Course summary

On this highly practical course, you study ‘hands on’ in our state-of-the-art TV studios, using a range of industry-standard camera, sound, lighting and editing equipment. At the end of your three years, you will be multiskilled, industry-ready practitioners. Employability is a core feature of this course: it is our job to help you break into TV and film and we work with you to develop industry links and find paid work or internships during your time with us. Facilities and Specialist Equipment

• High-spec multi-camera television studios.

• Specialist make-up studios.

• 3D green-screen room.

• Digital video-editing suites including Adobe Creative Cloud software (Premier Pro).

• Netflix-approved Sony FX6 cameras for broadcast-quality film and television content.

• Sony FX3 Cinema Line camera with full-frame sensor and enhanced mobility for easy solo hand-held shooting.

• Industry-standard sound and lighting equipment.

• Learn how to create content on location and in the studio, and how to pitch, write, produce and direct film and TV programming.

• Learn from an academic team who are also TV and film industry professionals.

• Take on live creative briefs through our links with the local film and TV community, including Luton Culture and Clearhead Production.

• Take up work experience opportunities at industry organisations including the BBC (The One Show and Radio 1).

• Broadcast your own work and assist with the running of a TV studio through BedsTV, the University’s student-run online television channel.

• Engage directly with the industry through networking events, guest talks and workshops with film professionals.

• Build your professional knowledge through field trips to notable film and TV studios such as Pinewood, Sky and BBC Broadcasting House.

• Benefit from regular opportunities to meet visiting, industry-active professionals. Past guest speakers include Mick Payne, Match of the Day producer; Jess Symons, MD at Ivy House Productions; Lorraine Heaton, Production Management, BBC Studios; and Tom Wall, TV producer for Channel 4, Channel 5 and Netflix.