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Media Production at Buckinghamshire New University - UCAS

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Course summary

This industry facing course will help provide you with an in depth skill base in media production, incorporating a wide range of disciplines and practices. You’ll use state-of-the-art industry standard facilities and be taught by media professionals as you create and produce content across a range of platforms, from video and audio to photography and online. Why study Media Production at BNU? Industry focused skills At BNU, you'll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment like cameras, lighting, and sound gear. This practical training ensures you're job-ready from day one, giving you a competitive edge in the media industry. You'll also learn to use the latest software for editing and production, making you proficient in the tools that professionals use daily. With modules from Client Video Production to Advanced Post-Production Skills you'll graduate with a professional standard set of skills, ready to enter a wide range of industries. Learn from experts Our lecturers are seasoned media professionals with extensive industry experience. They bring real-world insights into the classroom, helping you understand the latest trends and techniques in media production. You'll benefit from their mentorship and guidance, which can be invaluable as you navigate your own career path. Their connections in the industry can also provide you with unique opportunities for networking, internships, and job placements. State-of-the-art facilities You'll have access to cutting-edge facilities, including our High Wycombe campus and the our teaching base at the world renowned Pinewood Studios. These environments provide you with the perfect setting to hone your skills and get a feel for life in the media industry. Equipped with professional quality cameras and microphones as well as a green screen room and multiple editing suites, our facilities are designed to simulate real-world production environments, giving you a taste of what to expect in your future career. Real world projects You'll engage in live project briefs that mirror industry challenges. These opportunities allow you to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios, building a strong portfolio that showcases your talents to potential employers. Working on these projects helps you develop problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure, both of which are crucial in the media industry. You'll also receive feedback from industry professionals, helping you refine your work and improve your skills. Creative freedom BNU encourages you to explore your creative ideas and push boundaries. With the freedom to experiment and innovate, you'll develop a unique voice and style that sets you apart in the media world. What will I study? You'll develop a range of techniques that can be used for online and offline media, covering a broad range of media such as recording techniques, photography, journalism, sound design, podcasting, video and screenwriting. Technical skills include film and television production, sound design, photography and podcasting. You’ll also gain an understanding of the creative and editorial process in creating content for different platforms. Optional modules allow you to explore the latest technologies, such as Virtual Production. You will be introduced to fundamental and advanced creative production and content creation techniques. Creative and technical areas of advanced editing and post production will be explored. You will also have the option to study advanced lighting techniques for specific environments. This course is also offered as four-year programmes, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate degree. 

Modules

Year one Core Production Skills with Analysis 1 Sound Design for Moving Image Filmmaking 1 Filmmaking 2 Filmmaking 3 Year two Core Advanced Technical and Production Skills Introduction to Photography Genre Studies for Film and TV Optional Art Film and Music Video Sound Design Projects Advanced Screenwriting and Pitching Location Sound and Audio Post-Production Virtual Film Production Factual Storytelling Broadcast News and Current Affairs Live Events Project Live Performance Technology Year three Core Podcasting: Creation and Production AND Independent Production Project OR Independent Script Project OR Industry Practice Research Project Optional Individual Microfilm and Creative Group Production Digital Marketing Non-Fiction and Factual Storytelling Sound Design Final Portfolio New Media and Innovation News and Current Affairs Creative Skills with Applied Multicamera Production

Assessment method

On our course the teaching will feature a variety of approaches and technology, blended together to engage your learning in class and beyond, and to encourage your full participation. The teaching and learning strategies have been designed to ensure that there is progression from formal teaching through to independent learning as you progress through the levels of the programme. Guided independent study will include activities such as reading and research, planning for productions, and self-guided production activity on location. A variety of assessment vehicles will be used as appropriate to the modules you take, including assignments carried out in your own time, in-class assignments, workshops and presentations. Assessments will be appropriate to the task, achievable, motivating and vocationally-focused, forming a constructive part of your learning process. Assessment approaches include: group and individual portfolios of written work and media content that will include research, pre-production, production and post-production work submissions critical self-evaluation and role analysis in the form of individual reflective written evaluations peer evaluation in the form of discussion of work in groups opportunity for external placement and work-based learning reports that will enhance each student’s capacity to adopt professional working practices tasks aimed at the assessment of specific production skills which will target each individual’s career aspirations. Independent work at the culmination of the degree comprising a short media production.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
MED1
Institution code:
B94
Campus name:
High Wycombe Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Visit bnu.ac.uk/international to find out more about applying to BNU as an international student!

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.bnu.ac.uk/study/general-entry-requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent.

If English is not your first language or if you have studied in a non-majority English-speaking country, then you will typically be required to demonstrate your English language ability (speaking, listening, reading & writing) by way of a test such as IELTS.

BNU English Language Requirements

https://www.bnu.ac.uk/study/general-entry-requirements


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £15150 Year 1
International £15150 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Buckinghamshire New University tuition fees cover the cost of instruction, assessment, and core academic materials. However, additional costs may be incurred for course-related items or requirements, such as, but not limited to: - Text books and supplementary reading materials - Specialised equipment or resources required for specific courses - Field trips, placements, or external activities - Printing, photocopying, and binding - Accommodation, travel, and living expenses Additional costs will vary by course. It is your responsibility as a student to budget for any additional expenses associated with your studies. For further details on what is included in your tuition fees, please check bnu.ac.uk/fees-and-funding

Sponsorship information

There are several ways you can fund your studies, including sponsorship and student loans. You may be able to use ELCAS credits for some of our courses. We also have scholarships and bursaries to help support our students.

Media Production at Buckinghamshire New University - UCAS