Modules

Please download the Course Specification for a complete overview of BA Content, Media and Film Production modules. Find below an overview of the key learning themes that this course will cover.

Level 4

Tell a Story (Semester One)

In this semester, you will define your creative purpose through the development of a short form piece of work that identifies and connects with the target audience. Learn the basics of content, media, and film production to create a coherent narrative using a range of production techniques and technical skills. Experiment with your learning to create a coherent production, finding an audience to tell a story that meets the brief set by the Industry Partner.

Change Hearts (Semester Two)

Use the power of storytelling to trigger an emotive response or ‘change of heart’ from the audience through social impact filmmaking. You will learn to create documentary and factual content, to work with subjects, people, clients, and to observe, capture, and edit material to support its’ emotional power. Incorporate your learning into the creating of content which shows a demonstrable change in opinion.

Level 5

Change Minds (Semester One)

In this semester, you will be tasked to inspire an audience to make a choice or change their behaviour through a piece of advertising or branded content in response to an industry client brief. Learn how creative agencies and producers engage with clients to create content that will affect opinion, build brands, and change behaviour, as well as learning to write, direct, shoot, and edit for relevant formats.

Entertain Me (Semester Two)

In this semester, you will develop an understanding of the core concepts of fiction storytelling, and develop an understanding of the audience’s relationship with film and television through the production of a short film, TV pilot, or feature film trailer.

Level 6

Become Influential (Semester One)

Employ engaging storytelling techniques and use evolving new media technologies to create a brand that garners a loyal following. Learn the business dynamics involved in building a real presence in the digital space, engaging with both new and emergent innovations in audience engagement, and developing your skills in creating content with the capacity to build a loyal audience. This may include the creation of a trailer for a SVOD series, a podcast, an interactive website, or a social media campaign.

Be an Entrepreneur (Semester Two)

In this module, you will incorporate your previous learning into a self-defined graduation project that develops your skills and showcases your talent in one of six specified areas. Develop your knowledge, skills, and understanding in your chosen area, research and discover new techniques or technological methods to create film or content, and learn entrepreneurship and business skills to raise funding.

Assessment methods

"We include a diverse range of learning and teaching methods, which include:

Productions

Seminar-style Group Teaching

Tutorials

Practical Group Work

Formative Feedback through Critiques, Pitches, Screenings, and Reflective Sessions

Work-integrated Learning

Authentic Assessment

We use a wide range of assessment methods, which include portfolios, performances, research presentations, and reflective work. Please download the Course Specification below for more information."

Tuition fees

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Extra funding

Each year we offer various bursaries and scholarships. For further information, please view details on our website.