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
In light of the current COVID 19 situation we are continuing to update our Coronavirus webpages regularly with the latest information for prospective students and current students.
Posted on Wednesday 9 December 2020
The University of York’s Department of Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media (TFTI) has won the Bill Vinten Guild of Television University Trophy 2020, becoming the first university to win the award twice.
Posted on Monday 7 December 2020
We are delighted to announce the Visionaires Scholarship programme, a unique package of financial and industry support to welcome talented UK undergraduate students from Black, Asian, Gypsy, Traveller, and ethnically diverse backgrounds to our creative community.
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