BA (Hons) Moving Image Production
This innovative and unique course offers you the opportunity to
develop your knowledge, technical skills and creativity in Moving
Image Production. Not only does the course give you the opportunity
to acquire specialist skills in the areas of devising and writing
for screen, cinematography, and directing and editing, but the
exciting range of modules on offer also prepares you for the
multi-skilled demands of video production work.
This course will allow you to engage in all phases of the
production process, from script to screen, with the emphasis on
reinforcing awareness of technical and aesthetic innovations and
developments in the ever-changing world of digital film-making.
You will also have opportunities to collaborate across different
creative areas in the School of Arts and work on projects together
with actors, dancers, musicians and music technologists - a feature
that most film/media production related courses are unable to offer
in-house.
Not only will you learn the principles and conventions of
narrative film making, the course will also encourage the
exploration of more experimental forms of Moving Image media such
as installation works, art films, animation and music video
production.
Course Content and Structure
Industry involvement
Employers currently connected with the course:
- Slyde Productions
- Stada Media
Year one (Level 4)
Acquisition of skills and principles related to moving image
aesthetics and technology. Modules studied:
- Moving Image in Context
- Pre-Production Techniques
- Post Production Techniques
- Short Film Production
- Creative Technologies
- Visual Effects
Year two (Level 5)
Concentrates on application and development. Modules
studied:
- Moving Image in Context 2
- Factual Production
- Short Film Production 2
- Experimental Filmmaking
- Visual Effects 2
- Client Based Brief
Year three (Level 6)
Focus on culmination of creative skills in the form of
showreels/body of work. Modules studied:
- Major Film Project
- Dissertation
- Professional Practice
In addition, all three year groups will participate in the
following:
- Educational visits
- Live briefs
- Visiting lecturers from industry
Assessment
Your progress will be assessed via formal critiques with written
feedback at the end of each project. You will be formally assessed
at the end of each year and in the final semester, when you will
demonstrate your skills through the production of a major
project.
Entry Requirements
One of the following:
- 200 UCAS Tariff Points- from at least 2 GCE A Levels or BTEC
National qualifications or a Foundation Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma in a Media related programme with at least
45 credits at Level 3
- Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
We welcome applications from people of any age who might not
meet the standard entry criteria, but we would expect to see
evidence of continuing academic and/or professional development and
a capacity to pursue the course successfully.
If your application is successful, you may be invited to attend
an interview with a portfolio of related work to demonstrate your
ability and suitability for the course.
Progression Routes
Potential careers
| Potential jobs |
Expected salary |
| Producer / Director |
£18-70,000+ |
| Editor |
£18-60,000+ |
| Camera Operator |
£12-40,000+ |
On completion of this course you will have the necessary skills
and professional portfolio to allow you to gain employment in a
variety of areas.
Alternatively, you may choose to further your studies with a
Level 7 Masters course.
Student comments
"Joining the moving image course in the second year
enabled me to top up a previous foundation degree, there's a great
range of modules covered involving theory and practical projects
which gives us a greater understanding of how the industry works.
Moving Image is a great way to show individuality and creativity."
RP, Year 2 student
"Visits from industry professionals gives us a chance
to get a wealth of inside knowledge and experience, that helps us
to plan and negotiate our integration into the industry. Each tutor
offers detailed explanations and one to one help, regardless of the
students academic reasoning the attention to detail is thorough,
helpful and friendly." MH, Year 2 student
"Being a mature student I was apprehensive about
joining in the second year, the tutors and students made me feel
welcome. The course exceeded all my expectations. The teaching and
equipment is all at an excellent standard and I would recommend
this course to anyone wanting a career in the film and television
industry." SB, Year 2 student
If you are unsure which course is the right one for you, please contact us further information and guidance.