Programme Specification for 2012/13
BSc (Hons) Film and Television Production
... train in the practices and techniques used in television and film production and post production at the professional level ...
 Some courses will be held in our purpose built TV studio at the Avery Hill campus [Click here for more pictures] |
This degree offers students the chance to develop creatively and technically. It affords the opportunity to acquire both the latest techniques and traditional skills in television and film production and post-production. These include use of professional cameras, roles in the studio, editing skills, digital compositing and visual effects. Presentation design and animation techniques for motion graphics are also included. There is a real need in the media industry for creative people, who are skilled in these practices and techniques at the professional level. This course allows for original and creative minds who want to explore specialist areas of television and film production and post-production and develop a portfolio ready for industry.
BBC Training & Development
We currently have a partnership agreement with BBC Training & Development in which they will be inputting lectures and practical studio sessions as part of the course.
BBC Training & Development is globally recognised as a centre of excellence.
It remains at the forefront of the development and spread of training in digital technology in broadcasting.
Broadcast Production and Broadcast Post-Production are taught in conjunction with BBC Training & Development. Typically a trainer from the BBC comes to Greenwich to deliver the seminars for Broadcast Production and Broadcast Post-Production. Additionally students attend two, week long, residential blocks of study at BBC Training & Development, in Wood Norton, Worcestershire. These intensive, immersive courses are hands-on.
Currently we have a significant number of guaranteed places and we expect this to continue. Places for the BBC option may be decided competitively based on grades and attendance. Each training block at Wood Norton will involve four nights away from the University campus. Currently each BBC Training course at Wood Norton costs students roughly £250-£300 for accommodation, food and travel, based on staying at a Premier Inn. These costs could rise a bit in 3 or 4 years time. If students do not want to take these opportunities they can opt for Television Studio Production in Year 2 and Multiplatform TV in Year 3.
It is expected that this programme will especially appeal to those candidates who can demonstrate a passion for film, photography, drawing or design. To that end, it is envisaged that successful candidates will have produced evidence of such a passion. This could take the form of interview, personal statement or a portfolio.
On successful completion of this programme students would be able to:
- demonstrate proficiency in camera and studio techniques
- analyse, design, and create motion graphics and visual effects
- produce and manage assets in a variety of media (text, image, animation, sound, video)
- use a variety of technologies employed in the television and film production and post-production industries
- work effectively in film and video studios
- understand and follow the emerging technologies related to the production and post-productions industries
- take into account technical, social, ethical and legal issues in the entertainment business
- work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
Typical content
The following is an indication of current programme content.
However, the rapidly changing nature of the subject area means that both the courses offered, and individual course content, are likely to change in future years.
Finally note that certain combinations of options may not be available.
For details of timetabling and study patterns, see the timetables page.
All courses are 30 credits unless otherwise stated.
Year One
- Principles of Editing
- Introduction to TV Studio Production
- Single Camera Production
- Digital Media Foundations
Year Two
- Cinematography
- Two options from: Design for Moving Image, Sound Design, Visual Studies & Web Media, 3D Animation
- One option from: Broadcast Production(BBC), TV Studio Production
Year Three
- A substantial individual double project (equivalent to two taught courses) on a topic chosen by the student
- One option from: Broadcast Post Production(BBC), Multiplatform TV
- One further option from: Compositing & VFX, Advanced Modelling & Character Animation, Industry Work Practice
Technologies
Typical technologies taught on this programme include: Flash; Director; Final Cut Pro/Adobe Premiere; DVD Studio Pro/DVD Production; Sound/Music Production; Desktop Publishing; 3D Animation/Modelling.
Note that some of these technologies are taught on optional courses, so we cannot guarantee that you will be exposed to them all.
Specifics
Direct Entry
This programme welcomes students seeking direct entry into year 2, such as students who have a relevant HND. Please contact us for more details.
Career opportunities
Students graduating from this degree programme will be able to apply for a number of careers in the film and television industries. Possible careers include studio and camera work, editing, motion graphic design, TV / commercial work, web animation, video compositing & special effects and multimedia design & production.
Links
See some examples of students working in the studio or filming at Bathway.
Location
This degree programme is based in the Department of Creative Digital Technologies, School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences, Greenwich Campus, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS. Some of your studies will also be based in the film studios at Avery Hill Campus.
Study mode
3 years full-time
JACS/UCAS code
BSc (Hons) Film and Television Production - P311 BSc/FTVP