About the Programme
The BFA Film Programme is forthcoming.
The Bachelor of Arts in Film in the Faculty of Culture Creative and Performing Arts is designed to offer students a clear developmental path to achieving professional level film making skills. Students study the creative process and adopt critical approaches to the analysis and making of cinema. Students are encouraged to examine the history of the artform with a view to discovering and developing unique personal expressions.
What Will I Study?
In the first-year, students are exposed to introductory courses in film theory, multimedia practice and storytelling. In the second-year, students build on this introductory knowledge and skill set by developing intermediate skills in the aforementioned areas with additional exposure to production management and documentary filmmaking. In the third year, students combine, develop advanced skills and knowledge in multimedia production and management with advanced screenwriting and postproduction silks to develop and execute clearly articulated directorial visions for their capstone projects.
On successful completion, the graduates of the BFA in Film will be able to:
- demonstrate a working understanding of historical, cultural, scientific, and theoretical information and perspectives on film.
- acquire knowledge that prepares them to engage in the practice of artistic expression that explores the creative imagination of Caribbean peoples.
- Promote, teach, research and document the range and diversity of Caribbean film.
- Function effectively as skilled filmmakers in the global marketplace.
- Manage cinema production from initial idea to finished work.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the practice of film criticism.
- Apply entrepreneurial and production management skills in professional film practice.
- Promote Arts education in the areas of film.
- Advocate for film, film education and the cultural industries in the Caribbean context.
- Provide leadership in the development and application of new technologies in film.
Facilities and Resources
The EBCCI boasts state of the art facilities, including an art gallery, cinematheque, rehearsal room, performance centre, dance studio, computer lab, and pedagogical centre. The Walcott Warner Theatre is a multipurpose facility suited for all types of events, and seating up to 252 persons.
Apart from teaching, our facilities can also be booked for film screenings, meetings, workshops, seminars, lectures, event rehearsals. Features such as grand or upright pianos, AV equipment, sound and lighting are available on request.
Learn how to book any of our facilities »
Why Study in Barbados
An internationally accredited programme introduces our international students to the creative arts from a Caribbean perspective, while providing fundamental knowledge and developing skills suited for a professional career at the global level.
See why you should study in Barbados from our International Office
https://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/international/international-students/why-study-in-barbados.aspx