Media Production - BA (Hons)

London South Bank University (LSBU) offers a BA (Hons) in Media Production, an interactive degree to equip students with the creative, technical, and professional skills required for a career in the media in film, television, digital content production, and more. The course integrates hands-on practice with critical examination of media theory to enable students to develop a solid portfolio and industry-savvy skills.

Year 1:

• Students gain an introduction to media production, from video and audio skills, to storytelling, to the production of digital content.

• Key modules focus on technical skills building and the creative process involved in media production.

Year 2:

• Students move on to specialized production skills like editing, cinematography, sound design, and multimedia storytelling.

• The year is spent on collaborative projects in which students can apply their knowledge in simulated professional settings and start developing a personal portfolio.

Year 3:

• The third year focuses on independent production projects and work specific to the industry, so that the students get the opportunity to express themselves technically and creatively.

• Students typically work on a short film or capstone project that showcases their personal style and knowledge of production protocols.

Curriculum Structure:

• LSBU BA (Hons) Media Production course provides both theory and practice, fully preparing its graduates for a variety of media careers.

• Core Media Modules: Such as film-making, digital narrative, audio-visual skills, and media theory.

• Practical Workshops: Hands-on learning in editing suites, sound studios, and shooting locations, developing essential technical skills.

• Collaborative Projects: Team productions that mirror realistic working conditions in the media industries.

• Capstone Project: An independent exercise in which students combine creative, technical, and analytical skills to produce a professional-standard media product.