Many consider film to be the main cultural innovation of the 20th century and the major art form of the last 100 years. Those who study it characteristically bring with them a high degree of enthusiasm for what is a powerful and culturally significant medium and this course offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in filmmaking and explore film language, history, theory, and criticism. You will never see a film the same way again. You will begin by exploring how aspects of film language are motivated for expressive effect. This includes an examination of the creative decisions involved in mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, special effects, and sound and a consideration of how the structuring concepts of narrative and genre control, meaning, and spectator response. Film contexts are also explored, examining how social, cultural, political, historical, and institutional factors shape meaning. Production work is a crucial part of the course and is integral to your study of film. Studying a diverse range of films from different contexts is designed to allow you to apply your knowledge and understanding of how films are constructed to your filmmaking and screenwriting. A qualification in Film Studies is highly valued by many universities and employers alike. Film Studies is also an excellent subject to complement many courses, such as Media, English, Psychology, Sociology, Photography, Art and Design.