Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production BA (Hons)

• Overview

  This practice-based course will give you a wide range of experience and a greater understanding of media production across a number of genres such as drama and documentary.

  Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. We’ve created the Northampton Employment Promise because we are so confident that if you focus on your studies and complete one of our awards you’ll be highly employable by the time you graduate. Putting you in a great position to secure employment or continue your studies.

  Course

  Highlights

  • use of broadcast recording equipment, studios and editing facilities
  • free UK site visits and trips
  • tuition fee waiver for placement and study abroad modules
  • masterclasses with industry practitioners.
  • Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.

  HP Laptop and software included with this course.

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• Course Details

  You will start by studying a broad range of media before specialising for your final year. Although there is a practical emphasis for this course, you will also learn contemporary theories and approaches to media forms, audiences and industries. The course is designed to enable you to play a full role in the modern digital media world through the experience you will gain and the portfolio of work you will produce.

  Methods of Learning

  For this course taught study will be a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops for around 12 contact hours per week. We recommend you also spend 12 hours per week in self-directed study time.

  Assessments

  You will be assessed through practical projects, essays and other written assignments, seminar presentations, pitches, and some examinations.

  Subject Futures Week

  Our annual Subject Futures Week is an exciting event and an excellent opportunity for our students to explore the potential of their course and understand where their university experience can lead them beyond graduation. It offers a unique chance to network with high profile industry professionals from the arts, TV, film, fashion and more.

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  Additional

  Information

  Work Experience

  Where possible you will undertake a live client brief with a third party sector in your final year. We also encourage you to find work experience throughout your course.

• Careers and Events
  • The Northampton Employment Promise.

    *We promise to secure paid experience for you, if you need it.

    We work with employers to understand what they’re looking for and we’re confident that if you follow one of our structured awards, as well as committing to your studies you’ll be in a competitive position when it comes to applying for graduate jobs.

    We’re so confident, that we promise to secure a paid 3-6 month internship for you, if you need it. Find out more about the Northampton Employment Promise, including how it works and who is eligible.

    
  • Open Days

    Come Say Hello

    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    This course is an excellent foundation for careers in digital media industries, such as television, radio, photography, print and journalism, online marketing and advertising, public relations and wider communications industries, including education.

    
• Requirements

  General entry requirements apply. A typical offer would be BCC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC. You will also be asked to attend an interview. We welcome international applications and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications.

  For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  Foundation Study Framework Entry Requirements

  Admission to this foundation programme is normally DEE at A-Level or MPP at BTEC. However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the programme you wish to study.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  Contacts

  Course enquiries
  study@northampton.ac.uk

  Application status enquiries
  admissions2019@northampton.ac.uk

  Current student enquiries
  SID@northampton.ac.uk

  International student enquiries
  international@northampton.ac.uk

  Enquire online
  Online enquiry form

  Applying for 2019
  Facebook Applicant Group

  Office hours:
  Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
  Fri: 9am – 4.30pm

  Phone Call

  0300 303 2772

  +44 (0)1604 892134

  +44 (0)1604 892546

• Course Content
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • Stage 3
  • Foundation

  In your first year you will learn all about video and sound, and study web design. This broad knowledge base will be complemented by research, planning and media management skills. We will also introduce you to key theories and debates around contemporary media production.

  • Single Camera Production (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED1081

    Core Module Y
  • Multi-Camera TV Studio Production (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED1067

    Core Module Y
  • Digital and Social Media Production (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED1082

    Core Module Y
  • Film and TV Drama (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED1083

    Core Module Y
  • Media and Creative Industries (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED1084

    Core Module Y
  • Writing the Media (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED1085

    Core Module Y

  During the second year there will be an emphasis on non-fiction, preparing you for your final year by equipping you with more advanced media production skills in film production and sound. We will encourage you to take a more critical approach to your work and that of others, including professionals. Students must take all compulsory modules plus three designated module

  • Researching for the Media (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED2078

    Core Module Y
  • Screen Storytelling (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED2107

    Core Module Y
  • Creative Video (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED2094

    Core Module Y
  • Television Drama (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED2054

    Core Module N
  • Scriptwriting (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED2056

    Core Module N
  • TV Studio Broadcasting (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED2108

    Core Module N
  • Documentary Video (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED2109

    Core Module N
  • Short Film Production (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED2092

    Core Module N
  • Effects in Film Production (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED2110

    Core Module N
  • Global Cinemas (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED2111

    Core Module N

  Students must take the compulsory modules plus three designated modules to total 120 credits.

