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The MA Producing Film & Television program at Bournemouth University is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the competitive film and television industry. The course covers all aspects of production, from development and financing to shooting and post-production. Students will learn how to work effectively with directors, writers, and other key crew members, as well as how to navigate the complex legal and business aspects of the industry. With a focus on practical experience and real-world applications, this course is ideal for those looking to make a career in film and television production.
The course is taught by experienced industry professionals and features guest lectures from leading figures in the field. Students will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, as well as opportunities to work on real-world projects and collaborate with other students. The program also offers opportunities for internships and work experience, providing valuable industry connections and exposure.
Bournemouth University is one of the leading institutions for film and television production in the UK. With a strong focus on practical learning and real-world applications, our courses are designed to give students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the industry. Our experienced lecturers have extensive industry experience and are passionate about helping students reach their full potential. Plus, Bournemouth is a beautiful coastal town with a vibrant cultural scene, providing a unique and inspiring environment for studying film and television.
Learn about the roles and responsibilities of a producer and how they differ from those of other disciplines, such as directing
Enhance communication skills required by a producer to obtain funding and inspire effective collaboration between creative departments on a production
Learn how to make a project both culturally significant and industry relevant
Work in a production office environment designed to mirror industry practice
Take advantage of opportunities with RedBalloon, an award-winning professional production unit based in the Faculty of Media and Communication.
Apply for a BAFTA scholarship program for a chance to receive financial support towards your studies, mentoring support from a BAFTA member, and access to BAFTA events
The standard requirements for embarking upon a postgraduate taught degree are:
A bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject or equivalent
20 hours per week
Storytelling: This unit aims to examine storytelling concepts across audio-visual formats, cultures, and production industries. You will use practice research methodologies to engage with various narrative forms and approaches critically.
Approaches to Industry: An introduction to critical skills and knowledge you'll need for employment in the media industries. An opportunity to develop your ambitions and strategies for entering the creative industries wherever you choose.
The Producer's Development Process: The producer is often the first and last person on a project, carrying it through from conceptualization to distribution. By developing your own fictional/documentary idea, you will learn what it takes to transform an initial concept into a product that is 'fundable,' 'makable,' and 'watchable.' This is achieved by looking at how to generate ideas, develop treatments and work productively with other creative departments (especially writers and directors). In addition, you will be introduced to emerging production methods to create projects that can positively impact our world. In this way, the unit equips you with the entrepreneurial competencies to spearhead meaningful projects in a highly competitive marketplace.
'Making it happen': Selling Creative Ideas: You will learn how to mold your idea into a viable project within the contemporary financial landscape. A particular focus of the unit will fall on the tension between viewing creative artifacts as products of cultural significance vis-à-vis products that develop within an economically driven industry. The culmination of the unit's practical focus will be the delivery of a well-rounded pitch of your idea to a small panel and an audience of your peers. The team is designed to develop your skills as a producer to confidently sell creative ideas that are sensitive to industry demands.
Media Production Master's Project: This unit represents the culmination of your studies and your emergence as an independent thinker in producing. It is an opportunity to demonstrate (a) what you have learned throughout the year and (b) what inspires you as a producer. Through negotiations with your Project Supervisor, you will develop a suitably complex project that you can use as a calling card for the industry, showcasing your abilities as a producer.
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, speaking, listening, and reading, or equivalent.
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