Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Film and Documentary Atlantic Technological University - Galway City – Wellpark Road Campus, Ireland

A three-year Level 8 honours degree for those interested in developing a career in film, documentary, television and the audiovisual sector. This programme is designed to provide a specialised knowledge of the history, theory and practical working of documentary and filmmaking. Embedded in the programme is the opportunity for ethical and philosophical discourse with regard to representation, media and new technologies.

The practical and technical skills options include such specialist areas as screenwriting, editing, sound, production design, cinematography, VFX (visual effects) and knowledge of the planning, budgeting and management requirements involved in shooting and delivering film and documentary projects. The programme has strong links with the audiovisual industry, including the Galway Film Centre.

Are you visually minded and curious about the world and society? Do you have a strong interest in films and how stories are constructed? Do you enjoy working as part of a team and developing ideas? This course involves working with both technology and people, so it will suit people who seek to challenge themselves, enjoy developing ideas and who can apply themselves to production deadlines.

Studying Film and Documentary will provide you with a specialised knowledge of the history, theory and practical working of documentary and filmmaking. The practical components include such specialist areas as screenwriting, editing, sound, production design, cinematography, 4D Design and knowledge of the planning, budgeting, and management requirements involved in shooting and delivering film and documentary projects.