Through objects and images, sounds and words, we declare ourÌýpassions, entertain each other and influence the world around us. Cultural,ÌýMedia and Visual Studies (CMVS) examines and makes sense of all this activity.Ìý
At Nottingham, the department offers four themes of study, each with their own degrees.
You can choose from...
Catch up on subject talks from the virtual open day
Xing Huang discusses the International Media and Communications Studies BA
Desmond Sham introduces the Cultural and Creative Industries BA
Joint honours subjects
Did you know you can combine Art History and Visual Culture and English, and Modern Languages with International Media and Communications?Ìý
Foundation Year students can progress to a wide range of our joint honours degrees, while you can also build your own degree and study a range of subjects in ourÌýLiberal ArtsÌýcourse.
Opportunities for all students
Whichever degree you choose, there are some commonÌýopportunities which are open to all students in the department. These are:
Hollywood internships
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity lets you complete a paid summer internship at oneÌýof the leading Hollywood studios or talent agencies!
You could spend ten weeks involved in things such as reading incoming film and television scripts, collecting audience data, filming interviews, and working front of house at special screenings and industry events.
These prestigious and highly competitive internships are supported through the generous Peter Rice Award.ÌýPeterÌýis former ChairÌýDisney General Entertainment ContentÌýand a Nottingham graduate.
Placements
Develop valuable employment skills, before completing a placement at a local business, on our second-year optional Arts Work Placement module.Ìý
You will also have access to work experience and volunteering opportunities via the Creative Students Network.
Department wide modules
Whichever degree you choose, you will benefit from interdisciplinary opportunities through our programme wide modules.
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