Drama and Film - BA (Hons)

University of Kent

By studying Drama and Film, you'll benefit from exceptional teaching and industry links that will help you to launch your career. Covering a wide range of subjects and developing your practical skills as well as critical thinking, this dynamic course allows you to explore your own style and creativity and follow your passions and ambitions in the visual and performing arts.We'll challenge you with theoretical and practical study, empowering you to shape your degree around your areas of interest. From acting to directing, screenwriting to documentary filmmaking, world cinema to popular performance and many more, you'll explore your subjects alongside fellow students, creating new work and discovering new ways of seeing established works. Our team of academics, professional practitioners and technical specialists will support you every step of the way as you analyse, create and critique, developing your understanding of drama and film, becoming a more confident performer and maker.You'll study within an exciting and diverse environment, benefitting from our strong connections with industry and local arts venues, opportunities for workplace learning and our flagship Graduate Theatre Company scheme, all of which support you in kick-starting your career within the creative industries.You can take this degree with a year of working or studying abroad.Your future:We work hard to maintain strong relationships with professionals and venues, helping to launch your career in the creative and cultural industries. You’ll be taught by leading actors, comedians and film makers with first-hand experience of what it takes to carve out a successful career in the industry. Their continued involvement in the industry will help you as you start to build your own network.Our graduates have developed careers as: journalists, authors, literary managers, directors, performers, scriptwriters for television, stand-up comedians, casting agents, event managers, arts administrators, community theatre officers for local councils, and drama teachers.

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