Art and Film

With ba art and film discover film from the late nineteenth century to the modern day while developing your professional practice under the guidance of internationally renowned artists and curators at reading school of art.

All students are encouraged to work with different artists and designers in hosting events and exhibitions. past students have enjoyed internships at studio voltaire and the frieze art fair. others have performed at the ica, taken part in an arts council-supported film project at the museum of rural life and participated in an international exhibition at the seoul institute of arts in south korea.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

As well as the practical experience gained on this degree our students also graduate with a range of transferable skills, such as self-motivation, time management and strategic thinking. they have greater self-confidence and are better able to express themselves. 97% of leavers are in work and/or study 15 months after the end of their course (graduate outcomes survey 2018/19; first degree responders from art). we also incorporate careers development into your learning from your second year. many of our graduates develop successful careers as artists, writers and curators. these include a number of famous alumni, such as turner prize-nominated artists, and phd students who are award-winning artists and curators at influential museum. others have found employment in galleries, education, art therapy, film and video production, journalism, advertising and teaching. recent employers include tate, whitechapel gallery, christies, microsoft, the bbc, victoria & albert museum, and manolo blahnik. other graduates continue their studies both with us and at other universities, or go into teacher training.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Reading has partnerships with the following companies: