Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Media Production

This course will develop the students' skills in digital media production, technology and media analysis, supporting their development as a creative media professional.

This hands-on course inspires a passion for media. Students will produce a portfolio of work using the latest production techniques and new media developments, working in industry-standard facilities. Students will work on creative projects across a variety of media platforms, including promotional and informational video; creative documentary practice; experimental video; multimedia design; screenwriting; photography and sound work.

Live company briefs will enable students to work with media organisations, providing valuable work experience and supporting their development as a creative media professional. Students will specialise in elements such as audio / visual content creation or writing for the screen. Through theoretical and historical insight, students will understand the changing economic, social and cultural elements that define media.

The course covers a range of convergent media including emerging media platforms, social media, sound production and digital film production. Students will engage with theoretical areas such as representation, authenticity, ethics and screen writing. Students will develop debating, presentation and pitching skills as well as understanding personal branding and freelancing.

During the first year, students will be introduced to the four core modules which will develop their theoretical understanding of the Media and progress their technical and creative skills.

The second year builds on the students' understanding of media production, as they learn to work across media platforms. Students will study core modules and select three optional modules based on the specialisms that interests them. There’s also an opportunity to spend the second half of the year on international exchange at one of the partner universities.

In the final year, students will undertake a dissertation on a topic of their choice and select a number of optional modules designed to prepare them for a career in the media industry.