Course summary
Why choose this course? Learn and work in a real production environment – this Media Production course is developed in close collaboration with leading industry experts. The course:
- focuses on exploring current and emerging technologies applicable to still and moving media production
- engages students in the day-to-day operation of the production facility, extending student participation beyond the lecture theatre
- is designed to teach and develop skills across disciplines and covers a broad range of technologies that will help in the development of your own portfolio.
- will allow students to develop a theoretical and practical understanding across a range of skills in pre-production, production and post-production.
- The Centre for the Creative Industries supports work across a range of creative disciplines using the latest in television production technology.
- Glyndwr’s Television Studio, which features 4K and High Definition cameras and equipment and multi-camera control room.
- Students lead Glyndwr.tv live sessions, streamed live and featuring a mixture of high profile as well as local bands and performers.
- Our graduates have collaborated with a range of local companies including NHS Wales, Wales Rugby League, Clwyd Theatre Cymru and numerous local organisations and productions.
- Past graduates have gone on to work with media companies such as the BBC, Universal Music, QVC and Technicolor and other students have taken on freelance roles and formed their own production companies.
- Previous Creative Industries events at the University have included Ffresh Student Moving Image Festival of Wales and an annual Creative Futures networking event.
- The IT facilities form a core part of course delivery, introducing a range of Non Linear Editing software such as Final Cut, Premiere and AVID as well as colour correction, compositing and 3D packages. These IT facilities are also open access and are available to students in order to develop their skills.
Modules
What you will study Each year of the programme is designed to introduce new concepts, skills and theories and progression to the next level will leverage and develop core skills in a cumulative way. YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) MODULES Introduction to Audio Skills Introduction to Screen Skills Study Skills Creative Futures 1 (Employability Portfolio) Stock Media Asset Design Media Production YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) MODULES Studio Production Standards Scriptwriting and Storytelling Visual Effects Audio for Screen Media Creative futures Research Methods Digital Story Telling YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) MODULES Dissertation Project Post-Production Client Collaboration Creative Futures Emergent Media Techniques The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment method
Teaching & Assessment There is a range of assessment methods used for this course including creating music productions, essays, work-based learning, portfolios, reports and presentations. In addition to lectures and workshops, students on this course are encouraged to explore this vital facility for their own projects to enhance and support learning and development. All assessments are project-based. Teaching and Learning Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- MP21
- Institution code:
- G53
- Campus name:
- Wrexham (Main Campus)
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you require a Student Visa (formerly referred to as Tier 4 visa) to study in the UK, please apply through Centurus at https://centurusone.com/apply/1111.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW