What can you do with a Film, Animation and Photography degree?

The innovative, creative nature of the photography industry is attractive for many reasons, including the exciting career prospects. Our courses are designed with industry in mind, giving you a head start for an exciting career within the sector!

Filmmaker

Filmmaking

Our BA Filmmaking course provides you with an in depth understanding of a variety of international filmmaking conventions, including Hollywood cinema, European documentary and Bollywood film. You will apply storytelling techniques to practical production scenarios, developing skills that will enable you to kick start your career in the mainstream or entrepreneurial film sectors.

Screenwriting

Our BA Film and Screenwriting course is taught through a range of lectures and seminars, as well as practical writing workshops and production sessions. This combination of learning methods allows you to gain a thorough understanding of script to screen traditions which you can apply to your own creative practice. You will also have the possibility of working on external events, such as the Cine-Excess international film festival, where you will gain a broad range of skills to prepare you for a career in the film industry.

With one of our Film degrees, you can become a Screenwriter, Producer, Director, Film Journalist, Film Archivist, Film Researcher, Marketing Manager or Teacher.

Our graduates have gone to pursue careers with respected organisations such as NBC Universal, Disney, Warner Brothers, British Film Institute and Sony Picture Classic.

Digital Marketing

On our BA Digital Marketing course you’ll find yourself immersed in professional advertising and marketing communications, working with students specialising in a range of creative disciplines. You will have the opportunity to deliver marketing solutions, or create simulated advertising campaigns for our industry links such as the BBC and Mediacom. Being taught by industry experts and working in state-of-the-art facilities means you will have a wealth of skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the digital marketing industry.

With this degree you can become a Creative Content Creator, Copywriter, Corporate-level Marketing Lead, CRM Manager, Digital Marketing Executive, Marketing Auditor, Marketing Executive, Marketing Account Manager, Marketing Research Analyst, Marketing Strategist, Social Media Manager or PR Executive.

Our graduates have gone to pursue careers with respected organisations such as PUSH, Kantar, BBC Creative, Digital Cake, Decathlon, McCann and Ping Pong Digital.

Digital Animation

With the BA Digital Animation course, you’ll be drawn into a world of 2D and 3D practice of animation and develop your animation skills with established practitioners, learning how to create a engaging animation piece with a pathway in mind. With the Film suite, you can learn the theoretical, practical and trend elements to navigate the constant evolution of the animation industry. 

With this degree you can become an Animator, Games Developer, Digital Illustrator, Digital Designer, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Multimedia Artist, Animation Producer or Director, Cartoonist or Flash Animator.

Students who choose this course can have the opportunity of an optional placement year, where they can work with an employer to work with their chosen area of study to then move on to complete their second year.

Photography

On our BA (Hons) Photography degree you will develop a creative, professional identity and signature style by combining technique, theory, experimentation and ethical practice.

You will explore contemporary photographic practice, including fashion, documentary, portrait, moving image, landscape, portrait and fine art photography, gaining a rounded knowledge of these varied and exciting disciplines.

With this degree you can go on to become a studio photographer, photo journalist, art director, video director, fashion photographer and many more.

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