Media Production

MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

Why this course?

This course will focus on skills, processes and technologies in media production. It offers the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the technologies and principles that underlie the complete media production chain. You will also gain the practical experience necessary to apply this knowledge effectively in real world environments.

Through exposure to advanced concepts in several areas relevant to media production you will improve your understanding of the capabilities and potential applications of relevant state-of-the-art technologies.

You will also gain hands-on experience through practical sessions using different tools with a view to gaining or enhancing your ability to apply advanced concepts. This will allow you to appreciate that technology is not only seen as a tool but also a driver of creativity. The course is ideal if you seek to further enhance or develop your career prospects by studying production processes with a distinctive focus on creative technologies.

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Programme summary

Mode(s): Full-time and part-time
Duration: One year full-time (September start) Three years part-time (September start) Optional one year placement available.
From prospectus: Postgraduate and Professional Prospectus 2010

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Entry requirements

You should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject. If you don't have formal academic qualifications but have extensive industry experience you will be considered individually.

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Career opportunities

There is a growing demand for professionals in media production who show a greater understanding of the needs of new media applications and the capabilities of creative technologies. This leading-edge course is designed to deliver that crucial level of broad expertise for successful careers in media production. Graduates possess highly sought after skills and knowledge, and are ideally placed to lead the exploitation of new creative technologies in new media.

Programme

The course consists of eight predominantly technical taught modules running over two semesters. During the third semester you will demonstrate your learning by undertaking a substantial self-directed project leading to a dissertation. The modules cover four highly specialised areas (strands):

Strand 1: Research Methods and Critical Practice
This strand provides a mandatory spine of intellectual and academic rigour to the advanced production modules that can be taken as options on Media Production MSc. You are also prepared for your dissertation project in the second semester

Strand 2: Video Production and Video Post-Production
This strand examines a range of issues associated with modern video and film production including both processes and technologies ranging from studio techniques through to delivery of the final product

Strand 3: Audio Production and Audio Systems
The Audio Production module provides the core, and the Audio Systems module will go into more advanced topics, with increasing emphasis on programming and music production

Strand 4: Interactive Fused Media and Applications
This strand focuses on object-oriented programming skills for interactive media applications. Activities in the first semester establish a common level of understanding then quickly build on this to develop a broad understanding of interactive media design. Activities in the second semester concentrate on deepening technical understanding of interactive media production processes.

Optional placement

We offer a great opportunity to boost your career prospects through an optional one year placement as part of your postgraduate studies. We have a dedicated Placement Unit which will help you obtain this. Once on placement, you will be supported by your Visiting Tutor to ensure that you gain maximum benefit from the experience. Placements begin after the taught component of the course has been completed - usually around June - and lasts for one year. When you return from your work placement you will begin your dissertation.

Teaching/assessment

This is a modular course with each module consisting of contact teaching supplemented by a significant amount of guided selfdirected study. Each module is assessed using written and practical coursework, with some modules also being followed with a written examination.

Further information

To support our courses the faculty offers a wide range of facilities located in the Queens building and Gateway building on the Leicester city campus. Technology is able to provide industry standard equipment and software essential to a career in your chosen field.

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Fee information

The full-time home fees for 2009 are £3400 per year. For part-time fees contact the Faculty.

If you wish to take the optional placement year, the fees for that year are £625 (fees for 2010 are subject to change). We offer many scholarships, for more information please visit dmu.ac.uk/technology

Contact us

Course leader - Professor Mohammad Ibrahim

T: (0116) 257 7897
E: ibrahim@dmu.ac.uk

Technology Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)116 257 7456
F: +44 (0)116 250 7693
E: technology@dmu.ac.uk
W: dmu.ac.uk/technology