Broadcast Media and Film Production - Two-year Accelerated Degree
About this course
Graduate faster with this two-year, accelerated joint honours degree. Our philosophy, which is endorsed by the Media Industries, is that you will be best prepared for a career if you can develop and demonstrate the necessary technical skills of media production as well as a creative understanding of the theories and concepts of the communication industries. This course provides a broad skill-based approach across a range of media.
**Broadcast Production**
This degree belongs to our suite of creative media joint honours programmes, giving you the chance to study this subject alongside one other and giving you a qualification tailored to your career goals.
During this joint honours degree, you will learn using our TV and radio studios, filming equipment and dynamic editing suites. This course will provide you with production skills for television and radio, along with opportunities to develop skills vital for a career in the media industry.
You will investigate areas such as outside broadcast, editing, lighting, scriptwriting, directing and more. You will have opportunities to express creative freedom during this course through creative projects and assignments.
**Film Production**
For those interested in the technical world of film production, this accelerated degree will immerse you in the film-making environment.
During this course you will develop creative, practical and entrepreneurial skills which are vital in the film industry. You will focus on a diverse range of filmmaking practices, including film for the cinema, web and DVD/ Blu-ray media.
You will explore both theory and production of drama and documentary, taking advantage of our TV studio and filming equipment. This degree can provide a foundation for a career in film direction, production, or editing.
Level 4
• Sight, Sound and Narrative
• Preparing for Production
• Production Skills (Camera and Sound)
• Academic Skills (cross-college)
• Post Production Foundation
• TV (Chat Show) Production
• Radio Production
• Short Film Production
Level 5
• Critical Ideas in Narrative and Style
• Broadcasting and Film Business
• Cinematography and Creative Choice
• Advanced Post Production
• TV (News) Production
• Sound Design and Foley
• Genre Film Production
• Documentary Production
Level 6
• Major Production
• Preparing for the Major Production (Research Techniques)
• Global Media
• TV (Light entertainment) Production
• Professional Investigation of Broadcast Media and Film
• Documentary Production
• Online Streaming Film Production
Please note that some of the above units are to be confirmed. Contact us for more information.
Modules
**Level 4**
Sight, Sound and Narrative
Production Skills 1 (Camera and Sound)
Academic Skills
Post Production 1
TV Production 1
Radio Production 1
Film Production 1
Short Film Production
**Level 5**
Critical Ideas in Narrative and Style
Media Business
Production Skills 2 (Cinematography and Sound Design)
Post Production 2
TV Production 2
Radio Production 2
Film Production 2
Promotional Music Video
**Level 6**
Final Major Production
Global Media
TV Production 3
Radio Production 3
Film Production 3
Critical Analysis of Broadcast and Film
Assessment methods
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
• Formal examination
• Practical examination
• Project report
• Project presentation
• Formative assessment through assignment work feedback
Professional Recognition
Graduates of media from University Centre Farnborough are widely recognised by industry in terms of their employability, professionalism and ability to cope with the demands of working in the creative media industries. Students achieving degrees are employed across a wide range of media sectors at many of the largest and most respected organisations in the UK
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