BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

Program Overview

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BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

Overview

Film and TV production is a practice-based course that combines film and media theory with practical taught modules.

Why choose this course?

• It’s our aim to develop your creative, practical, and analytical skills to harness the passion you have for Film and Television.
• As a Film and Television Production student you will be part of a community of film and TV makers based at the Wolverhampton Screen School.
• You will be encouraged to develop a creative and flexible mindset.
• To challenge yourself to create and experience new things and to work on various projects within your course as well locally, nationally, and internationally.

What's unique about this course?

• The facilities at the Wolverhampton Screen School are state of the art, meaning you get the very best chance to prepare for a job in the Film, TV, or Media industry.
• You will gain skills in camerawork, lighting design, sound recording, editing, studio and location operations, script writing, sound design, directing and producing.
• We work very closely with the local community, as well as regional and national organisations, to provide learning experiences that benefit not only each individual student but also the wider communities that the University serves.

What happens on the course?

• Our state-of-the-art facilities have been designed to ensure students are able to explore and develop their passion for Film and Television as well other areas of screen-based media.
• We focus on our strong links to the industry as well as looking to develop new and exciting collaborations so that students can gain authentic experience of tools, workflows, and professional practice.
• The infrastructure of the Screen School is designed to mirror industry facilities, this encourages collaboration between all courses based here as well as external professional organisations.
• By participating in multi-disciplinary projects students can foster professional relationships and gain invaluable experience.

Potential Career Paths

• If you have ambitions to work in film, television or related media, this course prepares you for key roles such as editor, camera operator, producer or director.
• The nature of the media industries is such that you are most likely to pursue a path as a freelance media professional, which entails portfolio working, and this course will set you up well for this.
• The course also gives you highly valuable transferable skills in areas such as project management and creative collaboration, which will also prepare you for graduate jobs in a variety of other fields.

Course Fees and Finance

• Location | Mode | Fee | Year
  • Home | Full-time | £9250 per year |
  • Home | Full-time | £9535 per year |
  • Home | Part-time | £4625 per year# |
  • Home | Part-time | £4768 per year# |
  • International | Full-time | £14950 per year |
  • International | Full-time | £15995 per year |

What our students say

• Filmmaker Andrew Webber, one of our graduates, has had his films screened at international festivals in the UK, Jamaica, and West Africa.
• Niki Gandy has pursued a teaching career, and now teaches photography and art in a high school.
• Actor and director Brian Duffy, another graduate, came up with the idea for Small World, a comedy series about a group of deaf flatmates which has been shown on TV and online, with a friend.
• Lauren Shinner has been working in media production ever since graduating.

Funding

• Self-funding: If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: see How to pay.
• Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees: If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.
• Financial Hardship: Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.
• Bursaries and Scholarships: In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages.

Program Outline

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Advanced JavaScript with ReactJS and NextJS Short Course

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Degree Overview:

This short course, designed for individuals with existing JavaScript experience, aims to refine their skills by delving into advanced JavaScript concepts. Participants will focus on constructing intricate scripts and applications. Completion of the introductory JavaScript short course or a solid grasp of JavaScript fundamentals is a prerequisite for enrollment.

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Objectives:

• Enhance understanding of advanced JavaScript functionalities.
• Master the widely-used JavaScript framework, ReactJS.
• Develop proficiency in writing reusable code.
• Construct dynamic web applications, utilizing NextJS framework.

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Outline:

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Format:

This practical, industry-led course unfolds over ten weekly evening sessions. City Short Courses adhere to the academic year structure, offering courses in three terms:

• Autumn (October)
• Spring (January)
• Summer (April)

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Content:

• Review JavaScript Fundamentals: Brush up on essential JavaScript knowledge and solidify foundational concepts.
• Discover TypeScript: Explore this typed superset of JavaScript, enhancing its static typing for greater maintainability.
• Mastering ReactJS Essentials: Master Props, state management, and the framework's internal workings.
• Leverage NextJS for the first React project: Utilize NextJS's strengths in creating impactful React projects.
• Style Your React Components: Implement efficient styling techniques for enhanced visual appeal.
• Debugging Techniques for React projects: Hone skills in diagnosing and resolving bugs efficiently within the React ecosystem.
• Implement Testing Practices for React: Discover the value of testing and learn effective strategies to test React projects thoroughly.
• Mastering ContextAPI & the useReducer concept: Unravel the power of ContextAPI for state management and implement useReducer for sophisticated state logic.

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Assessment:

Evaluation will incorporate informal elements guided by the tutor, including:

• Participation in game development exercises
• Collaborative group discussions
• Active engagement in classroom activities
• Proactive participation in question and answer sessions
Upon attaining attendance of over 70% of the classes, participants will be awarded an official City, University of London certificate. This course, however, does not hold formal accreditation.

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Teaching:

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Faculty:

• Aris Markogiannakis - An accomplished developer with over ten years of experience at the senior level in the City of London.
Aris actively organizes tech meetups and contributes to the JavaScript community. He boasts expertise in a vast array of programming languages like .NET, PHP, Java, and JavaScript. His academic achievements include two master's degrees and a first degree from the University of Sunderland. Additionally, Aris is a recent graduate of City's postgraduate program in Academic Practice.

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Teaching Methods:

Participants can anticipate an immersive learning experience that combines theoretical understanding with hands-on application.

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Careers:

This course equips participants with valuable skills for careers in:

• Front-End Development: Become an expert in designing and developing the look and feel of websites and web applications.
• Full-Stack Development: Broaden expertise to encompass both front-end and back-end development, creating fully functional web applications.
• JavaScript Developer: Specialize in JavaScript development, utilizing frameworks like ReactJS to build interactive user experiences.

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Other:

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Location:

Online (unconfirmed)

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Duration:

10 weeks (unconfirmed)

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Fees:

£490 (unconfirmed)

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Registration:

Contact the course organizers through their website to express your interest.