Course summary

Why Study This Course at Middlesex University? Our Digital Media Production course has been especially designed to meet the skills and demands of the fast-moving creative industries. You’ll gain knowledge and skills, in areas such as immersive and augmented reality, video production, website design, culture and web3 and more. Practice-based work includes photography, audio and video production, web design and HTML programming, data visualisation and smart environments. Great emphasis is also given to the management and analysis of social media platforms, with APIs and other sources used to present and assess data. You'll be taught by experienced academics and technical tutors who know the industry inside out. They will guide through a series of modules which focus on production methods: image, animation, video, sound recording and mixing, advanced post-production, and many more. Studies in digital media can lead to a range of exciting careers. Graduates with a digital media and communications degree are highly sought after in the fields of social media, marketing, e-commerce and content production, to highlight just a few. Master digital media skills and get professional experience You'll apply the skills and theory learned using specialist software that is the latest industry standard. The Kit Hub houses a vast collection of art and media-based equipment that you can borrow to help with relevant modules. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain certifications in Apple, and Avid editing software alongside experience in API and analytics. Your project outputs can include live campaigns, viral videos, apps, platforms, games, exhibitions, and more. We also give you the option of a work placement in London’s creative industries as part of the course, ensuring the skills you learn are put into practice. Get the support you need While you’re learning, you’ll be matched with an Academic Advisor directly related to your course. You'll also be in touch with our technicians who work to support you in our specialised facilities on all your projects and coursework. Whether your goal is to work in social media as an analyst or strategist, work in a creative agency as an accounts director, or work as a content curator, this is the course for you. What you'll gain You will gain skills in key software and hardware to create audio and visual content. You will learn how to manage content, as well as advanced interpersonal and transferable skills for roles such as digital designer, content producer, accounts executive, and creative technologist. You will acquire a broad range of creative skills during the degree, including:

• Competence in media production

• Visual communication skills for print and online

• The knowledge to strategically deploy social media platforms

• Adaptability to new technologies and software

• HTML programming

• Writing for screen and multiple online platforms

• Understanding different ways of campaigning and promotion using social media platforms

• Content management, dissemination and campaigning

• Storytelling on multiple platforms.