Film & TV Production (with Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)
Bournemouth University
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Film & TV Production is all about teamwork. Our industry professionals inspire you to excel whether it’s for multi or single camera studio shows, documentaries, or dramas. Try your hand at everything in our professional studios and find your passion.**Why study BA (Hons) Film & TV Production at BU?**- From week 1 of your studies you’ll be guided to put your unique mark on creating broadcasts in TV studios designed to the same spec as the BBC and ITV studios, as well as taught skills to use ...Read more

Film & TV Production is all about teamwork. Our industry professionals inspire you to excel whether it’s for multi or single camera studio shows, documentaries, or dramas. Try your hand at everything in our professional studios and find your passion.


Why study BA (Hons) Film & TV Production at BU?

- From week 1 of your studies you’ll be guided to put your unique mark on creating broadcasts in TV studios designed to the same spec as the BBC and ITV studios, as well as taught skills to use high-end tech on location shoots – with the Jurassic Coast, New Forest, and vibrant town centre on your door step there’ll be plenty to explore and capture - Learn from a team of experienced academics and media professionals. We’re producers, directors, film makers and practitioners who have worked across a range of film and television production including drama, documentary and factual, children’s television, entertainment, live broadcast and more- Collaborate with your classmates in a simulated broadcast house supporting one another to bring your authentic ideas to life. Your studies are designed to combine theory, technical skills, and practical applications.- You'll graduate career-ready with 93% of our graduates in employment 15 months after their studies. Many companies and productions have trainee roles suitable for holders of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Starting roles in production include Edit Assistant, Post-production Runner, Camera Assistant or Sound Assistant (ScreenSkills)- You’ll gain real-world professional experience and skills necessary to build credibility and impress future employers on work placements at organisations such as the BBC, Sky and Warner Bros.The International Moving Image Society is a highly respected professional body, uniquely placed to assure, encourage and support industry relevance in media production courses. All of our courses within the Media Production Department have received accreditation in recognition of their industry-standard teaching. This course includes a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the media & communication skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

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Zak
20 Feb 24

The university is in such a great area! Not only are the majority of the student accoms near eachother but they are close to campus, shops, the clubs and shops! I personally think..Read more

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Maya
20 Feb 24

It has some amazing facilities, especially for my course. I have had the chance to use new equipment which I never have been able to before as well as incredible TV studios - an..Read more

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Zak
20 Feb 24
The university is in such a great area! Not only are the majority of the student accoms near eachother but they are close to campus, shops, the clubs and shops! I personally think...
Read more
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Maya
20 Feb 24
It has some amazing facilities, especially for my course. I have had the chance to use new equipment which I never have been able to before as well as incredible TV studios - an...
Read more
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