MA Television

University of the Arts London (UAL)

Master

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

MA Television delivers the skills needed to design and make fact-based television. Learn about pitching, budgeting and translating your ideas into practical, hands-on advanced programming.ABOUT THIS COURSEYou'll learn how to translate your ideas, covering areas such as format, narrative, scripting, working with actors, camera techniques, lighting, sound and editing.You will also learn about pitching, budgeting and how to establish your own production company and gain access to a huge range of jobs in this increasingly dominant TV sector.Working in teams, with access to LCC’s state-of-the-art multi-camera TV studio, students will produce a number of substantial TV shows from travel and history to art, literature, science and current affairs.OPEN EVENINGSThe next Open Evening for this course will be held on:Wednesday 6 DecemberSTUDENT WORKBlog // Course Leader David Hoyle talks through the MA Television courseLATEST NEWSFilm producer Lord Puttnam launches LCC Screen School with a message for creatives in Brexit and Trump eraNew Course Discourse // MA TelevisionView all news

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Location

Start date

London
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Elephant and Castle

Start date

On request

About this course

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, from all over the world. MA Television attracts applications from graduates of a good honours degree in a relevant subject such as either film, television or related media subject. We will also consider graduates of a good honours degree in any other subjects who can demonstrate a developed interest in, and knowledge of, current television practice and output .Such fields may include print journalism, photography, project management, business, general management and any other discipline or area...

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Subjects

  • Access
  • Budgeting
  • Staff
  • Options
  • Advanced Programming
  • Lighting
  • Sound
  • Camera
  • Materials
  • Art
  • University
  • Industry
  • Team Training
  • Programming
  • Production

Course programme

Content

MA Television focuses on the hands-on experience of making television programmes. Working in teams, with access to LCC’s state-of-the-art multi-camera TV studio, students will produce a number of substantial TV shows from travel and history to art, literature, science and current affairs.

Students will learn the key skills needed to make effective programming covering areas such as format, narrative, scripting, working with actors, camera techniques, lighting, sound, and editing.

Other units of study will explore the nature of the TV industry, potential markets for your ideas and programmes, and setting and managing budgets.

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Course start date

24 September 2018

Course units

Each course is divided into units, which are credit-rated. The minimum unit size is 20 credits. The MA course structure involves six units, totalling 180 credits.

Autumn, Term One

Unit summary:

  • Production 1 (40 credits)
  • Media Cultures 1 (20 credits)
Spring, Term Two

Unit summary:

  • Collaborative Unit (20 credits)
  • Media Cultures 2 (20 credits)
Summer, Term Three

Unit summary:

  • Research (20 credits)
  • Major Project (60 credits)
Autumn, Term Four

Unit summary:

  • Major Project (continued)

If you are unable to continue or decide to exit the course, there are two possible exit awards. A Postgraduate Certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the first 60 credits and a Postgraduate Diploma will be awarded on successful completion of the first 120 credits.

Course structure

The information outlined is an indicative structure of the course. Whilst we will aim to deliver the course as described on this page, there may be situations where it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, for example because of regulatory requirements or operational efficiencies, before or after enrolment. If this occurs, we will communicate all major changes to all applicants and students who have either applied or enrolled on the course.

Please note that due to staff research agreements or availability, not all of the optional modules listed may be available every year.

In addition, the provision of course options which depend upon the availability of specialist teaching, or on a placement at another institution, cannot be guaranteed. Please check this element of the course with the course team before making a decision to apply.

Programme Specification‌

MA Television Programme Specification 2017/18 (PDF - 107KB)

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Staff Course Leader

Dr. David Hoyle

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MA Television

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