BSc Film Production for the Advertising and Music Industries

Course overview

The 'Film Production for the Advertising and Music Industries' 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.

The qualification is nationally recognised by all sectors of the music industry, wishing to employ people with practical skills and the ability to apply them in the recording environment.

• 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.

Detailed course description

The course is explained below according to the modules delivered each year, with each year lasting for 28 weeks. Year 1 and 2 are identical for either the FdSc or the full BSc (Hons) degree. Each year is delivered by a professional tutor who currently works within the industry. The modules tie in with specific practical tasks using your studio / edit suite weekly permitted access time. The topics covered in each year are as follows:

Year 1
Modules include: The History of the Music Video, The Science of Audio and Video, Visual Aesthetics and Concept Design, Silent Narrative in Context, Soundtrack and Trailers, Studio Production Techniques and Practical Skills.

Year 2
Modules include: Music Video Concepts and Structure Technology, Professional Issues in the Creative Industries, Studies of Soundtrack/Trailer Analysis, Post Production Techniques, Studio Production Practical Skills, Work-based Learning.

Year 3 BSc (Hons) only
During the final year your studies will be taken to the next level of technical expertise. As well as this, the additional modules will include a vocational element to support successful employment, including: Company Structures; Distribution and Marketing Strategies; Event Marketing; your individual project; a Creative Technologies Team Project; Pitching, Promoting and Marketing the Product.

Students who initially register for the foundation degree will be eligible to progress onto the final year of the BSc (Hons) only after successful completion of the foundation degree course.

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Entry requirements & applications

For more information, please follow this link to the University of Bolton website

Applications for this course must be made via UCAS. To apply, you will need the following information.

Award - BSc (Hons)
UCAS code - GJ4X FdSc/MVPr (2 years) / GJ49 BSc/MVP (3 years)
Mode of attendance - 16 hours a week - full time
Duration - 2 or 3 Years
Start dates - September and January (January is subject to demand)

Entry Requirements

200 UCAS points incorporating two A2 passes (or equivalent) in the mathematical or physical sciences, or a technology-based subject or music.

Applicants must also have five GCSE passes at grade C or above including Mathematics and English.

Applicants may be required to attend for interview.

Awarding body - University of Bolton