Course summary

Develop and hone your creative writing while building a breadth of film knowledge and analytical skills with our BA Creative Writing and Film course. Exploring a breadth of dramatic work and analysing creative choices will support the development of your own creative writing. Optional practical work will enhance your ability to create compelling characters and narratives. We place a strong emphasis on small-group learning within a friendly and supportive environment. Workshops are central to our creative writing community, helping you to form relationships with your peers and feel more confident about your work. You will also have the opportunity to publish your own work – and gain experience in editing and publishing – by participating in our annual Creative Writing Anthology. With Film, you can experience its theoretical study from the late nineteenth century to the modern day, including world cinema, avant-garde and experimental filmmaking. You can also investigate television from its origins in the mid-twentieth century to contemporary engagements with new media and digital platforms. On your film modules, you’ll pursue your passion for film with leading academics and visiting practitioners, and apply what you’ve learned through practical filmmaking modules. You may also choose to undertake a placement or year studying abroad. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/creative-writing-ug/ba-creative-writing-and-film.