What is Film & Media? The BA in Film & Media programme offers learners the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the various forms of media culture that now exist. Whether cinema, television, radio, print media, advertising or the proliferation of new media practices on the internet, your three years of study will give you the chance to examine the way the contemporary electronic audiovisual media represent society and shape our understanding of the world around us. Another important element of this programme is its practical and vocational component: learners will learn the basic skills involved in digital film productions and will carry out their own media projects. Aims and Objectives The BA in Film & Media consists of a range of interrelated modules designed to address the historical, theoretical and practical aspects of media culture. Learners are exposed to a range of research methods that include textual analysis, the study of audiovisual media in the context of their historical evolution, the investigation of the operation of contemporary mass media, both globally and in Ireland, and the practical aspects of media production. Learners will also be able to consider the ways in which mass media represent social and individual identity, the issues relating to ethnicity, race, gender, and the globalisation of culture.
Programme Structure This is a 3 year programme. The degree is divided into three levels and students take the programme in its entirety. In Level 1, students undertake introductory subjects that are designed to develop knowledge and understanding of core disciplines to provide a platform for more advanced study. In Level 2, students take subjects that build on the level 1 foundation and further develop student knowledge and understanding. In Level 3, students take subjects intended to develop understanding of applied areas and key subjects. Furthermore, students also undertake a research project under the guidance of a supervisor Transfer Learners Learners holding relevant qualifications at Levels 5 and 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications may qualify for entry to the second or third year of this programme.
Teaching and Assessment The BA in Film & Media offers learners the opportunity to be assessed by a variety of different methods. These will range from written reports, essays, presentations, and formal examinations to involvement in group projects. Further Career and Study Options Successful graduates from the programme will possess a wide range of transferable skills and disciplines that make them attractive to employers. Graduates from this programme will also be well-placed to continue their academic progression on the HETAC Framework. Graduates of this programme may also progress to the final year of three Level 8 programmes offered by DBS; the BA in (Hons) Film Studies, the BA in (Hons) Media and Cultural Studies, and the BA in (Hons) Arts, specializing in both the Film Studies and the Media and Cultural Studies streams. Programme Content Year 1 |
- History of Cinema
- Understanding Media and Society
- Key Concepts in Film and Media
- New Horizons: Experience and Awareness
- Radio Production
- Key Approaches to Digital Film Production
| Year 2 | - Cinemas of the Contemporary World
- Local Media in a Global Context
- Writing, Editing and Design for Print Media
- Film Project Development: Theory and Practice
- Politics of Media Representation
- Digital Imaging and Audio: Tools and Techniques
| Year 3 | - Editing: Theory and Practice
- The Documentary Form
- Current Trends in Film and Media Theory
- Contemporary Media Analysis
- Learner Portfolio
- Graduate Film Workshop
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