MA Film Production

Duration: 1 year full-time (MA) or 31 weeks full-time (Postgraduate Diploma)

Programme Location: Canterbury Christ Church University

Course Code: Please contact University

Entry Requirements: Prior experience with films

This course provides a focused framework for exploring skills such as sound recording, camerawork, lighting, editing, scriptwriting, budgeting, and directing. In the early stages, students will undertake a number of practical exercises, before moving on to the production of a major practical project, either individually or as a member of a group. While the degree is predominantly practical in nature, it is neither technical nor vocational in focus. The work produced on the course engages with intellectual, philosophical, aesthetic, and other considerations. A written component will accompany practical productions, as a further way of exploring these ideas.

Contact details

Tim Jones
Programme Director
MA Film Production
Department of Media
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury
Kent CT1 1QU
UK

Email: info@mediaproduction.org.ukMA in Fine Art: Artists’ Film, Video & Photography

Duration: 2 days a week, 45 weeks taught (2009 – 2011)

Programme Location: University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone or Canterbury

Course Code: Please contact the University

Entry Requirements: Please contact the University

This postgraduate course builds upon the strong history of film, video and photography at Maidstone, retaining the ethos of its origins in fine art and experimental cinema. Aimed at innovative practitioners from a broad range of backgrounds, the course offers a unique environment where the boundaries between the artistic disciplines of video, film, animation, sound and photography are dissolved in favour of inventive alliances. Configured as an interdisciplinary arts laboratory, the course offers an exciting opportunity for you to work from the depth of your discipline, while investigating the interfaces between site, screen and time-based work.

Contact Details:

Sharon Wheeler – Admissions Officer – 01622 620150

Swheeler@ucreative.ac.uk

BA Hons Video Arts Production

Duration: 3 Years full time

Programme Location: University for the Creative Arts: Maidstone Campus

Course Code: UCAS route A: code W602 M BA/VAP UCAS route B: code E602 M BA/VAPb

Entry Requirements: Please contact University

This time-based media degree course includes video, installation, 16mm film, digital editing, sound and animation. You will utilise the media in order to explore the composition of sound and image through time and space. The course takes a contemporary artist’s approach to the media with an emphasis on authored work. This is a unique UK video course, offering the freedom normally enjoyed by fine artists to explore their chosen medium. Emerging from an established history and philosophy of artist’s film and video, this course is staffed by internationally renowned contemporary practitioners, including Andrew Kitting, Nicky Hamlyn and Conor Kelly.

Contact Details:

University for the Creative Arts at Maidstone
Oakwood Park
Maidstone, Kent
ME16 8AG

01622 620000

BA (Hons) Film & Video Arts

Duration: 3 Years full time

Programme Location: University for the Creative Arts: Maidstone Campus

Course Code: tbc

Entry Requirements:

• GCE A level/AS level – 160 tariff points of which 80 points must come from an arts related subject and be from 6 or 12 unit awards
• BTEC National Diploma – 18 units in a relevant subject
• BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
• Accredited Access Diploma - in appropriate subject, obtaining a PASS grade
• International Baccalaureate – minimum of 24 points preferred
• European Baccalaureate

This course is designed for aspiring time-based artists (including sound and performance) as well as independent filmmakers. It is ideally suited to those who want to develop their creative practice whilst gaining a strong grounding in technical skills.

You develop an understanding of the fundamental processes of moving image production from initial conception, through production and post-production stages to the final siting of the work. Through rigorous technical training, critical debate and group workshops, you develop your own distinctive authorial voice within a framework that recognises the shifting needs of the creative industries, situated as they are across a wide

BA Hons Film, Radio and Television Studies*

(*with pathways in Film, Radio, Television, Broadcasting and Animation) BA Single Honours Degree and BA/BSc Joint/Combined Honours Degree

Duration: 3 years full-time or 5-6 years part-time

Programme Location: Canterbury Christ Church University

Course Code:

W620 FRTV
W615 FRTV (Animation)
P310 FRTV (Broadcasting)
P314 FRTV (Film)
P312 FRTV (Radio)
P311 FRTV (Television)

For joint codes please see University website.

Entry Requirements: 260 UCAS points

Film, radio, and television are a major part of the cultural experience of the majority of people in the UK and all around the world. This degree offers an opportunity to develop and practice production skills in each of the three media, and to become familiar with relevant critical and theoretical perspectives. Students are given opportunities to develop a broad range of skills, as well as to cultivate areas of expertise and specialism.

