University of Sunderland

Media Production (Television and Video)

* Exceptions may apply.  Please see Fees and Finance for further information.

Introduction

You an start this course in either February or September.

This programme develops advanced level skills related to the design, development and delivery of a media product in the commercial marketplace.

The postgraduate degree builds on the creative, operational and managerial strengths that you may have gained at undergraduate level in media-specific degrees at Sunderland or elsewhere.

You will build up a firm set of applied skills in all areas of production including legal, media business, 360 commissioning, media management and marketing, advanced imaging and editing techniques and other specialised skills which will ease your move into the 'real world' of the media.

The programme will be delivered by industry experienced academic staff and by high profile industry practitioners in the Media Centre, a broadcast standard production and post-production facility.

After the programme you will be able to identify profitable areas of programme making for national and international delivery. You will also be able to pursue career opportunities in the management or technical/operational sectors of the audio-visual industries.

To go to the TV, video and new media web pages, part of the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media website, click here.

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Course Content

Stage 1
Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) 60 credits
January-April

• Craft Skills(MACM 84)

Team-taught modules including elements of Scriptwriting, Editing, Camera and Lighting, and Sound Techniques.

Stage 2
Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) 60 credits
April-June

• Production Management MACM 57
• Media Marketing and Distribution MACM 60
• Video for New Media MACM 81

Stage 3
Masters (MA) 60 credits
July-January

• Practical Media Project MACM 57

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Entry Requirements

Applications are welcome from holders of an honours degree in a relevant subject area. All applicants should be able to demonstrate practical video production and/or critical and conceptual skills. Students requiring the necessary practical skills are encouraged to attend a Foundation Course or our Radio Summer School.

Overseas Applicants
As above, plus English Language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English; ILETS Score 6, TOEFL 560. Attendance at an English Language for Academic Purposes course may be required in the month prior to course commencement or, where students seek to develop further their language skills, in-sessional language development programmes are also offered.

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Fees and Finance

Prospective students from Canada and India will pay £3100 for 60 credits and £6200 for 120 credits on this programme.

Please note that different fees apply to students studying for "Equivalent or Lower Qualifications" (ELQs). For more information about ELQs, please see the page Information for applicants who already have an HE Qualification.

For information about University scholarships and bursaries please see the page Fees and Finance.

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Teaching and Assessment

You will be involved in group production projects in order to develop your individual skills within a collaborative media production context. These projects will be supported by workshops focused on particular equipment and skills, studio sessions, tutorials, seminars, masterclasses led by distinguished leaders in the media industry, and, where necessary, flexible learning.

Assessment is through individual/group work and presentations, essays, and assessment by self, peers and tutors.

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Career Opportunities

On completion of the programme you will have a firm set of applied skills in the areas of production, legal, medial business, media management and marketing, and these will ease your move into the 'real world' of the media.

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Facilities

*World Class Web/Design Tools*
The University of Sunderland has made a significant investment in providing students with access to the latest releases of Adobe products.

Selected PCs within the St Peter's and Murray Libraries have been pre-loaded with the Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Adobe Design Premium Suite for your exclusive use.

CS4 Creative includes key products such as Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver as well as Photoshop and a range of many others.

Further information is available from:

http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/design/
For information regarding locations of PC or Macs within your own faculty that have access to Adobe products please contact your Faculty IT Support.

If you are interested in purchasing Adobe products for your own PC/Mac Adobe offer significant savings for student purchases via any of its approved re-sellers.

Please visit:

http://www.student-software.co.uk/

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Related Courses

• Media Studies - Combined Subjects (Major, Dual and Minor)
• Media Production (Video and New Media)
• Media Production - (Televison and Video)

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