Cinema Studies

Mātai Kiriata

Film has always been a truly global phenomenon. It was the most popular art form of the 20th century and continues to play an important role in the development of digital media. Cinema Studies courses explore a wide range of films and directors from the era of silent film and the advent of sound, the heyday of Hollywood and international art cinema, and the globalization of film and contemporary world cinema. Cinema Studies can be studies as a major and minor in a BA degree and at postgraduate level.

Study options in Cinema Studies

Undergraduate and postgraduate study options and qualifications in Cinema Studies.

Christopher Brodrick

'Learning the art of critical thinking allows one to see the world differently...'

Staff contact and research profiles

News, events and seminars

New Britomart artwork blooms from residency

University of Canterbury (UC) film lecturer and artist Steve Carr has unveiled a significant new artwork in Britomart’s ...

Word Fest 2020 features UC scholars and CUP ...

The WORD Christchurch Spring Festival is about to burst forth with stories, ideas, poetry and song. The recently ...

Connect with other film fans at regular screenings

UC Film Club hosts screenings, quiz nights and workshops on campus for students from all disciplines who love film.

Cinema Studies staff are located in

level 6, Karl Popper Building