Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production BA Welcome Pack
Welcome to Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production BA – September 2026.
Welcome to Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production BA (Hons)!
Whether your ambition is to direct films, create compelling documentaries, produce live television, or develop digital content that reaches global audiences, you’ve chosen a course where you’ll learn by doing from day one.
Throughout your time with us, you’ll work on exciting practical projects that mirror the fast-paced world of the creative industries. You’ll build your skills across directing, scriptwriting, camera operation, editing, sound design and studio production, while exploring different storytelling techniques across film, television and digital media. Working alongside fellow creatives, you’ll have opportunities to collaborate on live client projects, helping you gain valuable industry experience and develop a professional portfolio that showcases your skillsets.
Our teaching combines hands-on workshops, creative production sessions and industry-informed guidance from experienced staff who are passionate about helping you realise your potential. As you progress through the course, you’ll have the chance to undertake work experience, produce ambitious major projects and develop the confidence to pursue a career in the creative industries with established networks.
In your final year, you’ll take your next steps towards employment through our Working in the Creative Industries module, where you can explore freelance working, social enterprise or launching your own creative business. By the time you graduate, you’ll leave not only with a degree but will have enhanced practical abilities underpinned by a critical theoretical understanding with a professional network and portfolio needed to make your mark in the creative media sector.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our creative community and see the stories you’ll tell. Industry ready – future focussed!
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Your Course Leader
Dr Anthony Stepniak
Deputy Head of School & Senior Lecturer in Media and Cultural Theory
Anthony.stepniak3@northampton.ac.uk
I am your first port of call for any queries or concerns during the programme, during this transitional period as you look to join us.
Additional staff
- Esmé Spurling, Senior Lecturer in Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production
- Jez Alsop, Senior Lecturer in Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production
- Andrew Cooper-James, Senior Lecturer in Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production
- Abigail Webber, Senior Lecturer in Media Production
- Tim Coley, Senior Lecturer in Media production
- Nathan Dodzo, Senior Lecturer in Journalism & Media
- David Simmons, Senior Lecturer in English & Screen Studies
- Dr Mike Starr, Associate Professor in Film & Screen Studies
Preparing for your course
In preparation for your course starting in September, we hold some online sessions beforehand so you can meet your Academic Team and other students studying the same course. These will be held on Monday 14 September and Thursday 17 September.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me: Anthony.Stepniak3@northampton.ac.uk
Monday 14 September
Session: Getting to Know You and Supporting Your Success
- Time: 12-1pm (BST)
- Link: https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/9a6294aae8fa4f7fb3ddff6cdb3c20e7
Thursday 17 September
Session: Introduction to Learning and Teaching on your Course
- Time: 12-1pm (BST)
- Link: https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/9a6294aae8fa4f7fb3ddff6cdb3c20e7
Monday 21 September
Session: “Welcome to Creative, Film, Television and Digital Media Production” with the full course team. Welcome talk, introductions and facilities tour
- Time: 1 – 4pm (BST)
- Location: CH118, First Floor, Creative Hub, Waterside campus
Please bring some note taking equipment.
Tuesday 22 September
Session: “Navigate your way as a CFTDMP student”; student expectations, campus tour, course-related activities and introductions to the Tech team.
- Time: 10am – 3pm (BST)
- Location: CH205, Second Floor, Creative Hub, Waterside campus
Friday 25 September
Session: “Getting to Know You” with your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT). PAT introduction, the role of your PAT, UON Support Systems
- Time: 10am – 2pm (BST)
- Location: CH205, Second Floor, Creative Hub, Waterside campus
Equipment/ Reading Lists
You will be required to purchase:
- An external hard drive
- San Disk SD Card (at least 32GB)
- A USB stick
- A pair of headphones
Reading lists will be shared in welcome week along with all other key information you will need to get started with us here at UON.
Enhancing skills, building networks and engaging in the wider University community
Our programme offers lots of live client brief projects, work experience opportunities, some of which are paid, along with a range of guest speakers, industry led sessions and field trips. Details of this for your first year will be shared in the first few week of you joining us, along with a trip on the Friday of Welcome Week.
We look forward to meeting you all in person in September.
