Film and Theatre, BA (Hons)

Course summary

Explore the strong interrelationships that exist between theatre and screenwork, not least in the British creative industries. Over the course of three years, you'll position yourself as a well-rounded, well-informed contributor to the arts – and beyond.At the University of Reading, you’ll explore the two major cultural industries of film and theatre – pursuing your love of making and thinking about these global art forms. With expert guidance – from academics, industry professionals and dedicated technicians – you’ll examine how film, theatre and television shape the world around us and change the minds of audiences. You'll develop your own creative confidence and artistic ‘voice’ through experimentation and exploration in our purpose-built, industry-standard Minghella Studios, where you'll have access to theatre spaces, multi-camera and TV studio, digital cinema, and dedicated recording studio and mixing suite.For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/film-and-television-ug/ba-film-and-theatre

Modules

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course:

• Analysing Theatre and Performance

• Staging Texts: Production Skills, Design and Performance

• Introduction to Filmmaking

• Community and Collaborative Performance Practices

• Advanced Film/TV Project

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.

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The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course:

• Analysing Theatre and Performance

• Staging Texts: Production Skills, Design and Performance

• Introduction to Filmmaking

• Community and Collaborative Performance Practices

• Advanced Film/TV Project

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.