Digital Film Technologies and Production

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent.

Interview Portfolio review

You will be expected to produce a DVD portfolio of digital film and other media work. You should include at least two pieces of work in this portfolio submission. You will then be interviewed by telephone about how you produced the pieces in your DVD portfolio. We will assess your aptitude and suitability for the course.

Applicants should have at least a lower second-class degree in the area of arts, humanities or social science; or significant media industry experience.

MSc/PgDip

Months of entry

September, March

Course content

About the course

This exciting course combines an in-depth study of leading-edge media technology with hands-on experience of film production and filmmaking. Whether you dream of being a cinematographer, studio camera operator or a film editor, this course will give you an excellent grounding in both the theory and the practice of media technology. You will also enjoy realistic opportunities to engage with the industry - during your studies you will be visiting leading post-production facilities in London in order to develop your professional network and gain first-hand experience of what life as a professional is really like.

Intermediate qualifications available:

• Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Masters level
• Postgraduate diploma – 120 credits at Masters level

Key features

• Study a specialist course in digital film technologies, taught by an experienced team of industry professionals including acclaimed film-makers and published scholars, which gives you the opportunity to focus on practical production and post-production techniques.
• Explore production roles and the wider context of the contemporary film business through participating in media-related research seminars, events and conferences.
• Develop your practical skills using our excellent media production facilities.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of areas including: production roles and responsibilities; digital film production technologies; practical production techniques; insights and interviews; the film business; studio technologies and techniques; project development and practical post-production and digital effects.
• Benefit from a degree that prepares you for roles in broadcasting, journalism, arts and the media, administration, governmental regulation of the media, research, marketing, sales and advertising, cinematography, editing, directing, and independent film production or allows you to continue to MPhil and PhD research degrees.

Career opportunities

You will be encouraged to identify your strengths, interests and development needs in relation to the practices and conventions of both the media industry and of scholarship and research.

You will also be encouraged to seek out active engagement with industry, which might lead to either freelance jobs or employment.

Areas of study may include:

• Production Roles and Responsibilities
• Digital Film Production Technologies
• Practical Production Techniques
• Insights and Interviews
• The Film Business: Current Issues and Debates
• Studio Technologies and Techniques
• Project Development
• Practical Post-Production and Digital Effects
• Digital Film Technology Project

Information for international students

Applications will be assessed using UKBA and University of Bedfordshire policy. Check English language requirements at: English Language Requirements

Fees and funding

For details on the financial support on offer at the University of Bedfordshire please visit our website: Postgraduate Fees & Funding

Qualification and course duration

MSc

PGDip

Course contact details