Digital Film Production, BSc Hons

This degree focuses on developing technical production skills; it aims to develop students' knowledge and expertise in sound, camera operation, lighting, post-production and directing. Film-making processes and production, as well as independent and documentary production are core to the courses, and the application of theories to practice is evident in the production-based course and assignment work.

This programme seeks to bring together the many areas that affect the design and development of multimedia systems. It is a broad-based degree covering technical, theoretical and design areas.

The degree enables individuals to build a strong portfolio of high-quality practical production work for film and television. Students graduate from the programme with knowledge and experience of a variety of production roles and an understanding of programme making which adheres to legal broadcasting guidelines and frameworks.

Students also experience working to live briefs and deadlines. Skillset benchmarks for production areas are used as a guide. The degree comprises core courses and options. The latter enable the individual to develop an area of expertise and start to develop a career path in his or her chosen field.

By attending this programme, students also develop highly marketable personal and professional skills.

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.

UCAS code

W612 G BSc/DFP

School

Computing & Mathematical Sciences

Location

Greenwich Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
6 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

280 UCAS points

AT LEAST two A-levels, BTEC National, DVCE or equivalent qualifications

PLUS GCSE English and mathematics at grade C or above.

Assessment

Students are assessed through exams, assignments and project work.

Career options

Graduates are well equipped to enter a range of jobs in a technical field within the industry, from camera assistants to assistant directors.

Year 1

Principles of Editing (30 credits)
Introduction to TV Studio Production (30 credits)
Single Camera Production (30 credits)
Digital Media Foundations (30 credits)

Year 2

Single and Multi-Unit Production (30 credits)
TV Studio Production (30 credits)
Sound Design (30 credits)
Design for Moving Image OR Cinematography (30 credits)

Year 3

A substantial individual project on a topic chosen by the student OR a substantial individual double project (equivalent to two taught courses) on a topic chosen by the student (60 credits)
Independent Production (30 credits)
One or two options (depending on the student's choice of a single or double project) - certain combinations of options may not be available. Current options include: Compositing and VFX; Cinematography (if not taken in Year 2); Multiplatform TV; Industry Work Practice (30 credits)

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