Bachelor in Film Studies

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

New York College Greece

Program Overview

The Bachelor in Film Studies at New York College Greece, in collaboration with the University of Greenwich, UK, is the first program of its kind in Greece to elevate cinema studies to university level, blending theory and hands-on practice across all audiovisual fields like directing, screenwriting, editing, and production. It's ideal for creative individuals of any age or background passionate about film, offering a unique three-year degree that equips you with the skills for a thriving career while opening doors to master's and PhD programs.

Curriculum Structure
Year 1 immerses you in the fundamentals of filmmaking, building a strong foundation through practical and theoretical courses like Film Direction, Screenwriting, and Film History. You'll start experimenting with cameras and storytelling techniques right away, guided by top professionals who bring real-world insights into the classroom, helping you develop your creative voice from day one. This year sets the stage for technical mastery while exploring the evolution of cinema.

Year 2 dives deeper into specialized skills, with modules such as Photography, Sound Design, and Production Management that let you handle professional equipment like lights, audio gear, and editing software provided by the college. You'll collaborate on short films, drawing from the department's vast video library and guest masterclasses by Greek and international cinema stars, honing your ability to produce polished work.

Year 3 focuses on advanced professional polish, featuring courses in Film Editing, Acting for Film, and Art Cinema Analysis, culminating in projects that have landed student films in international festivals across Greece, England, and the US. Under the direction of film theorist Dimitris Panagiotatos, you'll refine your portfolio with theoretical depth and applied expertise, preparing for industry demands.

Focus areas: Screenwriting, film history and art cinema, photography, sound design, production management, film editing, acting, and directing—covering all audiovisual fields with 70% practical Greek-language delivery and 30% English for global relevance.

Learning outcomes: Gain theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, creative approaches, and hands-on technical training for the film industry, with full access to cameras, audio equipment, lights, editing suites, and a video library; graduates excel in theoretical, practical, and technical roles.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Awarded as a BA (Hons) from the state University of Greenwich, UK; licensed by the Greek Ministry of Education (License No 108275/IA, Gazette 2061/B/23-8-2013, Update 3056/K1); recognized by Greece's Ministry via ATEEN for professional rights.

Reputation (employability rankings): As Greece's pioneering film program with 20+ years of success, student films regularly compete in international festivals, and alumni thrive worldwide; backed by University of Greenwich's global standing and NYC's top professionals as faculty.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At New York College Greece, our Bachelor in Film Studies dives deep into hands-on learning, blending theory with real-world practice to build the skills you need for a thriving film career. You'll get theoretical and applied tuition from top professionals like directors, scriptwriters, and film technicians who guide you every step, from scripting stories to producing low-budget films. The program's practical focus—delivered 70% in Greek for those immersive lab sessions and 30% in English—means you'll sculpt scenes, master cinema language, and create professional-level scripts through workshops.

This sets you up perfectly for the kind of experiential opportunities that turn classroom ideas into portfolio pieces:

- Media Technologies labs: Hands-on laboratory courses where you sculpt small scenes to grasp cinema's visual language and practical applications.
- Independent Filmmaking Practices: Full production experience for low-budget films, covering everything from conception to final edit, proving you can thrive even without big budgets.
- Writing for the Screen workshops: Evolve narrative techniques by scripting for cinema, TV, and web series at a pro level, with group collaboration on stories, plots, characters, and scenes.
- Transnational Screens projects: Mix theory with action to analyze directors' styles, including practical group exercises on cinematic personality and storytelling.
- Storytelling for Film & TV: Group-focused basics of scriptwriting, developing ideas into full narratives with economy, characters, and image-driven plots.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At New York College Greece, our Bachelor in Film Studies stands out because it's the only program in Greece blending theory and practice, with 70% of courses delivered in Greek for hands-on learning and 30% in English—giving you real-world skills from day one. You'll dive into practical training like sculpting small scenes in Media Technologies labs to master cinema language, producing low-budget films from start to finish in Independent Filmmaking Practices, and evolving narrative techniques through professional-level scriptwriting workshops for cinema, TV, and web series. Guided by top professionals like director and film theorist Dimitris Panagiotatos and industry experts in Greek cinema and TV, you'll get applied tuition that preps you for a thriving career.

Here are some standout ways our program builds your hands-on expertise::
- Laboratory courses like Media Technologies for practical scene-building and understanding cinema's visual language.
- Workshops in Writing for the Screen and Transnational Screens, combining theory with action to develop scripts and grasp directors' styles.
- Independent projects such as producing complete low-budget films, turning ideas into finished products without big budgets.
- Storytelling modules focused on scriptwriting basics—idea development, plot, characters, and narrative economy for film and TV.