Course Summary
Film Studies
If you enjoy watching a wide range of films from around the world and if you are interested in acquiring the critical and creative tools to analyse them in relation to questions of style, technology, society, and industry, then this may be the course for you. While you will learn about practical issues involved in film production, including how to write a script and how to produce short videos, the course is geared toward critical engagement with film and digital media.
You will work in small groups to debate the topics that arise in lectures and to create short films and documentaries. Our students are active in many different societies, including DU Film Society and the student-run film magazine, Trinity Film Review.
Students combine this subject with their choice of French or Spanish.
College Link
College Link > TR324 - Film Studies/Modern Language
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Second subject Link > Film Studies/Modern Language
Career Sectors
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Language Options
Language options with this course
The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
* Time abroad utilising this language
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Entry Requirements
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QQI / FET Links
PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.
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Award Code | Award Title |
5M2073 | Language and European Studies |
5M2154 | Cultural and Heritage Studies |
5M2181 | Applied Social Studies |
5M3114 | General Studies |
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Career Progression
A degree in Film Studies offers career opportunities in many areas such as the film industry; television; journalism; digital media; reviewing and criticism; arts administration; advertising; marketing. Recent graduates of Film Studies at Trinity have gone on to be involved in the film industry in a number of ways, from directing feature length films to editing, scriptwriting, production and administration.
Further Research
College Link > TR324 - Film Studies/Modern Language
Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)
Second subject Link > Film Studies/Modern Language
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