BA (Hons) Media Production

This Media Production course explores production techniques in video, radio, print and digital media and provides support on how to launch a career in media production.

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BA (Hons) Media Production at University of Winchester

Media Production at Winchester explores production techniques in many forms of media such as video, TV and digital media, and considers how the different media relate to each other and to the current media industry. Students learn to use contemporary production techniques and theories to critically reflect on their practice, whilst learning how to launch their own careers in media production.

Fact File

SINGLE/COMBINED HONOURS

UCAS codes: P310 BA/MPr

Typical offer: 300-340 points

International Baccalaureate: 26 points

Degree duration:

3 years full-time 6 years part-time

If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.0 (including 6.0 in writing) or a TOEFL iBT score of 87 or equivalent

Selection process:
Suitable Single Honours applicants are required to attend an interview and/or workshop

Course Enquiries and Applications
Telephone: +44 (0) 1962 827234
Email: course.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk

For Combined Honours UCAS codes and entry requirements

Programme Content

Students work towards specific projects in Year 1 to ensure an understanding of media production methods and their theoretical underpinning. Year 2 allows students to begin to specialise within groups and includes modules which examine different media forms and the relationship between them. The Multimedia Project reflects the convergence of technologies found in the contemporary industry by asking students to create a project of their choice in one medium and produce supporting, promotional material in two other media. The Masterclass module invites industry professionals to visit to take a class on a particular aspect of production which is then explored through project work. Optional modules include opportunities to learn gallery skills. Year 3 allows for more individual student-led learning.

Facilities

The Multimedia Centre operates a rolling programme of upgrading to ensure it reflects current professional practice. The centre includes a newly refurbished purpose-built industry standard HD TV studio, a newsroom, a computerised radio studio and facilities for multi-track audio recording. Video editing is available in different formats including Final Cut Pro (version 7 and ‘X’) and Premiere Pro (CS5). The Multimedia Centre is open 24 hours a day and students are encouraged to use the facilities for their own projects as well as coursework.

 

Modules

Year 1
• Visual Practice
• Time-based Media
• Image
• Research

Year 2
• Multimedia Project
• Drama Production
• Masterclass
• Studio Skills

Year 3
• Researching the Pitch
• Community Broadcasting
• Television Studio Production
• Business and the Media

Careers

Graduates have gone on to work for the BBC TV and BBC online, ITV, Sky, production houses, commercial radio and regional and local newspapers. Others have entered public relations and marketing, local government and other areas where an understanding of the media is an advantage. The programme also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study or further training.

Combinations

BA (Hons) Business Management
BA (Hons) Creative Writing
BA (Hons) Film Studies
BA (Hons) Film Production
BA (Hons) Journalism Studies
BA (Hons) Media Studies

Combined Honours programmes enable you to study two subjects, jointly (50% / 50%) and it is possible to transfer to a Single Honours programme at the end of Year 1.