On this module we will introduce you to different media organisations and forms. You will explore that history of media and gain an understanding of how media products are created and consumed. Together we will consider the cultural, economic and political impact of the media and what that means for the audience and you as a producer. You will learn different methods of research and advance your academic writing skills too.

On this module you will develop your ability to tell non-fictional stories. We will explore what makes a story, how to find them and assess their authenticity. You will learn techniques in making contacts and interviewing for your stories. As part of this we will consider the ethics, regulations and laws around factual storytelling and discuss their importance. You will also learn about the different tools and platforms you can use to deliver your stories to diverse audiences.

This is your introduction to the techniques of storytelling. You will learn how stories are constructed for film, tv and radio and examine storytelling conventions, genres and narrative structures. Together we will explore how stories can be found and extracted from non-fiction. We will teach you different techniques for script production such as standard formatting, 3 act structures and writing dialogue. As you start writing scripts, you will show your understanding of character, plot and audience, developing your ability to articulate and present your ideas.

On this module we will teach you the key video and television skills needed in media production. You will acquire skills in single camera directing and experience a multi-camera studio environment. Together with your classmates, you will produce a live show. There will be other projects to work on too, giving you camera, sound and editing skills and increasing you ability to manage projects both individually and as part of a team.

This module is your chance to apply all the skills you have learnt so far. Use your preferred planning techniques and your technical capabilities to realise your ideas. We will introduce you to production for online media outlets like Instagram and Wordpress, so you gain experience across multiple platforms. With the help of our experienced tutors, you could produce:

• A mini documentary
• Short drama
• Music video
• An advert
• Social media video and more.

On this module you will focus on producing work for broadcast and online delivery. You will act as a media business throughout the module, working with clients, developing budgets and pitching your ideas. As you work on different briefs for production tasks, developing your ideas, planning, and producing, you will develop your technical abilities. These projects could include:

• Music videos
• Adverts
• Tutorials
• Vlogs
• Promos
• Promos
• Viral videos.

On this module you will develop your theoretical understanding of film and television documentaries. Together we will examine different examples of documentaries, considering their similarities and differences. You will discuss how this media type is connected to ideology and social context and begin to form your own opinions on these issues. We will also explore industry roles in the production of documentaries and how these might evolve in the future.

Transmedia is the telling of a single story across multiple digital platforms. On this module you will develop your critical understanding as you examine transmedia narrative theory and practice. You will experience working as an independent producer as you work independently to produce a transmedia product of your choosing. You will develop your idea, pitch it to your tutors, plan and produce a transmedia artefact. Once complete you will reflect on your work and evaluate the production process you engaged with.

On this module you explore, in detail, the development and complexity of independent cinema. You will examine the historical development of the genre and consider the industrial struggles encountered by independent producers in funding, producing and distributing films. Together we will consider the importance of film festival marketplaces and the turn to DIY filmmaking and crowdfunding. There is so much to explore in this complex genre and this module is a great place to start.

On this module you will explore alternatives to mainstream cinema. We will introduce you to non-hollywood and underground forms of film-making. It’s time to broaden your creative horizons by engaging with work you’re not familiar with. We will encourage you to embrace the creative methodologies and production practices we introduce and think about how you can apply experimentation to your own work.

This module gives you the experience of working as an independent producer. You will work collaboratively with your classmates to produce a short film of up to 10 minutes that could be exhibited at a film festival. You will also take on the task of creating a marketing strategy for your film. This will include researching potential audiences, targeting specific film festivals and crowdfunding. It’s another opportunity to apply your technical skills and prepare for your future in the media production industry.

We have designed this module to help you prepare for your future career. You will reflect on your ambitions and explore employment options through a series of guest speakers from across the industry. We will deliver workshops in CV writing, personal development planning and the ethics of your chosen industry. This module will also prepare you for your research project in your final year, helping you develop skills in choosing a topic, planning and managing a research project and writing up your findings.

On this module you will bring together the knowledge and skills you have developed to produce a piece of media for broadcast, web or cinema. It can be either fiction or documentary and the subject and style will be determined by you and your team. You will present a project proposal to your supervisor which will include an explanation of the idea, target audience and budgets, plans for distribution and marketing materials. You will then plan and produce the media piece, working collaboratively with your classmates.

This module is your chance to specialise in directing by exploring different methods and performance traditions. This will help you understand that performance is a key cinematic element that shapes the audience's experience. You will explore your role as content creator and consider how your vision develops with performance in mind.

This module is your chance to specialise in cinematography and production design by learning how films and TV programmes function as aesthetic objects. You will consider the nature and significance of cinematography and explore how different elements within the frame function in the work. We will also investigate how films and TV programmes appeal to our senses, emotions and reason.

This module is your chance to specialise in the post production of images. You will learn advanced techniques for professional post production image, sound editing and visual effects for both film and TV. You will also develop your theoretical and intellectual understanding of how films and TV function as visual artefacts. This will involve considering how they appeal to our emotions, senses and reason and investigating how post production techniques can impact this.

On this module you will develop your own research project on a topic you are passionate about. This could relate to your career aspirations, your practical work or a theoretical concept. We will teach you about research methods and ethics so that you can apply ethical research methods to your work. You can choose to write a traditional dissertation or a piece of practice-led work. Alternatively, you could produce a piece of critical media and write a short thesis to support it.

On this module you will gain expertise in creating TV studio productions. You will start by analysing the formats and businesses of contemporary TV shows. You will then apply this theoretical knowledge to your practice. With your classmates you will develop, plan, rehearse and stage a TV studio production. This project will be a well known genre such as a game show, light entertainment programme, news or drama. You will then consider how TV programmes cross borders, particularly focusing on how this applies to the show you have produced.

We have designed this module to help you prepare for graduation and entering industry. You will reflect on the experiences you have had on your degree, highlight your successes and identify any areas for development. We will help you to create an online portfolio of work that showcases your skills to future employers. As part of the module you will take part in CV workshops, careers events and lectures from industry professionals.