Hone your media production skills and prepare for a career in the creative industries on this three-year media, culture and production course. By undertaking assessed work experience and working on live client briefs, you’ll develop a thorough understanding of how creative media projects are managed and delivered. Upon graduation you’ll be well prepared to step into the workplace, having developed a portfolio of essential production and media management skills
Solent University’s Media and Film Studies subject area was ranked 15th in the Guardian University League Tables 2019.
The course is split into three separate strands, each covering a unique area of the curriculum. On the theory strand, you’ll examine a range of academic approaches and industry issues. These include global media markets, consumer habits and the construction of audiences.
The production strand will see you getting hands-on with a range of professional media equipment, refining your production skills and building a portfolio of high-quality work. You’ll work across a range of mediums and genres, creating original audio and video projects and managing the process from initial planning right through to post-production.
Finally, the employability strand will give you the opportunity to apply your new skills. You’ll undertake 100 hours of work experience before reflecting on your placement as part of a work-based learning unit. You’ll also work on live-briefs or case studies, developing an understanding of what it is to work on the front lines of creative media.
What does this course lead to?
The range of skills you’ll develop during your time at Solent provides excellent preparation for work in the creative industries – particularly the media and culture industries. Past graduates have found employment in major organisations including the BBC, Channel Four and Bauer Media Group.
This degree programme is deliberately broad in scope, producing graduates who are able to turn their hand to a number of different tasks or roles. This speaks to the reality of the creative industries.
Who is this course for?
Solent’s media, culture and production degree is designed for students from a wide range of academic and creative backgrounds. Students are introduced to media production techniques alongside academic study of media and critical theory.