Contact Details:

Dr Andrew Birtwistle
Programme Director
Film, Radio and Television Studies
Department of Media
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury
Kent CT1 1QU
UK

Email: a.birtwistle@canterbury.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1227 782890

BA Hons Creative Arts for Theatre and Film

Duration: 3 years full-time

Programme Location: University for the Creative Arts, Rochester

Course Code: UCAS route A: code W440 R BA/TPTF UCAS route B: code E440 R BA/TPTF

Entry Requirements: Please contact the University

Behind the powerful and stimulating productions you see on stage and screen lie a collaborative creative team that includes a wide range of technical staff equipped with the high level skills required to make the dream a reality. So, if you’re looking for a course that prepares you for a career in the production of dramatic performance for stage and screen ‚Äì this is it. You will learn the essential skills central to any theatre, film or television production team. Gain a deep understanding and insight into the overall production processes that support drama and performance, developing specialist craft skills for your chosen career direction.

Contact Details:

University for the Creative Arts at Rochester
Fort Pitt
Rochester, Kent
ME1 1DZ

01634 888702

BA Hons Broadcast Media

Duration: 1 year full time

Programme Location: UCA Maidstone and Maidstone TV Studios

Course Code: P392 M BA/BM1

Entry Requirements:

• Foundation Degree - in art, design or multimedia related subjects
• BTEC Higher National Diploma – in design or multimedia related subjects
• Diploma in Higher Education
• 240 undergraduate credits in an art, design or multimedia related subject from a previous BA (Hons) course

This one year course is designed to top-up the Broadcast Media foundation degree to a full BA (Hons) qualification. Although most applicants will come directly from the Broadcast Media foundation degree, applications are encouraged from those with a degree in an aligned subject area or extensive industry experience. The course is delivered at Maidstone TV Studios and at UCA Maidstone this course provides an exciting opportunity to launch your broadcast media career. Working in creative production teams the course encourages innovative programme making for a wide range of audiences.

BA Hons Television Production and Moving Image Culture

Duration: 1 year full time

Programme Location: Canterbury College in association with the University of Greenwich

Course Code: W610K

Entry Requirements: Students must have successfully completed the FdA Moving Image Production or a closely related qualification, with 240 credits. Mature applicants with relevant experience are welcome to apply.

This is a final year top-up honours degree following completion of the Foundation Degree Moving Image Production or another appropriate FD/HND. Studying both the degree and the FD means you will graduate with two qualifications in three years.

The programme builds on and develops your experience, knowledge and understanding of contemporary moving image production issues, concepts and principles and is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, presentations and tutorials. All tutors have a wealth of experience and qualifications relating to the moving image sector.

BTEC Film & Television (Media)

Duration: 2 years

Programme Location: Thanet College

Entry Requirements: GNVQ Intermediate or BTEC First Diploma in Media, or 4 GCSEs at grade A-C or equivalent, including one GCSE in a relevant subject

This course is suitable for anyone interested in the media and wishing to broaden their understanding and gain a qualification in order to progress in this field. This is a two-year programme combining theory and practice, following the Moving Image Pathway, which reflects the balance of skills and knowledge needed in the media industry.

BTEC National Diploma Media Production (Television and Film)

Duration: 2 years

Programme Location: North West Kent College in Dartford

Course Code: 2NDMTV

Entry Requirements: Applicants will be required to submit elements of Video, essay or photographic work on attending interview

Four A-C GCSE grades including English or GNVQ

Mature students (19+) entry Qualifications may be waived

As a practical based course, students will develop an understanding of the eclectic skills that are required to make media productions. Using high end software and equipment, learners will be given the opportunity of creating and expressing their own ideas on individual and group projects. Topics studied will be:

Video productions (Drama & Documentary)

Music video production Animation (2D & Stop motion),

Photography, Video installation, Camera and editing techniques, Film studies

Contact Details:
North West Kent College,
Oakfield Lane,
Dartford,
Kent DA1 2JT

Email: course.enquiries@nwkcollege.ac.uk

Phone: 01322 629400

Fax: 01322 629468

BTEC National Diploma Media Production

Duration: 2 years

Programme Location: Mid Kent College in Maidstone

Course Code: 77P121/1A

Entry Requirements: A BTEC First Diploma (at merit level) or five GCSEs at grade C or above (including English).

