BROADCAST MEDIA AND FILM PRODUCTION BA (HONS) DEGREE

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Overview

About the Course

Graduate faster with this two-year, accelerated degree. This course will prepare you for a career in the broadcast and film industry, by training you in a technical and creative skill sought after in the field. Explore visual storytelling through this media programme, enhanced by seminars with industry leaders, visits to national events and access to cutting-edge equipment and facilities.

This course can provide a route into careers related to broadcasting and creative industries, such as film, television, advertisement, radio and all video production environments.

Course highlights

A route into careers related to film and television production, including cinematogaphy, sound design, and producing.
Gain career insights from many guest speakers and industry professionals through on-campus seminars and workshops
Discover aspects of moving image productions, through practice from equipment such as film cameras, our TV studio and industry-standard media equipment.
Experience the full production process of making narrative films, documentaries, and television programmes.
You will have an opportunity to work on a diverse range of briefs and roles to fully experience the variety of careers and applications available to you.
Taught at University Centre Farnborough, with access to specialised spaces and equipment

Indsutry Led

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

You will develop creative storytelling, camera and editing, as well as entrepreneurial attitudes which are vital in the film and broadcast industries.

You will produce a diverse range of productions, including film for the cinema, podcasting, streaming media, and multi-camera production in the television studio. You will explore both theory and production, taking advantage of our production an learning facilities.

Students on this course gain a broad and solid understanding of the different media and can recognise their strengths and develop their creative voices in order to better insert themselves into the existing landscapes of media professionals, such as film producers, camera operators, writers, lighting and equipment technicians, sports reporters, TV producers, content creators, social media managers, and more.

We will provide you with an Adobe Creative Suite account, on which you can develop technical skills in a variety of industry-level software, although these will be applicable to many alternative platforms and software brands.

You will work in production roles such as vision mixing, lighting, scriptwriting, sound design, directing, and more. You will be encouraged to be innovative and cutting-edge during this course through creative projects.

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

The structure of our programmes follows clear educational aims that are tailored to each programme. These are all outlined in the programme specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes:

Programme Specification for Broadcast Media and Film Production BA (Hons) Degree

Fees

FEE	COST
Fee Per Year	£9000

Paying for this Course

There are no up-front tuition fees for this course when taking out a student loan. Read more and find out if you are eligible.

Please note that while we make reasonable adjustments to remove any barriers to education, additional fees may be payable where this is not possible. For example, to provide additional support due to a disability. Please contact us if you believe you have any additional needs so that we can discuss your options before enrolling on a course.

Your Course

How will I be taught?

You will be taught by a variety of filmmakers, TV Professionals and leading theorists in a series of practical and theoretical lectures and workshops, with supporting contextual lectures.

What modules are covered?

Level 4

Sight, Sound and Narrative
Creative Production Skills
Achieving the Story in Post-Production
Professional Pratice and Development
Academic Skills

Level 5

Creative Ideas in Style and Narrative
Media Platform Business
Industrial Placement
Collaborative Production
Unscripted: Power and Storytelling
Outside Broadcast: Capturing from Location

Level 6

Global Media
Broadcasting Live: The Power of Now
Preparation for Project
Major Project

How will I be assessed?

A wide range of assessment methods are used in this programme, which have been chosen to suit the subject material being taught. The range of assessment methods you will experience will give you the confidence and capability to complete an Honours degree and progress further in your career. Your Tutor will be on hand to provide support during the assessment process and discuss any queries you may have. The range of assessment methods used in this programme includes:

• Assessed practical work
• Assessed coursework / assignments
• Practical examination
• Project report
• Project presentation
• Formative assessment through assignment work feedback

What training will be provided?

During the year, initially at level 4, you learn the basics of planning a production and recording it for television and film. You will learn the fundamentals of writing a script based on a firm appreciation of the requirements to tell a story and convey information effectively. You will gain the knowledge needed to edit film and add post-production effects, including sound. You will learn about the commercial side of the media business and understand why streaming giants such as Netflix are successful.

At level 5, there is the opportunity to gain advanced skills in narrative, visual and audio style and apply them in productions such as documentary production. Live briefs designed to be as close to a work simulation as possible will aid you to develop a diverse set of skills and become equipped for a variety of careers, including cinematographer, sound recordist, as well as producer and director. You will have the chance to visit a film festival in London.

As you progress into the second year, concluding with level 6, you increasingly work independently but remain supported using supervision. You will develop and produce your own work. Opportunities exist to work in groups and individually to reflect how the industry is structured and operates. Each student will follow their own interests in film and broadcast media while developing a deeper understanding of creative, practical and commercial aspects of the film and broadcast industries. An understanding of how the media is organised globally will encourage an understanding of international film and television production. Modules exist that encourage students to engage with the industry as they prepare for careers after graduation.

Your Future

What Next?

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Digital marketer
Location manager
Media buyer
Media planner
Media researcher
Public relations officer
Runner, broadcasting/film/video
Social media manager
Television/film/video producer
Television production coordinator
Web content manager

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Advertising account
Arts administrator
Broadcast journalist
Editorial assistant
Event manager
Film director
Magazine journalist
Market researcher
Marketing executive
Photographer
UX designer
Writer

Entry Requirements

What is the entry process?

Applicants must have a portfolio of creative work showcasing their current design and creative skills and experience in a creative subject.

You can apply for this higher education course in the following ways:

Via the UCAS website. Visit www.ucas.com and browse the courses available under 'University Centre Farnborough'.
Directly to University Centre Farnborough via the button on this webpage. Applications take around 15 minutes and are free of charge. You can apply to us direct at any time in the year (including after the UCAS deadline). Applications of this type are separate to the UCAS system, which means you could also apply for more than the five universities that UCAS allows.

UCAS Code - BPF1

Institution Code - F66

What previous qualifications and experience will I need?

72 UCAS points from relevant subject(s) or relevant evidence of work experience and CPD and successful interview. A satisfactory reference is required.

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There’s a lot of creative freedom and working hard is key, thankfully lecturers are there to help and assist you. We all get along with each other and it’s like working in a media team.
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