MArts Film and Television with Innovation

When you study Film & Television with Innovation at Bristol, you're not just analysing films — you’re actively creating, collaborating, and innovating. You’ll work in project-based settings with students from other disciplines like economics, computer science, and music. That means real teamwork, real ideas that have to be pitched, refined, and developed. Plus, you’ll have access to cutting-edge innovation spaces where you can prototype and test your creative solutions — not just in theory, but in practice.

Here’s what practical, hands-on learning looks like in this program:

• Interdisciplinary Group Projects: You’ll regularly collaborate with students from different innovation disciplines — for example, combining your film knowledge with peers from computer science or music to solve real-world challenges. 

• Challenge‑Led Studio Learning: A big part of the innovation curriculum involves “studio-based, challenge-led” units where you tackle real problems, think like a designer or entrepreneur, and build creative prototypes. 

• Maker Space & Prototyping: You’ll work in Bristol’s new Maker Space (at the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus) to build physical or service-oriented prototypes — turning your ideas into tangible concepts. 

• Client Projects: Through innovation units, you’ll engage in “live client projects,” meaning you pitch and develop ideas for real external partners or community needs. 

• Final Portfolio Development: Over the course of your studies, you’ll assemble a portfolio of work — this might include business plans, film projects, or innovation ventures — something you can show to future employers or funders. 

• Film & Television Practice: Alongside innovation, you’ll get filmmaking training — applying your subject knowledge to actual film production, supported by the Film & Television department.

• Dedicated Facilities: You’ll use the Department of Film & Television’s production studio, sound rooms, editing suites, animation facilities, and a 214‑seat cinema for screenings and learning. 

• Supervisory & Tutorial Support: Teaching includes small-group tutorials, lectures, and workshops plus independent production work under academic supervision. 

• Enterprise Hub & Support: The Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship supports students with entrepreneurial mentoring, as well as a student hub in the new Temple Quarter campus for collaboration and networking. 

• Real‑World Network: Being in Bristol gives you access to a city with a strong screen culture — local partners include the Watershed Media Centre, Aardman Animations, and the BBC’s Natural History Unit. 

Graduating from Bristol’s MArts in Film & Television with Innovation gives you a rare combination: strong creative film and TV skills plus entrepreneurial, interdisciplinary expertise. You’ll be well prepared for roles like creative producer, innovation strategist, cultural programmer, or media entrepreneur:

• Creative Producer / Project Lead — leading film or TV projects, managing production from concept to delivery.

• Innovation Strategist — working in media companies or startups to develop new creative services, platforms, or products.

• Cultural Programmer / Curator — organising film festivals, screenings, and events that bridge art, technology, and innovation.

• Media Entrepreneur — launching your own creative business or social enterprise in the screen industries.

Here’s how Bristol supports you in building those futures — and why this degree is especially valuable:

• University Services:

  • The Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship provides hands-on support, mentorship, and access to a Maker Space, event spaces, and a student hub. 

  • Your innovation units are taught in dedicated studios at Bristol’s Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, giving you real-world, challenge-led project experience. 

  • Through Bristol’s Careers Service, you’ll get tailored support for creative industries, networking opportunities, and help turning your portfolio into a professional asset. 

• Graduate Earnings & Employment Stats:

  • According to DiscoverUni, 15 months after graduation, typical earnings for this course are around £24,000, rising over time. 

  • From The Uni Guide’s data: some graduates in related fields reach £52,600 by their fifth year out. 

  • According to Bristol’s innovation course page, you’ll be highly employable thanks to the mix of creative, analytical, and entrepreneurial skills you gain.

• University–Industry & Cultural Partnerships:

  • In your Film & Television units, you benefit from Bristol’s close ties to the BBC, Watershed Media Centre, and its status as a UNESCO City of Film. 

  • Through innovation projects, you’ll work with external clients and real businesses, giving you exposure to industry challenges and building a professional network. 

• Long-Term Value & Accreditation:

  • This is a four‑year integrated master’s (MArts) awarded by the University of Bristol, a top-tier UK university. 

  • You’ll graduate with a portfolio of live‑client projects or entrepreneurial ventures, showing practical application of your creative + innovation skills. 

  • The innovation training — thinking across disciplines, designing products, working in teams — gives you a powerful, flexible foundation that’s attractive to both creative and business employers. 

• Graduation Outcomes:

  • Many students go on to work in creative industries, including film production, media start-ups, and creative consultancies. 

  • Others launch or join entrepreneurial ventures, building ideas into real businesses during or after their studies. 

Further Academic Progression:
After graduating, you could continue your studies by pursuing a Master’s in Film Studies, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Media Management, or even an MRes / PhD in a related field. The strong theoretical and practical base you’ll gain here gives you excellent preparation for further study at Bristol or at other leading universities.