Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media
- Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media
Department of Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media
Welcome to the Department of Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media
We are dedicated to the exploration and production of creative content and experiences, informed by a deep, critical understanding of the theories and histories of our subject areas and of their wider social, cultural and industrial benefits.
Our degree programmes are designed to equip graduates for successful careers in theatre, film, television, games, and emerging new media industries. They combine high level academic, creative and technical knowledge with practical skills, all delivered through innovative learning opportunities informed by current industry practice.
Our research has a strong focus on partnerships with organisations, companies and professionals in the creative industries. We seek to produce new knowledge and understanding of benefit to these industries, the content and experiences they produce, and to enrich society at large.
Our staff include award-winning teachers, researchers and creative practitioners with all of our activities supported by industry-standard production facilities that enable our students and industry partners to explore new ideas as well as achieve their creative ambitions.
I invite you to look around our website to learn more about what we do and what we can offer.
Professor Duncan Petrie, Head of Department
COVID 19
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News
The TV & Film Landscape 2020-21
Posted on Monday 26 October 2020
Wednesday 4 November. 12.30pm Screen Yorkshire’s Richard Knight discussing the UK film and television industry and how it is faring in this strangest of years. Richard will talk about the impact of Covid19 on the sector and offer practical tips to help further industry careers. Join us on zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89713053216?pwd=cExraU9pdVY2OWlwcFkvMG9KSDZ1QT09
Building Your Career
Posted on Monday 26 October 2020
FTP - Wednesday 4 November. 2pm TWDP - Wednesday 4 November. 3.30pm An Interactive session with examples of real job postings on the Mandy site, looking at real candidates, their CVs, and cover notes. An insight of how an employer thinks when they hire talent. We’ll cover common mistakes and pitfalls, networking, Industry Insight and an exclusive offer from Mandy for students. Join us on Zoom https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/94796856603?pwd=NUFTZDRHc1JtT2kvOHNHQ2VWZ0Nkdz09
Directors & 1st Ads; The relationship and the individual roles
Posted on Monday 26 October 2020
Wednesday 11 November. 4pm Focusing on the production side of Indie film, hear tips, tricks and the importance of relationships within indie crew filmmakers. Join Josie Conner in this interactive discussion. Josie has been working as a freelance 1st Assistant Director and Producer for the past 3 years From acting, she decided to move into production, starting as a runner with the determination to learn as much as possible about production. Josie moved up to 3rd, 2nd then 1st AD fairly quickly. Join us on Zoom https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/96151567492?pwd=dzhVMmd4TVVHL2FJTkEwU0ZkL3VOZz09
