Creative Writing and Film Cultures, BA (Hons)

Reasons to choose Kingston– This course encourages you to explore the relationship between film and other cultural forms, and to express your understanding through creative writing, including film scripts, as well as traditional essays.– Take part in masterclasses from experts in a range of film-related careers, such as journalism, scriptwriting, festival management and archiving.– You’ll be taught by a team of award-winning novelists, short story writers, directors and film scholars, with expertise in areas such as horror films, audiences and fandom, experimental film, movie adaptations and world cinema.About this courseThis course is ideal if you’re interested in film and creative industry careers beyond production, such as scriptwriting, journalism and reviewing, festival programming, museum and exhibit curation, and promotion and marketing.The course examines creative writing and film within historical, cultural and geographical contexts, rather than in isolation. You’ll explore how writing and film are shaped by their surroundings. Through analysis of published writing, you’ll consider language and style.In Year 3, the course culminates in a major research project, covering a topic of your choice. You’ll also complete a creative writing dissertation.