Film
Qualifications
Overview
Explore the world of film through its history, critical discussions, contemporary artists, and technologies while developing your own film portfolio.
There is strong competition for places in the Intermediate Year (first year) of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) – see the degree page for information on entry requirements and how to apply.
- Studio work and group projects to develop your skills as a filmmaker.
- Use on-campus lighting and greenscreen stages, sound studios, editing suites, and gain 24-hour access to the film studio spaces.
- Take other courses of interest alongside your Film studies, such as Psychology, Music, and History.
Film major
For the major in the Bachelor of Fine Arts, complete the following courses:
200-level
- FILM211 Film 2A
- FILM212 Film 2B
- One 200-level ARTH or CINE course
300-level
- FILM311 Film 3
- Two courses chosen from Bachelor of Arts subjects at any level
At least one 300-level ARTH or CINE course must be completed if you want to be eligible for Honours in your fourth year.
400-level
- FILM411 Film 4
- Two courses chosen from Bachelor of Arts subjects at any level
If you are completing your fourth year at Honours level, you will take FINA450 Honours Research instead of the 400-level courses above.
Your works and experience throughout your studies explore both technical and non-technical aspects of film, television, and other creative visual industries.
Some career pathways could include:
- Film or TV directing
- Producing
- Cinematography
- Screenwriting.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Fine Arts.
Contact us
Te Kura Kōwaiwai | Ilam School of Fine Arts
Email finearts@canterbury.ac.nz
Location
Fine Arts building, Block 2 – see campus maps
Postal address
Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
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