BA (Hons) Film & Photography

If you have always had a passion for film and photography, here is your chance to develop it even further with a BA which will both challenge and inspire you.

 

With a strong focus on practical experience, you will have the freedom to develop your own ideas and approach to film and photography, great preparation for an exciting career in the creative and cultural industries.

 

The programme begins with an overview of mass media and communications, and an introduction to photography and film. You will explore the international history and theory of filmmaking and photography, looking at the milestones within both industries as well as the pioneers and their key achievements.

 

Industry-leading guest lecturers will provide their perspective on the exciting worlds of film and photography, provoking discussion and critical thought.

 

In the second part of this programme, there’s a strong emphasis on the practical as you’ll be specialising in filmmaking, as well as the development of photographic techniques, with a choice of electives from Photojournalism to Web Design, Superhero Cinema to New Media.

 

The home of many world-leading film production companies and photography studios, London is a fantastic location for this programme and you can do an optional internship with a London-based film or photography company.

 

By studying with us at Richmond, you’ll gain two degrees through one programme, one from the UK and one from the US.