Bachelor [Film Business and Promotion] From Birmingham City University

What's covered in the course?

Reflecting the international nature of the film industry the course will take a worldwide perspective from the outset, looking at the international marketplace, differing international audience trends and how the industry works globally, domestically in the US, and independently in the UK.

How you will learn

Film specific modules will provide you with a thorough grounding in theory, research practices and the current and emerging industry landscape - You will view the film business from the perspectives of key professionals in the sector, looking at film industry structure, how money flows and films are financed, to the challenge of bringing desirable film products to market and engaging audiences.

You will participate in lectures, seminars, workshops and film screenings requiring you to interact with your peers, tutors and industry. Practitioners and professional academics with proven experience will teach you.

Your passion for film will be nurtured, as you are encouraged to view and interact with a diverse array of film titles encouraging appreciation of film history, culture, the scope of the international market and trends in consumer tastes and viewing habits.

Practical Application

Along the way, youÕll build a tangible Ôportfolio of practiceÕ showcasing your work and proving your professionalism. Assignments reflect real-world practices and are designed to develop the critical and strategic thinking skills necessary to exploit opportunity in the sector.

Project Experience

In addition to studying your specialism youÕll be working in collaboration with your peers, whoÕve chosen to specialise in fast-track degrees around the digital marketing, digital art, and video games industries. YouÕll work together with expert professionals and tutors on shared projects to develop, make and deliver tangible media solutions to live briefs.

NTI courses are built upon workplace simulation and industry-standard work, ensuring you behave less like a student and more like a professional, gaining the workplace experience and attributes you need. The aim is to produce confident, work-ready graduates.