University of Sunderland

BA (Hons) Media Production (Television and Radio)

First Year Module Choices

This course is structured around core modules in media studies and media production, allowing you to study and practise radio and TV production alongside theoretical subjects. You can study both TV and radio production or choose to specialise after the second year. In your first year you will study the following modules:

MAC101 Introduction to Media & Cultural Studies
MAC116 Introduction to Academic Research Skills
MAC124 History of Broadcasting
MAC126 Introduction to Video Production
MAC131 Introduction to Radio: Production and Broadcasting
MAC172 Introduction to Digital Video Effects

You can choose an additional 30 credits worth of modules to study in your first year, Radio, Video and New Media modules available are listed below.  Download information about individual modules here: Level 1 Media Modules available in 2010

Video and New Media Modules
MAC109 Introduction to The Television Studio
MAC134 Introduction to DVD Production
MAC135 Visual Storytelling - (BK1 for digital film students ONLY)
MAC175 Introduction to Screenwriting
MED102 Introduction to New Media: Theory and Practice

Radio Modules
MAC132 Introduction to Radio: Reporting
MAC137 Introduction to Community Media
MAC171 Introduction to Sound
MAC176 Introduction to Radio Drama
MAC192 Community Radio Placement A

Your module choice form is now available here: BA (Hons) Media Production: TV and Radio Module Choice Form

What you need to do: download, complete and email the form to us at adm.student-timetables@sunderland.ac.uk by Sunday 5th September.  Don't worry if you are unsure what you would like to study, please email us with any queries you may have.  Alternatively, you can ring us on 0191 515 3817 on Wednesday 1st or Thursday 2nd September when Ashleigh Little will take your details and an academic member of staff will call you back to discuss your concerns further.