Media Production Bsc (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), UK

Media Production Bsc (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

Do you want to explore media production and technologies across video, audio, graphics, multimedia and TV? If you aim to become a flexible and multi-disciplined media practitioner, then this practical course is perfect for you. Based in our state-of-the-art Media Factory, you’ll combine knowledge of technical systems and processes with an awareness of industry practice. You will have multiple opportunities to be creative, producing a body of work that will showcase the breadth of your diverse craft skills. Through engaging briefs, and with the support of caring and enthusiastic lecturers, you will develop the skills to help you launch your own career in media production.

*Please note: This course is subject to a title change to Digital Media Production BSc (Hons)

• This course is focused on industry-informed practical skills and techniques to equip you for
• a career in media production.
• This course provides experience in the wide variety of production environments essential to becoming an employable multi-skilled practitioner.
• This course is industry accredited by JAMES and makes full use of broadcast standard production equipment and studios.

FURTHER INFORMATION

We have excellent facilities in our purpose-built Media Factory, including a four-camera (broadcast quality) television studio with lighting rig and sound facility, non-linear edit suites, multi-track audio studio and dedicated multimedia computer suites with up-to-date media software.

We offer multiple opportunities to work on live briefs and client-based work and collaborate on cross-discipline projects with students on other courses, including acting, journalism and design – replicating what you’ll do upon graduation, in industry.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on overseas projects. Recently students have travelled to Kenya and Zambia, while later on you’ll have the chance to spend a semester in the USA.

Our multi-award winning teaching team is recognised for providing an excellent student experience and teaching and learning. Our lecturers have expertise and industrial experience in TV, radio, multimedia, photography and software development.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND ASSESSMENT

A 3 year degree qualification typically comprises 360 credits and each 20 credit (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study, which comprises of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study. Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors, and will depend on your option choices.

You will learn through a combination of lecture and practical demonstrations followed by hands-on experience in order to develop knowledge and expertise. The School of Journalism and Media excels in facilities such as a four-camera (broadcast quality) television studio with lighting rig and sound facility, nonlinear edit suites, multitrack audio studio and dedicated multimedia computer suites with up-to-date media software.

Assessment includes practical assignments including video, audio and website production work, presentations, computer-based examination and report-writing. You will be expected to work in teams as well as being able to work independently.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES WILL I HAVE?

Recent graduates have taken up roles such as vision mixer, camera operator, radio DJ, graphics operator, presentation scheduler, editor, compositor, and studio operative, for employers such as Al Jazeera, BBC, Ideal World TV, BT Sports, and Sky Sports.

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