This course offers you the opportunity to use and practise a range of media production techniques in print and graphics, photography, film, television and video. You will also study the history, technology and production processes of the contemporary mass media industries.
The course is designed to be as ‘hands-on’ as possible, and much of your time will be spent researching, producing and editing media items in the following areas:

BTEC National Diploma in Media (Moving Image Pathway)

Duration: 24 weeks to complete the Award and a further 48 weeks to complete the Diploma

Programme Location: Mid Kent College at Oakwood, Maidstone and Horsted, Medway

Course Code: Maidstone – 77P121/1A or Medway – 77M121/1A

Entry Requirements: BTEC First Certificate/Diploma (at Merit level) or four GCSEs at grade C or above (including English).

The BTEC National Diploma in Media is an eighteen-unit (three full A Levels) vocational course which offers you the opportunity to use and practise a range of media production techniques in television/video and radio. You will also study the history, technology and production processes of the contemporary mass media industries. The course is designed to be as ‘hands-on’ as possible, and much of your time will be spent researching, producing and editing media items.

Contact Details:
01634 402020

BTEC National Diploma in Media – Moving Image Pathway

Duration: 2 years

Programme Location: Canterbury College

Course Code: 09NADMEDYP

Entry Requirements: Four GCSEs at Grade C or above or a First Diploma at Merit

This course develops your practical media skills with a focus on moving image products. You will have the opportunity to develop audio, desktop publishing, animation and multimedia production skills. With support from lecturers and high quality industry standard equipment you will gain the knowledge and skills to seek employment in the Media or further your education on the HND at Canterbury College or your chosen University.

Contact Details:
Student Information Centre
Canterbury College
New Dover Road
Canterbury
CT1 3AJ
01227 811188

BTEC Film & Television (Media)

Duration: 2 years

Programme Location: Thanet College

Entry Requirements: GNVQ Intermediate or BTEC First Diploma in Media, or 4 GCSEs at grade A-C or equivalent, including one GCSE in a relevant subject

This course is suitable for anyone interested in the media and wishing to broaden their understanding and gain a qualification in order to progress in this field. This is a two-year programme combining theory and practice, following the Moving Image Pathway, which reflects the balance of skills and knowledge needed in the media industry.

Foundation Degree in Moving Image Production in Partnership with University of Greenwich

Duration: 16 modules over 2 years, on a full-time basis

Programme Location: Canterbury College

Course Code: G70 P310:K

Entry Requirements: You must be 18 years or over with at least one of the following:

*BTEC National Diploma in Media with a merit profile

* Advanced GNVQ/AVCE

* A relevant A-Level, Advanced GCE or Access course (preferably at grade C for Media or Film Studies) and appropriate passes at GCSE, especially English

* Or equivalent qualification.

This is an exciting work based programme, which aims to build on your work experience within the media industries and to set that experience in the context of an academically rigorous learning experience. It is designed to address the needs of people already working in the media industries or who will be able to undertake a work placement and who are committed to developing their industry-specific skills. You will be taught through a programme of lectures, seminars, practical projects and workshops. Work experience is an important part of the programme and you will be given advice, guidance and support from the tutors, many of whom have extensive experience of working in television and film. Practical projects will help you build up a show reel of video work to show to potential employers. There will be visits to companies and film festivals, which will form an ideal base for documentary project work and provide you with the opportunity to make contacts with industry professionals.

Contact Details:

Philippa Moreton – p.moreton@cant-col.ac.uk

To apply visit http://www.cant-col.ac.uk/studying-with-us/apply/how-to-apply

Foundation Degree in Broadcast Media

Duration: 2 years full time

Programme Location: UCA Maidstone and Maidstone TV Studios

Course Code: P390 M FdA/BM

Entry Requirements:

• GCE A level/AS level – 80 tariff points from an arts related subject and from 6 or 12 unit awards
• BTEC National Diploma - in appropriate subject
• Accredited Access Diploma - in appropriate subject
• International Baccalaureate – minimum of 24 points
• European Baccalaureate

This course is taught at Maidstone TV Studios and at UCA Maidstone and offers a unique opportunity to study in a professional environment. Upon successful completion of the course, you will have the opportunity to progress to the one year BA (Hons) Broadcast Media.

On the foundation degree you study innovative programme making and skills including, script writing, direction, hands-on audio-visual production, sound design, production management, editing, market awareness and media strategy. Cultural and critical understanding is encouraged and you have the opportunity to undertake work placements and live project work. You form creative production teams and collaborate with other students at UCA, studying scenic art, prop production, costume design or CG arts.