What Do Students Study in Film and Video Studies?

What Students Learn

Film and Video Studies takes students through different parts of the process of creating moving-image content. The course combines creative ideas with the practical work required to turn those ideas into a finished production.

Storytelling is an important part of the discipline. Students learn how stories and ideas can be developed for the screen and how visual and audio elements can be used to communicate effectively.

Major Areas of Study

• Film production
• Video production
• Scriptwriting and story development
• Directing
• Cinematography and camera work
• Video editing
• Sound for film and video
• Production management
• Visual storytelling
• Film analysis

The exact subjects offered can vary from one university to another. Students should therefore check the curriculum of the institution they intend to attend rather than assuming that every Film and Video Studies programme has exactly the same course structure.

Practical Learning

Practical work can form an important part of the learning experience. Students may work on projects that require them to develop an idea, plan a production, work with other students and complete different stages of the production process.

This approach helps students understand that successful screen production involves more than one skill. Story development, planning, camera work, sound, editing and teamwork all contribute to the finished product.