  • Community Impact Project (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED3052

    Core Module Y
  • Media Project and Dissertation (40 Credits)
    Module code: MED4031

    Core Module Y
  • Group Production Project: External Brief (40 Credits)
    Module code: MED3022

    Core Module Y
  • Global Television (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED3017

    Core Module N
  • Hollywood and Beyond (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED3053

    Core Module N
  • Live TV Production (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED3047

    Core Module N
  • Working in Creative Industries (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED3054

    Core Module N
  • Radical Content Generation (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED3055

    Core Module N
  • Cult Media (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED3056

    Core Module N

  The Foundation Study Framework is studied over two stages and will help you to develop the theoretical/practical and academic skills you will need in order to successfully progress to the full award. Once you have completed the two stages you will be able to progress on to Stage Two of the course.

  • Investigations into your Subject Area 1: Arts (40 Credits)
    Module code: FDN010

    Core Module Y
  • Investigations into your Subject Area 2: Arts (40 Credits)
    Module code: FDN013

    Core Module Y
  • Media and Creative Industries (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED1084

    Core Module Y
  • Writing the Media (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED1085

    Core Module Y
  • Investigations into your Subject Area 3: Changemaking (40 Credits)
    Module code: FDN016

    Core Module Y
  • Single Camera Production (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED1081

    Core Module Y
  • Digital and Social Media Production (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED1082

    Core Module Y
  • Film and TV Drama (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED1083

    Core Module Y
  • Multi-Camera TV Studio Production (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED1067

    Core Module Y

  Module information is quoted for 17/18 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  • fully-equipped television studios
  • fully-equipped photography studios
  • emphasis on convergent digital media production
  • specialist soundproof editing suites
  • practical production course informed by media theory
  • specialist industry speakers
• Further Studies
  • Postgraduate Opportunities

    Further your Study

    Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give yourself a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    
  • Research

    We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally. We produce internationally renowned and relevant research and disseminate knowledge on an international scale.

    Visit our Research Hub page for more information.

    
  • Business and Enterprise

    We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.

    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module
  Foundation Framework: £6,600 as part of a four year programme (subsequent years will be charged at standard BA rate)

  Additional costs

  • Printing costs: £50+ per year
  • External hard drive to store material: £50
  • Travel to film shoots:  no more than £50 over the three years

  Optional

  You may find it useful to set up a subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud. This will give you access to creative tools at home and costs £15 per month.

  2018/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,350 per 20 credit module
  Foundation Study Framework: £6,500 as part of a four year programme (subsequent years will be charged at standard BA rate)

  Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2018/19. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £12,500
  Foundation Study Framework: £9,800

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Additional costs

  • Printing costs: £50+ per year
  • External hard drive to store material: £50
  • Travel to film shoots:  no more than £50 over the three years

  Optional

  You may find it useful to set up a subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud. This will give you access to creative tools at home and costs £15 per month.

  2018/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £12,000
  Foundation Study Framework: £9,400

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  A merit based scholarship of up to 30% or a £3,000 reduction in the cost of tuition fees for eligible students.

  Sir Thomas White Scholarship

  The Sir Thomas White scholarship will support and acknowledge an academically gifted student, with the proviso that the selection panel is confident that there is…

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply. The…

  Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

• Foundation

  Our Foundation Study Framework offers an exciting route into studying for a degree, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance.

  If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the entry requirements for this course, we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to study a four year course which includes our Foundation Study Framework.

  The Foundation Study Framework will help you to develop the theoretical/practical and academic skills you will need in order to successfully progress to the full award.  The Foundation Study Framework provides you with a practical and group-based approach to learning that supports your development and your transition to Higher Education, whilst also studying a number of specialist modules.

  Course Structure

  You will study two 40 credit modules that form the Foundation Study Framework. These are:

  • Subject Studies 1: Practical and Study Skills – provides an introduction to key concepts, theories and principles associated with the area of study.
  • Research for Practice – provides an overview of the principles of research, research methods and the learning environment of the University. It will also include an introduction to the academic languages of the subject and the learning experience of degree study.

  These modules are delivered concurrently with two Level 4 modules from your programme: MED1075 Introduction to Moving Image and Sound and MED1073 Studying Television

  Upon successful completion of these modules, you will progress to Stage One of BA Media Production and Moving Image, in which you will receive further support through:

  • Subject Studies 2: Working with Ideas – focuses specifically on the generation and development of ideas, building the key IT/ literacy/numeracy skill sets required by the programme.

  In the remainder of Stage One, you will take four further 20 credit modules from the BA Media Production and Moving Image Award Map.

  Typical timetabled week of study

  Foundation Study Framework teaching may be a combination of lectures, seminars and/or workshop based sessions. Each module involves a teaching contact time of four hours per week and you are also expected to engage in approximately 12 hours of independent study, to support your learning experience.

  Foundation study will help you to build a solid understanding of the general theoretical and practical aspects that will underpin film and television making. Throughout all stages of your programme you will also be supported by a Personal Academic Tutor, to guide you through the learning experience and help you make informed study choices.

  Foundation study will enable you to acquire the necessary study skills to succeed in HE, as well as developing your understanding of key subject concepts delivered through taught sessions, TV studio work, tutorials and online support.

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