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The Bachelor of Arts is a highly flexible degree that allows a wide range of choices from major and minor subjects or specialisation pathways, as well as courses from other degrees.

Cinema Studies: Cinema Studies classes view films critically to reflect upon roles as spectators and consumers of cinematic images.

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.

What will my 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 M?ori identity, storytelling for children, and the French New Wave. You can minor in Cinema Studies in many UC bachelor’s degrees.

Career Opportunities:You will learn the art of critical analysis for themes, theories, and technical aspects of filmmaking. Film is a broad medium, so there are many opportunities from writing and production to business and marketing in the industry. Career pathways could include: filmmaking film reviewing marketing and public relations event management.