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BFA Films

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Canterbury

Program Overview

Introductory film studies are directed towards an understanding of the basic procedures of film and video production and the acquisition of basic craft skills. Advanced studies begin with an introduction to the procedures and skills associated with documentary production and lead to a practical consideration of issues of fiction, narrative and performance in contemporary cinema.While the course aims to encourage students to develop ideas and practices suited to their own creative ends, it also encourages a critical view of accepted practices and an assessment of the commercial realities of production and commercial marketing.

Program Key Stats

$28200 (Annual Cost)



Eligibility Criteria

2.5
27
60

NA
6
80

Additional Information & Requirements

IELTS of 6.0, TOEFL ibT of 80, TOEFL PBT of 550 with TWE of 4.5, CAE/CPE of 169, PTE of 57, CCEL EAP Level 2 C+ grade, Academic history

Career Options

  • Film and television directors and producers
  • Journalists
  • Consultants
  • Art critics
  • Documentary makers
  • Art historians
  • Lecturers and media arts teachers

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