Unit 11: Progression Project

 RESEARCH

Teesside University

Course Details

You learn the practical aspects of film and television production, and film in our industry-standard facilities, which includes two television studios, a fully operational radio station, digital film production equipment, and grading and edit suites. We have our very own award-winning multimedia platform – TUXtra – which showcases content produced by students and volunteers across the university, including live broadcasts.

You work on live briefs from industry contacts including BBC, Channel 4 and ITV Signpost, ensuring that you hone your skills within real-life environments. Supported by our dedicated technical staff, you become familiar with a range of filmmaking disciplines, experiencing working as part of a media production team. Throughout your studies you create a range of work, broadcasting it through TUXtra and exploring the industry to find exactly where your skills fit.

Entry Requirements

96-112 points from any combination of recognised Level 3 qualifications. Consideration is also given to students without formal qualifications but with evidence of practical media production experience at an appropriate level. Applicants may be invited to share a portfolio where applicable to show skills in media production.

Applicants are invited join us on campus for an applicant day, enabling you to see our film and television production facilities, meet staff and students and learn more about studying at Teesside University.

Non-EU international students who need a student visa to study in the UK should check our web pages on UKVI-compliant English language requirements. The University also provides pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements.

UCEN

Course Details

In the first year you will gain practical experience of the range of roles involved in Film Production & Content Creation.

In the second year you will choose a practical role and undertake a range of activities to develop your specialism including, practical projects, technical exercises, work experience and placements.

In the third year you will develop a level of expertise in your specialism that will ensure you are equipped to enter employment in the Film Production & Content Creation industry.

Throughout your three years at Manchester Film School you will be encouraged to develop your professional network through our long established mentor programme which will link you with practicing professionals working in the industry.

Placements and work experience are encouraged throughout the second and third year.

Students from Manchester Film School have won awards from the Royal Television Society, British Universities Film & Video Council, and film festivals across the world.

Entry Requirements

•  Portfolio of latest work (within last 2yrs) with a 2–3-minute supplementary video talking us through your portfolio
•  Personal Statement
•  If you do not have a portfolio, create a 2-minute documentary video on “where you live” with a 2-3-minute supplementary video talking us through the execution of your idea

CV

Core Skills

In class, we were shown different core skills that are required to be a good filmmaker. We had to rate ourselves out of 10 for each of them. Here are my scores:

Working Under Pressure - 4

Team Work - 6/7

Creativity - 9

Budgeting - 7

Editing - 7

Camera Skills - 4

Writing - 6

Directing - 6/7

Consistency - 8

Communication - 5

Casting - 8

Sound Skills - 7

Time Management - 6

My two worst scores are 'Working Under Pressure' and 'Camera Skills', and while working under pressure may just get better with more experience, camera skills is something I need to actively improve. This means that I should probably go for a more camera orientated role in one of my future projects.

Diary

29/09 - We have recently begun filling out our UCAS profile.

20/10 - I have completed my personal statement and will now send my application to the colleges of my choice.