This course runs parallel to the BA (Honours) Film and Media Production. The main difference begins in year three, where the pace of work increases as you complete your undergraduate studies and begin your postgraduate studies. The course focuses on drama, documentary and experimental filmmaking in the context of critical and theoretical study. You can also choose to develop your screenwriting skills. In year one, we introduce you to core skills, theories and techniques. You explore your media practice through individual and group projects across a range of genres and disciplines. You also take part in a location field trip and a residential filming trip. In year two you select two areas of specialism from • cinematography • sound recording and design • post-production • directing and producing • digital skills for film. In year three you create a significant showreel piece in your chosen genre. Supervised by your own personal tutor, you form production teams to carry out creative and technical roles on each other’s productions. In year four, self-directed study forms the main part of your learning, supported by taught modules. It can also include an industry placement and an extended final project, leading to public exhibtion. The emphasis is on independence and the creation of new kinds of cinema.

Graduates go into further study or develop careers in areas such as • creative advertising • camera work • digital media production • directing • documentary making • festival curation • music video production • film and TV production • scriptwriting • post-production • sound design • editor • art director. Recent graduates have found work with a range of media companies, including • Pathé • Lionsgate • The Mill • Illuminations • 2AM Post Production • BBC • ITN • Warp Films • Tiger Aspect Productions. Graduates have also worked on Skyfall, World War Z, War Horse and the BBC TV series Bound, shot on location in Sheffield. You leave the course with transferable skills needed in most careers including • teamworking • creative and technical problem solving • organisation skills • communication skills • adaptability and flexibility.