflective piece of critical writing outlining range of assessments, from traditional the intentions of the project and what essays and exams to potentially you’ve learnt from the experience. producing video assignments, an extended research dissertation, a film blog or a short film.

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genre and literary inheritance. You will explore BA FILM AND LITERATURE a range of critical approaches, developing a critical awareness as both reader and critic. YOUR CHOICE OF This course gives you the chance to study in two of the very finest Film and In your second year, you will study Hollywood DEGREE English departments in the country. Cinema, alongside either World Cinema or You will enjoy an outstanding range Silent Cinema. You will then select specialist modules offered by the English department. PATHWAYS of specialist options alongside Once you reach your third year you will study BA FILM STUDIES various core modules. On this degree you have a chance to Film Aesthetics and specialist modules in both Film and Television Studies and English. You will This core degree programme is carve out a pathway that’s tailored to In year one you will study Film and Television your own specific interests. You can: also have the opportunity to apply to write and hosted wholly within the Department Analysis and Criticism, and Film History from the research an independent dissertation project of Film and Television Studies.  Pursue a traditional academic route in Film department. From the English department of your choice or apply to make a short film film with a strong emphasis on critical and the School of Modern Languages and on our film production module. In your first year, we will introduce you to writing Cultures you will study Aspects of French and the foundations of film analysis, theory and German Literature in Translation and Modes of  history. You will also explore the study of Integrate the critical study of television Reading. Within Aspects of French and German “My favourite module was Silent Cinema. It wasn’t a module alongside film I expected to take but it turned out to be the best kind of television and related forms of visual culture Literature in Translation, you will have the chance surprise. I adored the module, learned a lot about a subject and image making.  Exciting opportunities in practice-led to examine a range of French and German I knew next to nothing about, and just about cried with teaching literary texts and gain a good understanding laughter at some of the films screened on the module. I got In your second year, you will develop your of genre, literary invention, and the social, such a joy out of the Silent module that if I am accepted onto the MA programme [...] I intend to do a research essay on understanding of specific national and historical, political and philosophical contexts of another silent subject.” literary production and reception. transnational film cultures alongside the study OPTIONAL MODULES of Hollywood cinema. You will also choose MEGAN PORTER BA Film and Literature one (or a maximum of two) of the following Below are a list of optional modules For Modes of Reading you will be given a modules: Silent Cinema, Television History recently offered by the department. These thorough introduction to the practices of literary and Criticism or Audio-Visual Avant-Gardes. are subject to change, but will give you an criticism, addressing topics including form, You may also select one further optional indication of the breadth of topics you module from the Faculty of Arts, subject to can study. approval from the Head of Department. Postwar Japanese Cinema, Postmodernism and Hollywood, Horror and the Gothic In your third year, alongside the year-long in Film and Television, 1970s American core module on Film Aesthetics, you will be Cinema, British Cinema, Issues in able to specialise in a wide range of topics led Documentary, The Practice of Film by staff with specific expertise. You can also Criticism, Screenwriting, Television History apply to write and research an independent and Criticism, Film and Social Change, dissertation project of your choice or make a Envisioning the World, Science Fiction: short film on our Film Production module. Theory as Film and Ecocinema.

08 || FILM AND TELEVISION STUDIES UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2020/21 09 IT ALL STARTS WITH LOOKING SEE THE WORLD THROUGH AND LISTENING ATTENTIVELY THE LENS OF ANOTHER CULTURE Studying for your degree offers OUR FIRST YEAR MODULES you a range of new and challenging opportunities as a learner. We expect FILM AND TELEVISION ANALYSIS It all starts with looking and listening COMBINE YOUR STUDY OF FILM real enthusiasm and commitment attentively WITH THE STUDY OF A MAJOR EUROPEAN LANGUAGE from you and, in turn, we will support FILM AND TELEVISION CRITICISM and guide you carefully throughout STUDY ABROAD We offer various combined degree FILM HISTORY programmes with the School of your time with us. SCREEN TECHNOLOGIES You can apply for a four-year BA Film Studies Modern Languages and Cultures. with Study Abroad degree programme Typically, you’ll study four modules Monday We offer various combined degree created in partnership with a range of leading to Friday with 4-6 hours of contact time per THE BUSINESS OF FILM programmes with the School of universities around the world. module. VISUAL CULTURES Modern Languages and Cultures. By taking this route, you will develop your You’ll prepare for class through set reading THESE INCLUDE: FILM THEORY knowledge of Film and Television Studies by and individual note-taking, and complete looking at a range of topics from different BA French with Film Studies all the module assignments in time for the THEORY FOR FILM perspectives. You will have the chance to BA German with Film Studies deadlines set at the beginning of each develop a specialist understanding of local term. Every module involves attending an BA Hispanic Studies with and national media and film cultures of the initial screening of the week’s chosen film or Film Studies area in which you study. You will be exposed television programme. This is followed by an to different teaching styles and approaches BA Italian with Film Studies illustrated lecture and further screening, in and have a chance to truly experience the which you can review the film or television underlying international nature of film. programme in light of ideas and contexts that have informed the lecture and set reading. You’ll then attend an hour long seminar with 10–12 other students, in which you discuss the week’s film and topic with “I love to explore the richness and diversity of world cinema. your tutor. One of my goals is to make students realise and appreciate that there is not one cinema, but many possible cinemas, and that You will also have the chance to discuss these cinemas can change our perception of cultures and your progress and gain feedback during realities, and thus ultimately of the world itself.” weekly feedback and advice hours held by all teaching staff. TIAGO DE LUCA

