Television Production Technology BSc (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
- UCAS Code(s): P318
- Start Date(s): September
- Duration: Three year, full-time
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: Confetti Nottingham
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Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
Do you want to work on the next big TV drama, be part of the crew on the biggest sporting events or maybe make the next big documentary?
This unique three-year programme provides you with the opportunity to study the art and science of TV production alongside local television station Notts TV. This gives you the opportunity to graduate with a range of broadcast credits on your CV, enhancing your employability in the TV industry.
You’ll learn how to develop and produce content in an industry-standard TV studio and gallery working with the best equipment to produce work in a range of genres such as online video (YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime), entertainment, live events, and documentary. You’ll also develop the skills and abilities required to shoot and record content on location when working with camera, lighting and audio equipment.
You’ll study how to edit video and audio together using industry-standard software, including Avid Media Composer and the Adobe Creative Suite, as well as exploring the art of motion graphics, colour correction and soundtrack production.
This course is taught at Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies in Nottingham for September 2023 entry. If you are looking to join us in September 2024, the course will be taught at Nottingham School of Art & Design.
Key features
- Enhance your employability by developing your Imdb profile with broadcast credits earned working on Notts TV
- Gain valuable work experience every week on Notts TV and allow your work to reach a global audience
- Learn from world class visiting guest lecturers (past guests have included Shane Meadows, Nick Broomfield and Vicky McClure)
- Have your work entered into the prestigious Royal Television Society Awards
- Film live sporting events and gigs at some of Nottingham’s most prestigious venues helping you develop a world class portfolio of work
- Experience television production in different countries with exciting overseas trips
- Collaborate on real world projects with your peers and professionals in this exciting and fast moving industry
- Deliver content across multiple platforms and devices
- Exhibit your final year’s work at the Confetti Degree Show and be eligible for a paid internship
What you’ll study
Careers and employability
Your time at Confetti doesn’t have to stop once you finish your undergraduate course. Choose to continue your studies on our postgraduate degrees that can help you further develop your skills and obtain the experience you need to get a head start in your career.
Typical job roles in industry might include:
- camera operator
- cameras assistant
- gaffer
- DIT
- auto cue operator
- vision mixer
- director
- floor runner
- edit assistant
- offline-editor
- online-editor
- colour grader
You will also be able to run live productions from out in the field, and have an understanding of broadcast regulations and how to apply these to productions.
Campus and facilities
How to apply
Application for this course is through the UCAS application form.
Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can. Just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow the instructions for applying. Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.
Selection for this course takes place through UCAS application form.
Application deadline
This course starts in September and applications should be submitted by the UCAS deadline, 15 January.
Applications received after this date will only be considered if places are still available, after all applications received by the deadline have been assessed.
Mature students
We welcome applications from mature students (over the age of 21) for this course. We will assess applicants of this nature on an individual basis.
If you are a mature student, you will still need to apply to us by UCAS form, but you don't necessarily need to meet our minimum entry requirements.
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You can apply for this course through UCAS. If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU applicant portal.
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Writing your personal statement
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