School of Sound Recording | BSc (Hons) Music Video & Short Film Production

Course Overview


	Duration: 28 weeks per year Hours of study: 16 hours per week - full time Qualification: Bachelor of Science Degree Location: SSR Entry requirements: Plus 240 UCAS points Course start dates: Every September/January Classes run: Daytime only UCAS code: GJ4X FdSc/MVPr (2 years) GJ49 BSc/MVP (3 years)

The Music Video & Short Film Production degree is the first of its kind in Europe. The course is available as a 2-year Foundation Degree (FdSc) or a full 3-year Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours (BSc, Hons).

This comprehensive course uses the format of the music video and short film to deliver all the necessary skills for video production in any given genre. The course starts with an historical view of the evolution of music video with fundamental principles of video production such as scripting, storyboarding and planning of the shoot.

All principles are covered in fine detail including filming and editing and a host of more advanced processes such as special effects, computer generated imagery, audio processing, grading, compositing and the process of Post Production.

Learning is reinforced through practical assignments, encouraging the creation of music video projects both at the SSR facilities and off-site. Candidates are also encouraged to collaborate with other students on music-related courses for the creation of their video productions.

Key benefits of the course:
Students on the Music Video & Short Film Production degree enjoy a large number of benefits:

Leading industry software training with Final Cut Pro and Avid
Large number of bands, artists and musicians available for project work
Access to ALL edit suites, computer suites and relevant equipment in the SSR complex*
Computerised booking procedure for practical time in the edit suites (group bookings are permitted if preferred)
Permission to use studios and edit suites (if available) without prior booking*
All training delivered by industry-active tutors
Multi-disciplinary modules available (audio, graphics etc)
Specialist career advice and guidance
Free internet access 9am till 10pm
Personal storage space on the SSR student file server

* Dependent upon availability and the stage of the course.

Music Video practical work explores many different styles of production and includes both on-site and location filming. The Music Video Production course takes full advantage of the Live Stage at SSR, and candidates are encouraged to collaborate with students from the other music and audio related courses delivered at SSR.