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Warwick’s popular student societies Warwick Student Cinema is one of the jewels We want your student experience to be All our classroom teaching is designed to give you the chance to take your love of in the crown. This society runs a professional based on the following values: develop the key analytical, organisational, standard cinema on campus for all students interpersonal communication, team working, film and television in exciting directions. during term-time. The society showcases  Intellectual rigour and problem solving skills that every You’ll make strong friendships and take over 150 films every year, from Hollywood  Creativity and adaptability contemporary workplace now requires. yourself out of your comfort zone in the blockbusters, cult classics to independent  Intercultural awareness best way possible. movies. Flagship events not to be missed We are leading the way in developing new include outdoor screenings and the ‘All From Day One in the Department, we work with practice and digitally based assessment There’s BFT Film Productions, a student film Nighter’ series, showing six films (including you to develop an individually tailored student methods that sit alongside traditional written and TV production society on campus. You’ll a mystery one) back-to-back. experience that belongs to you. This includes: academic essays, presentations and reports. be part of a supportive student network where  a focussed programme of skills development Much of this skills-based learning is delivered you’ll meet writers, actors, directors, producers We also have a large Arts Centre on campus, and awareness embedded across our in collaboration with industry professionals. It and other creatives. It’s the friendships that where you can catch the latest releases. The curriculum includes: you forge here that could lead to collaborative performance venue also attracts big names   our innovative Year One ‘Film and Television film festival design and management film or TV projects or support for your own and hosts regular shows for students and Studies 101’ skills module  film and television programming productions. the wider community.  a dedicated in-house careers and skills support  short film production service Get to know like-minded film enthusiasts “My degree taught me how to look at and talk about  audiovisual essays through the Warwick Film Studies society. They entertainment in a critical way while retaining and  specialist modules in film production,  blogs organise a variety of social events, talks and conveying the enjoyment of the original text. If you dissertation research, film curation, happen to come across the editor of Total Film magazine  podcasts presentations from guest speakers – many of at a press event and you sound like you know what screenwriting, and digital film criticism. which have close connections with the film and you’re talking about, it can be very, very useful. Getting  website design television industries. involved in writing, radio, and film societies at Warwick also helped hone writing and broadcast skills that are essential to work in the media.” We also have a nationally acclaimed radio station on campus (RaW 1251AM), which gives RACHEL WOOD you the chance to host your own show. Famous Global Producer, alumni who joined Radio Warwick include Reuters TV actor, writer and director Stephen Merchant, film critic James King and broadcaster Simon Mayo. Rope in your friends or spearhead your own show – it’s up to you.

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 BA FILM AND LITERATURE (QW26) A Level: AAB to include either English Literature or English 10-12 STUDENTS PER Many of our graduates have Language and Literature combined SEMINAR “Studying at Warwick really moulded me into the person I am today. gone on to be leaders in their (ON AVERAGE) I learnt to discuss Film and Television in a literate way, as well as  respective fields. These include developing a sharp eye and precise analytical skills that are essential BA FRENCH WITH FILM STUDIES (R1W6) all areas of the film and media in my role as an editor. I gained incredible writing skills which have A Level: ABB to include French industries including production, helped me not only win jobs and impress clients, but also serve me well when undertaking copywriting work on our company’s website or  BA GERMAN WITH FILM STUDIES (R2P3) management, marketing, social media.” distribution, exhibition and A Level: ABB to include German education, but also many other SIDNEY BERTHIER  BA HISPANIC STUDIES WITH FILM STUDIES (RP43) areas where a strong academic Film Editor A Level: ABB to include a modern or classical language degree in the audiovisual humanities puts you a cut above “My experience at Warwick helped me develop transferable skills  4 SCREENING THEATRES BA ITALIAN WITH FILM STUDIES (R3W6) (35mm, 16mm and DVD projection) the rest. We therefore also aim which were key to my subsequent career development. To identify A Level: ABB to include a modern or classical language two examples: 1. Fostered a wide-ranging knowledge of film history, Our lecture theatre is fitted with to equip you with many of the cinema-quality 2k digital projection vital transferable skills you’ll enabling me to contribute meaningfully to the work of curating bonus material for inclusion on special edition DVD releases. 2. Developed * The typical offers listed are indicative. For more information please go to need to succeed in advertising, strong rhetorical skills, enabling me to express opinions and support warwick.ac.uk/ug public relations, teaching, arguments (verbally and in written form) about film and television in a HRS publishing, journalism and well-rounded, eloquent manner.” events management. TYPICAL4-6 CONTACT STUART HENDERSON A SAMPLE OF JOB TITLES INCLUDE: HOURS PER MODULE Head of Marketing, Studio-Canal We have an excellent alumni  Freelance Writer network and many regularly  return to the Department to “The film courses at Warwick were about so much more than just Media Editor engage with current students. ‘watching films and TV programmes’. To fully appreciate the art forms  and their positions in the world you must also have a strong grasp Sales and Distribution Co-Ordinator This is some of what they have of politics, social and art history, technology, literature, sexuality,  Script Supervisor to say about their own student fashion... the list is endless. Our lecturers and tutors taught us all experience: this, on top of the skills of research; analysis; clear, concise, objective  96.7% of the 2016/17 Film and Television undergraduates available for writing; and working to deadlines. The content and structure of the employment went on to work, further study or both approximately six course alone puts you at the top level of employability.” months after successful completion.^

LUCY ALFRED ^Taken from the HESA Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey Bid and Marketing Co-ordinator

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