At Essex you combine studying the history and theory of cinema with practical film production, so you don’t just critically examine cinema – you create it. Your production modules enable you to develop and apply your academic knowledge and understanding of film, refining and enriching your own practical work.We give you the opportunity to explore film across a broad range of genres, time periods, and regions, from Hollywood, world and independent cinema, to documentaries and television. Simultaneously, you gain hands-on experience in film production and production management, essential for careers in the film and television industry. We nurture the creative talent for tomorrow, developing filmmakers, scholars, and thinkers with a dynamic worldview:Gain hands-on experience of camera work, sound recording, editing, lighting, and scriptwritingExplore the formal aesthetics of film composition and structure in relation to different contexts of production and receptionDiscover the history and social significance of film as a global mediumUnderstand the links between critical analysis and creative practiceProduce both group films and personal projects