MA Film and Television Production

This module prepares you for the successful realisation of your Final Major Project by focusing on professional, creative and technical pre-production processes used within contemporary screen industries. You will develop a comprehensive range of materials required to move a screen project from concept to greenlight. Through structured workshops, guided development sessions and independent project work, you will produce professional pre-production documentation, conduct research and undertake test production activities that support creative decision-making. The module introduces industry-standard planning processes, legal and ethical frameworks, sustainability considerations and risk management strategies essential for professional screen practice. A formal greenlighting process is embedded within the module to ensure that your proposed project is viable, achievable and ethically sound. By the end of the module, you will have produced a complete pre-production portfolio and pitch that demonstrates industry readiness and prepares you for production on your Final Major Project.

This module introduces you to advanced research and development practices used across the contemporary screen industries. You will explore how creative ideas are generated, researched, tested and shaped into viable creative concepts that respond to current industry, cultural and technological contexts. You will develop critical research skills and learn how professional screen projects are developed from an initial idea through to pitch-ready concepts. Through research workshops, screenings, seminars and guided development activities, The module supports your transition into postgraduate study by introducing Level 7 approaches to screen practice, research, critical thinking, reflective practice and independent learning in structured and supportive ways. You will produce a research-informed development portfolio that underpins an original screen concept of your choice. This work will prepare you for later practice-based production modules and experimental work, as well as for your Final Major Project, helping you articulate ideas clearly, ethically and professionally within contemporary screen industries.

This practice-led module develops advanced screen production skills through hands-on studio and location-based learning. You will engage with contemporary industry workflows used across a variety of screen based disciplines, working both independently and collaboratively to plan, produce and reflect on screen work key to your creative and career aspirations. Whether you are building on existing production experience or developing new practical skills, the module supports your progression through structured workshops, guided experimentation and formative feedback. Emphasis is placed on creative decision-making, professional production processes, problem-solving, and inclusive working practices aligned with current screen industry expectations. You will develop technical and creative competencies while learning to work ethically and collaboratively in production environments. Through reflective practice and professional documentation, you will evidence how your skills align with specific screen roles and career pathways. By the end of the module, you will have produced screen work and supporting materials that demonstrate industry readiness, technical proficiency and professional identity at postgraduate level.

This optional module invites you to explore experimental approaches to contemporary screen practice through engagement with emerging technologies and innovative production methods. You will investigate how developments such as virtual production, real-time engines, AI-assisted workflows, interactive media and hybrid screen forms are reshaping creative practice, authorship and industry processes. Building on skills and knowledge developed in earlier modules, you will be supported to experiment creatively, critically and ethically with new tools and workflows. Through workshops, technical sessions, screenings and guided independent study, you will test ideas, prototype screen productions and reflect on the implications of working with emerging technologies. The module emphasises research-informed experimentation, critical reflection and responsible innovation. By the end of the module, you will have produced an experimental body of work supported by professional documentation and reflective analysis, preparing you for advanced creative practice, specialist career pathways and innovative approaches to your Final Major Project.

This intermediate module builds your practical expertise in the digital channels that dominate modern marketing search engines and social media platforms. You'll develop hands-on skills with the tools and platforms employers use daily, making you immediately productive in SEO, SEM, social media, and content marketing roles. You'll learn how search engines rank content and social media algorithms surface posts, enabling you to optimise your marketing for visibility and engagement. Through practical workshops, you'll conduct SEO audits using professional tools like SEMrush and Google Search Console, create and manage paid search campaigns in Google Ads, and execute social media strategies across multiple platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. This module emphasises doing, not just knowing. You'll build real campaigns, create content that generates engagement, analyse performance data, and optimise based on results. You'll work towards industry certifications (Google Ads, Google Analytics, Meta) that strengthen your CV and prove your platform competency to employers. You'll also develop the professional judgement needed to manage brand presence responsibly, handling community engagement, responding to reputation management challenges, and making ethical decisions about data privacy and targeting. These capabilities are essential as social media managers and digital marketers work in real-time, always-on environments where brand reputation is constantly at stake. By the end, you'll have a campaign portfolio demonstrating live results, practical tool proficiency employers can verify, and the confidence to manage digital channels independently from day one of employment. This prepares you for high-demand roles as SEO specialists, social media managers, paid search analysts, and digital marketing executives. Key to Your Success: Employers need marketers who can execute campaigns confidently using current tools and platforms. This module de