Certificate in Arts in Cinema Studies

University of Canterbury

The Certificate in Arts (CertArts) is designed for you to study at university level without having to commit to several years of study. It is also an option if you want to take a few courses for interest, or study part-time. Study Involve: Study from a range of subjects which offer field trips, real-world case studies, projects, and more. Complete four standard courses of your choice at 100 and/or 200-level in no more than two subjects. This Certificate can be studied full-time in 6 months or part-time for up to 5 years. Can be used as a pathway to the Diploma in Arts or the Bachelor of Arts with the ability to transfer your credits to those degrees. Film is a unique medium, in that there are so many ways to tell stories. The cultural impact and influence of cinema over the years has been huge. This subject will introduce you to the tools and techniques used in film creation. In your classes, you will analyse the structure, cinematic style, and storytelling of films from diverse genres through the lens of theory, history, and culture. Study Involve: From the silent era of film to modern day – explore the evolution of movies and filmmaking. Other topics include analysis of scenes, screenwriting, exploration of Maori identity, storytelling for children, and the French New Wave. You can minor in Cinema Studies in many UC bachelor’s degrees.

Faculty of Arts