UCAS codes
2013 Entry
- Three years Standard EntryP310
2012 Entry
- Three years Standard EntryP310
Entry level
160 points with at least one A Level (where taken) at Grade C or equivalent.
Qualifications equivalent to the above may also be considered – contact the Faculty Office for further information.
Applicants who hold a BTEC/Edexcel HND or HNC in relevant technical subjects are encouraged to apply.
Career opportunities
The degree aims to produce graduates who will go on to work in outside broadcast in film, television, radio or the facilities industry.
Career paths include:
• content generator
• production manager
• broadcast/location technician
• distribution technician
• freelance editor/producer/journalist
• specialist filming camera operator.
For facts, figures and further details of graduate employability, view the career destinations PDF| for this course.
2012
Course overview
This course is designed for students who are aiming for technical operations roles such as camera operator, vision mixer or sound recordist. It provides an ideal opportunity for students who have a more creative educational background to find out how the technology actually works, while studying in an outside broadcast production environment.
A practitioner’s approach will be developed as a novel way of developing the knowledge and skills of outside broadcast production. You will be introduced to the uses and limitations of individual pieces of equipment which may be selected for a particular application, and gain an understanding of the planning, rigging and health and safety requirements of an outside broadcast.
Using this knowledge you will address a series of progressively demanding outside broadcast challenges. You could film a pop music performance at a live event such as the Glastonbury festival, a football or cricket match at a local school or college, or a fashion show or theatrical performance using the University's own fashion and performing arts facilities. After each event you will return to the lecture theatre to assess the success of the venture and to plan for the next challenge.
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Industrial focus
This course's strong links with media organisations and live projects will enhance graduates' employability.
Course content
Year 1
Six core units:
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Audio and Video Technology
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Live Sound Production
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Audio Studio Recording
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Digital Audio
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Script to Screen
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Video Production.
Year 2
Six core units:
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Video Systems
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Audio Systems
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Graduate Development
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Post Production Techniques
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Production Design
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Media Formats.
Year 3
Four core units and two option units:
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Digital Broadcasting
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Outside Broadcasting
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Production Project
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Outside Broadcast Planning.
Options
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Broadcast Systems Engineering
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Film and Video Technology
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Audio Systems Design
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Audio Post Production
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Curriculum Plus.
Why choose this course?
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Share ideas and projects with students from all of Solent's media technology courses.
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Use of the University's own industry-standard outside broadcast vehicle.
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The industry standard Pro Tools|HD and Pyramix Digital Audio Workstations are used for audio production tasks in music, film and broadcast.
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A separate audio laboratory enables the investigation of professional and consumer audio equipment.
Assessment
Fully in-course assessed through a mixture of written assignments, presentations, production portfolios and short tests.
Key career skills
IT, project management, communication, problem solving and working to deadlines.
Projects/work experience
Students work on local and national events such as: the Glastonbury and Glade music festivals, the University's fashion show and sports matches.