Film and Television Production MA

Overview

Develop as a producer/director of factual programmes and enhance your creative skills and technical knowledge. With talks by industry professionals, and access to a broad range of equipment, you’ll create a portfolio of work that will help you stand out from the crowd.

No matter what experience you have of filmmaking, our course will develop your knowledge of factual UK TV and digital media content production, and your creative skills, to an advanced level. Along the way, you’ll make seven films of different lengths and write a dissertation on a media subject that excites and interests you.

Assessment

You’ll demonstrate your learning, and ensure you’re developing the knowledge and skills to complete the course, through:

• producing and directing films of different lengths and styles
• working in a team on a TV studio production
• written production analyses and reflective commentaries
• essays
• filming schedules and budgets
• film pitches
• your final master’s Project: this film is your 'calling card' for the industry

Your assignments are usually submitted at the end of each term. You’ll also be assessed informally and given feedback during the term to help you achieve to the highest level. Feedback could be on a film, a presentation or group participation; it will be given by your tutor and your fellow students.

Careers

Our course will prepare you for a career in TV or in the broader media and help you to decide which areas of the industry attract you the most. Although the emphasis is on directing and producing, you might choose to move into cinematography, production management or even television programme sales once you graduate. You might also develop a interest in observational documentary, natural history films or science programming, and decide to follow a career in these fields. You will also acheive Intermediate awards: PG Cert, PG Dip.