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BA(Hons) Creative Media and Production

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

If making content and studying the media is your thing, this is the degree for you. We've designed this course to help you meet the challenge of building a creative career in the age of digital media. Youll learn creative and technical skills and use them in various projects, from telling stories with video and audio to making short films. It nicely also help you develop a deep understanding of the digital media landscape €“ not only will you be making media, but youll learn how and why it reaches a particular audience. Youll use our industry-standard facilities to work across a range of digital media. Yorkshire is the growing hub of creative industries in the north of England, and Huddersfield is correct at the heart of it. Our world-leading academics will help you analyze the media you love to watch and learn more about participatory culture and fandoms. Expert teaching and work experience opportunities mean you know from professionals working in the creative industries.

General Eligibility

Entry requirements

BBC-BCCat A Level.

112-104UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.

Meritat T Level.

DMM-MMMin BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above.

112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules:

  • Analysing Content

  • Media Users, Audiences and Fans

  • Film and Television Industries and Law

  • Digital Communication Technology

  • Digital Video and Audio Production

Option modules:

Choose up to two from a list which may include:

  • Online Tools: Programming and Web Design

  • Writing for Journalism

  • Introduction to Screenwriting Media

2 Year 2

Core modules:

  • Film and Television Fandom and Participatory Media

  • From Studio to Social Media Careers & Entrepreneurship

  • Developing Formats and Programmes for Television: From Idea to Pitch

  • Researching Digital Communication, Media and Culture

Option modules:

Choose up to two from a list which may include:

  • Magazine Design and Production

  • On-Screen Training: Becoming a Presenter

  • Television Entertainment

  • Production Management

  • Live Television Production

  • Light, Camera, Action…and Cut: Specialist Skills in Film Production

  • Global Popular Cinema: Hollywood and Beyond

  • Podcasting

  • Making Radio

  • Influencers, Promotion and PR

3 Year 3 - optional placement year

  • Placement Year

4 Year 4

Core modules:

  • Research Dissertation

  • Video Shorts: Music, Advertising and Short film

  • Media Industry Project

Option modules:

Choose three from a list which may include:

  • Fantasy, Horror and Cult Film

  • Video Games and Culture

  • Branding and Advertising

  • Digital Streaming Platforms: YouTube, Netflix and Beyond

  • Screens Aesthetics

  • Reality TV and Documentary

  • Film and Television Distribution: Sales, Promotion and Festivals

  • Stars and Celebrity

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall, with no element lower than 5.5 or equivalent.

Additional Information

This course is available: 4 years Inc. placement year

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