International Foundation Year in Art, Media and Architecture (2 Semesters), Leading to Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Screenwriting

Study Group - University of Huddersfield International Study Centre

UK,England

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 15,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jan 2025

Apply Date

UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 17,300 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom

International Foundation Year in Art, Media and Architecture (2 Semesters), Leading to Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Screenwriting

Program Overview

International Foundation Year in Art, Media & Architecture
The International Foundation Year in Art, Media & Architecture will prepare you for an undergraduate degree in a range of fields such as media, design journalism and fashion design.

You will study core modules, which are general skills subjects, and optional modules such as media campaigns tailored to your chosen area of study, all of which are important for your academic development.

Why study Art, Media & Architecture?

  • Build your portfolio of creative work ready for your undergraduate degree
  • Start preparing for your future work placement with the International Study Centre’s CareerAhead activities
  • Choose from career-focused, professional degrees with a high graduate employment rate
  • Progress to a degree which incorporates cutting edge practices, ensuring you graduate with an up-to-date knowledge on your chosen industry
  • Benefit from top facilities on a modern campus, such as the new £30 million Barbara Hepworth building – the home of all things art, design and architecture at the University.

Once you have succesfully completed International Foundation Year in Art, Media & Architecture, and achieving the required grades, you will join the first year of your undergraduate degree at the University of Huddersfield.

Leading to: Screenwriting BA (Hons)

If you love films and books, and you are keen to develop skills in writing for the screen, then this could be the course for you. You’ll learn screenwriting methods and techniques as well as gaining a solid grounding in the fundamentals of creative writing across a range of genres. Alongside your own creative practice, you will deepen your understanding of the film and screen production industries, and your appreciation of excellence in writing. Along the way you will develop skills in research, analysis and debate. You will also get the chance to work collaboratively with other writers and screen production practitioners. The course will equip you with practical skills required to pitch your own projects and to polish original work to a professional standard.

Why study Screenwriting at Huddersfield?

  • You will also be a member of our English and Creative Writing community, where you will work supportively alongside other developing writers.
  • You will have the opportunity to collaborate with actors, composers, directors and filmmakers.
  • We offer a wide range of module options to choose from, diverse and engaging forms of assessment, and excellent employment prospects.
  • You'll learn to navigate industry-standard digital resources and to present your ideas using the latest media.

We never lose sight of the pleasure that comes from creative writing. We also want you to finish your course with the kind of practical, transferable skills needed in a variety of employment settings– things like critical thinking, researching, independent study, problem-solving, communication and making a persuasive pitch.