- No matter what experience students have of filmmaking, the course will develop their knowledge of factual UK TV and digital media content production, and their creative skills, to an advanced level. Along the way, they will make seven films of different lengths and write a dissertation on a media subject that excites and interests you.
- Focusing on two key roles, the director and the producer (which in current factual programming are merged into one), they will explore the dynamics of this ever-changing industry, and what it takes to succeed. They will learn to become a visual storyteller, a communicator, a collaborator, a motivator and a problem solver. They will also develop skills in scheduling, production managing, budgeting, and marketing programs. Although the emphasis is on factual programming, there is scope and flexibility to develop more creative films.
- With specialist technical workshops on camera operation, sound, lighting, and editing, they will develop professional skills in screen-based production. This will be supported by tutorials, diary work, and independent research, giving you a strong critical and contextual grounding for your practical work.
- They will be encouraged to collaborate with other students on this course and others, becoming a flexible media professional who can produce and deliver high-quality video content for many different clients.
- All the teaching staff has backgrounds in the film and television industries, and they're supported by industry specialists and visiting lecturers.
