UCAS – Apps

Course Summary

Practical, hands-on experience in, camera operation, producing, directing, scriptwriting, editing, digital design, podcasting and presenting using our fully equipped TV Studio, podcast suites and streaming facilities.

In your first year you’ll be introduced to the practical and technical fundamentals of digital media production. In your second and third years, you’ll work closely with employers in the creative media industry in a real-world professional environment through professional work placements and working on live industry briefs.

We are part of Connected Campus – Screen Yorkshire and you’ll benefit from our established employer networks and industry links. You’ll also be able to get involved in our annual Journalism and Media Week – Leeds Trinity University, where top broadcasters, digital content creators, programme makers and media experts give talks and run masterclasses.

Professional Work Placements

Your professional work placements will give you the chance to gain practical experience with some of the top media companies across the UK and develop your employability skills and industry connections. Previous Digital Screen Media students have completed their placements working with channels and streaming platforms such as YouTube, ITV, BBC and Channel 4, and on successful shows such as Emmerdale, Pointless, The Yorkshire Vet, Helicopter ER, and New Life in the Sun.

Graduate Opportunities

This degree is ideal preparation for a career in the digital media industry in roles including: digital content creator, production assistant / runner (Film & TV), social media management, television researcher, editor, camera operator, graphic and motion designer, and videographer.

Modules

On this course you will study a selection of modules, which may include:

Fundamentals: Camera, Lighting, Sound; Digital Storytelling; Fact and Fiction; Digital Content Creation; Live Industry Project; Advanced Production Skills; Radio and Podcasting; TV Studio; Pitching for Industry; Cinematography; Audio Drama; Digital Studio; Transmedia Production.

Assessment method

A variety of assessment methods are used, matched to the learning outcomes for your programme, allowing you to apply and demonstrate the full range of knowledge and skills that you have developed. For more details on specific assessment methods for this course contact [email protected]