University of Sunderland

BA (Hons) Film and Media

First Year Module Choices

This course is structured around modules in film studies, media studies and cultural studies. This theoretical base can be complemented by practical and studio-based modules across a range of media - photography, print, radio and video. In your first year you will study the following modules:

MAC101 Introduction to Media & Cultural Studies
MAC116 Introduction to Academic Research Skills
MAC120 History of the Cinema
MAC170 Introduction to Film Studies

You can choose an additional 60 credits worth of modules to study in your first year, Film, Media and Cultural Studies modules available are listed below.  Download information about individual modules here: Level 1 Media Modules available in 2010

Media & Cultural Studies Modules
MAC111 Introduction to Cultural Representations of Women
MAC118 Popular TV Genres
MAC124 History of Broadcasting
MAC129 Introduction to Cyberculture
MAC177 Writing Gender
MED102 Introduction to New Media: Theory and Practice

Film Modules
MAC178 Contemporary Cinema

Your module choice form is now available here: BA (Hons) Film and Media Module Choice Form

What you need to do: download, complete and email the form to us at adm.student-timetables@sunderland.ac.uk by Sunday 5th September.  Don't worry if you are unsure what you would like to study, please email us with any queries you may have.  Alternatively, you can ring us on 0191 515 3817 on Wednesday 1st or Thursday 2nd September when Ashleigh Little will take your details and an academic member of staff will call you back to discuss your concerns further.