MA/MSc Broadcast Futures*
Subject Leader - Dr Freddie Gaffney
As the pace of technological progress grows ever faster, this unique course aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and exceptional skills in the new and emerging world of broadcasting.
The programme
With the focus firmly on the future, students will investigate new technologies, new methodologies and new business models in broadcasting. By harnessing the full potential of digital technology, the programme enables students to exploit emerging production techniques while identifying new platforms for delivery, channel concepts and programme formats.
The programme's scope will engage students with leading edge expertise, giving them the tools and the techniques to maximise their creative talent in a dynamic environment.
Building on a platform of advanced technological understanding, students will evolve a comprehensive and creative approach to problem solving, coupled with a clear understanding of the role and structure of management.
Developing the capability to deliver strong and defendable research from initial concept to end product, students will be ideally positioned to offer outstanding broadcast solutions.
Recognising broadcasting as an international business, students will cultivate the exceptional standards of presentation and communication skills necessary to succeed in today's global marketplace.
The outcome
The Broadcast Futures MA/MSc draws together students' creative, critical and technical skills paving the way for an exceptional career in one of today's most dynamic and challenging creative environments. Dr Freddie Gaffney
MA/MSc Broadcast Futures
Freddie achieved a First Class BA(Hons) in English Literature / Radio, Film and Television Studies, and an MA in Media Production from Canterbury Christ Church University. In 2005 he received his PhD in Creative and Critical Writing (Screenwriting) from the University of East Anglia.
A practising Screenwriter and Cinematographer, Freddie has worked in both Film and Television and entries in the Short Film Index for best 100 short films include two self-directed shorts, and one scripted short. Freddie joined Ravensbourne College after twelve years experience in the FE sector, and 10 years as Head of Media. He is Principal Examiner for WJEC AS/A Level Film Studies, and has consulted for Skillset, the British Film Industry (BFI), and Edexcel. Founder of the Kent International Film Festival, he also launched the Kent Cinemas Project which has evolved into Kent Screen. Contributor to the BFI's ScreenOnline site, he has delivered lectures and seminars at the National Film Theatre, and has participated in numerous media conferences. He has had two books on Film Studies recently published by Routledge and is working on a screenwriting text for Auteur.
