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After you graduate

Your Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Media Studies or Film can be a great starting point for your career. When combined with other qualifications You might find work in the creative industries, communications, public relations or education. Other options include film and media production and analysis, public service or work in non-governmental organisations.

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Film and media are a huge part of our lives—they inform, entertain, reflect, interpret and influence us. Examine film and media as powerful means to tell our stories, share knowledge and communicate.

Study media and explore one of the main ways we know ourselves and our society. You'll make connections with theories that make sense of how we experience of the mediated world.

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Getting published
Alfio’ first book, Touring the Screen: Tourism and New Zealand Film Geographies (Intellect, 2011) examines the phenomenon of film-induced tourism in New Zealand. The book brings film criticism into a new relation with perspectives developed from recent studies of tourism, film history and cultural criticism. Alfio is also the author of The Bloomsbury Companion to Peter Jackson (Bloomsbury, 2016), one the most comprehensive studies of the New Zealand filmmaker's body of work.

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Stephen Hay
Master of Arts candidate in Media Studies
Having the opportunity to research and examine the value of often-derided aspects of modern culture is a unique privilege.
Love learning
Stephen Hay started his undergraduate studies at Victoria, earning a BA in Philosophy and Media Studies. He continued on to postgraduate studies, gaining First Class Honours in Media Studies, and is currently completing a Master's.
New ways of watching
His thesis examines how the actions and rituals of audiences that group-watch cult and ‘so-bad-it’s-good’ films have moved online. He specifically examines how audience members of Syfy Channel’s Sharknado engaged with the movie - and each other - on Twitter during its initial screening. As a case study on ‘paracinema,’ he argues that such practices increase viewer fulfilment as they also generate value for the broadcaster.
Working in the industry
Stephen has worked on film sets and for film festivals, as well as in better paying but less stimulating jobs in public transport. He co-hosts a podcast, Your Worst Movie Please, that reviews various types of “bad” films.

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Media and Film provide a window into the societies and cultures of the world. Discover how they reflect who we are and how they influence and impact us today.

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Film and media are a huge part of our lives—they inform, entertain and influence us. Examine film and media as powerful means to tell our stories, share knowledge and communicate.

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In Film you'll study the history and diversity of cinema and look at different methods of film interpretation. Examine the rich history and diversity of cinema and learn how to interpret and critique film.

Study media and explore one of the main ways we know ourselves and our society. You'll make connections with theories that make sense of how we experience of the mediated world.

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Get the skills to communicate complex ideas and cultivate your creative abilities.

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Your tutors and lecturers are published authors and experts in their fields, they're involved in exciting research. Benefit from the expertise of guest lecturers and industry experts.

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Your Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Media Studies or Film can be a great starting point for your career. When combined with other qualifications you might find work in the creative industries, communications, public relations or education. Other options include film and media production and analysis, public service or work in non-governmental organisations.

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Discover how films create different meanings fro audiences. Learn how to interpret narrative, lighting, camera work, editing and sound. Study cinema from various angles, including historical, cultural and technological perspectives. You can also explore the relationship film has with other media.

You can study Hollywood, European and South American cinema, as well as the cinema of Aotearoa New Zealand. Learn about specific genres, 3D cinema, low-budget film making and documentary. Analyse how gender, race and sexuality are represented in cinema. You will also get a chance to apply for one of the production courses offered in your second and third years.

If you're interested in the art of film and want to develop your skills for a career in media, teaching, government or the creative industries then choose to study Film.

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Wellington is is the perfect place to study. Take advantage of Victoria's links with government agencies and policy bodies, explore Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision Archive, tour Weta workshops or connect with the local industry. A hot-bed of creativity and innovation, there's plenty to inspire—you'll be spoiled for choice.

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Media is perhaps the most influential way we come to understand the world. It’s important that we understand how it works.

Anita Brady

Senior lecturer in Media Studies

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$3.22 billion
The total revenue in 2015 from all screen industry businesses in New Zealand. These businesses employ 14,200 people between them.

Statistics NZ, 2014/15

[http://www.stats.govt.nz/browse_for_stats/industry_sectors/film_and_television/ScreenIndustrySurvey_HOTP14-15.aspx]

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Working in the industry
Stephen has worked on film sets and for film festivals, as well as in better paying but less stimulating jobs in public transport. He co-hosts a podcast, Your Worst Movie Please, that reviews various types of “bad” films.

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Getting published

Alfio’ first book, Touring the Screen: Tourism and New Zealand Film Geographies (Intellect, 2011) examines the phenomenon of film-induced tourism in New Zealand. The book brings film criticism into a new relation with perspectives developed from recent studies of tourism, film history and cultural criticism. Alfio is also the author of The Bloomsbury Companion to Peter Jackson (Bloomsbury, 2016), one the most comprehensive studies of the New Zealand film-maker's body of work.