MA Film and Television Production with Sound Programme Specification 2024-25

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2	Programme Specifications 2024-25
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5	Programme Title			MA in Film and Television Production with Sound
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7	This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:			September 2024			Award type			MA
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9	What level is this qualification?			7			Length of programme			1 year
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11	Mode of study (Full / Part Time)			Full time
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13	Will the programme use standard University semester dates?			Yes			For York Online programmes, will standard dates for such programmes be used?			Yes
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15	Awarding institution			University of York			Board of Studies for the programme			School of Arts and Creative Technologies
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17	Lead department			School of Arts and Creative Technologies			Other contributing departments			N/A
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19	Language of study and assessment			English			Language(s) of assessment			English
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21	Is this a campus-based or online programme?			campus based
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23	Partner organisations
24	If there are any partner organisations involved in the delivery of the programme, please outline the nature of their involvement. You may wish to refer to the Policy on Collaborative Provision
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27	Reference points
28	Please state relevant reference points consulted in the design of this programme (for example, relevant documentation setting out PSRB requirements; the University's Frameworks for Programme Design (UG or PGT); QAA Subject Benchmark Statements; QAA Qualifications and Credit Frameworks).
29	University Taught Postgraduate Programme Design Policy; QAA subject benchmark for Communication, Media, Film and Cultural Studies
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31	Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
32	Will this programme involve any exemptions from the University Policy and Procedures on Credit Transfer and the Recognition of Prior Learning? If so, please specify and give a rationale
33	No
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35	Exceptions to Regulations
36	Please detail any exceptions to University Award Regulations and Frameworks that need to be approved (or are already approved) for this programme. This should include any that have been approved for related programmes and should be extended to this programme.
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39	Internal Transfers
40	Please use the boxes below to specify if transfers into / out of the programme from / to other programmes within the University are possible by indicating yes or no and listing any restrictions. These boxes can also be used to highlight any common transfer routes which it would be useful for students to know.
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42		Transfers in:	Yes. Students applying to transfer into the programme would only be able to do so early in the first semester. This would be considered against the usual programme admission criteria.				Transfers out:	Yes
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45	Statement of Purpose
46	Please briefly outline the overall aims of the programme. This should clarify to a prospective student why they should choose this programme, what it will provide to them and what benefits they will gain from completing it.
47	The MA in Film and Television Production with Sound offers you the unique opportunity to study, explore and practise contemporary film and television production and postproduction with a focus on creative aspects of sound design. Our programme emphasises rigorous academic and critical thought along with a high level of craft skill and creativity, which will equip you for the challenges of entering the film and television industries. The programme combines creative and technical work with the contextual analysis of theories and history as well as debates about technique, style and meaning. In dealing with both the art and the science of sound for film and television, the programme is designed to appeal to a wide range of students with different kinds of academic backgrounds, interests and strengths. During the programme, you will learn a variety of sound design techniques, including field and production recordings, sound synthesis and processing, editing, mixing and using surround sound. You will be encouraged to realise your own creative and technical projects using the taught techniques and as a result you will become familiar with conventional practices as well as having the opportunity to explore new methods. You will also be encouraged to develop the critical skills and understanding that you will need to either progress further in academia or to pursue a career in industry, including an insight into the business of our creative industries. You will also benefit from one of the best equipped and most up-to-date production and postproduction centres at any UK university. In addition to scheduled classes, you will take part in weekly film or TV screenings of films with opportunities for discussion, and can also attend talks and master classes with leading film and television professionals as part of your learning to enhance your creative, technical and theoretical knowledge of our industries. This MA is also accredited by ScreenSkills, the British film and TV industry body tasked with developing the highest levels of craft and creativity among emerging film and TV programme-makers. The University of York is also home to the York student section of the Audio Engineering Society, which organises regular talks, technical tours and seminars.
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58	If there are additional awards associated with the programme upon which students can register, please specify the Statement of Purpose for that programme. This will be most relevant for PGT programmes with exit awards that are also available as entry points. Use additional rows to include more than one additional award. Do not include years in industry / abroad (for which there are separate boxes).
59	Exit Award Title			Is the exit award also available as an entry point?	Outcomes: what will the student be able to do on exit with this award?				Specify the module diet that the student will need to complete to obtain this exit award
60	Postgraduate Certificate in Film & Television Production with Sound			Exit award only	PLOs 2, 4, 5 and 7				Any 60 credits, except Individual Project
61	Postgraduate Diploma in Film % Television Production with Sound			Exit award only	PLOs 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7				120 credits excluding Individual Project
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63	Programme Learning Outcomes
64	What are the programme learning outcomes (PLOs) for the programme? (Normally a minimum of 6, maximum of 8). Taken together, these outcomes should capture the distinctive features of the programme and represent the outcomes that students progressively develop in the programme and achieve at graduation. PLOs should be worded to follow the stem 'Graduates will be able to...'
65	1	Carry out film and television postproduction sound to a professional standard by employing their in-depth understanding of the theoretical basis, underlying technologies and practical skills central to postproduction sound.
66	2	Work collaboratively and to good effect with others - as leader or team member - in the production and delivery of creative projects that conform to current industry practices and standards.
67	3	Analyse, critically evaluate and reflect upon their practice, using a developed understanding of professional production values and aesthetics.
68	4	Organise themselves to deliver creative work that meets commercial objectives by exercising self-discipline and a capacity to work independently to challenging deadlines.
69	5	Solve problems creatively and with intellectual rigour through applying formal investigative research skills and an ability to exercise critical judgement.
70	6	Communicate to both professional and lay audiences both clearly and persuasively using appropriate written, oral and other media.
71	7	Devise and execute original technical projects that explore creative aspects of postproduction sound and aesthetic design.
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73	Diverse entry routes
74	Detail how you would support students from diverse entry routes to transition into the programme. For example, disciplinary knowledge and conventions of the discipline, language skills, academic and writing skills, lab skills, academic integrity.
75	The programme does not map directly to an area of study that all students will have completed previously. As such, all discipinary content and conventions are covered with this in mind, with specialist terms fully explained. Students will be directed to additional language, academic and writing support as appropriate. Academic integrity is explained within the context of the discipline.
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78	Inclusion
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80	Please confirm by ticking the box on the right that the design, content and delivery of the programme will support students from all backgrounds to succeed. This refers to the University's duties under the Equality Act 2010. You may wish to refer to the optional Inclusive Learning self-assessment tools to support reflection on this issue.										TRUE
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82	Employability
83	Please give a brief overview - no more than 5 sentences - of how the programmes helps develop students' employability. Your Faculty Employability Manager can help reflection on this issue. This statement will be used by Marketing as the basis for external content with respect to employability.
84	The programme is continually updated with reference to the latest professional practices and skills and the programme's Screenskills accreditation further supports this, reinforcing students' capabilities for prospective employers. This is further enhanced by our Masterclass programme, which gives students the opportunity to learn from the real-world experience of leaders in the field. Collaboration with students from other courses is an intrinsic part of the programme and students are encouraged to work with their peers in other disciplines on projects which closely replicate real-world production models. Students are also supported extensively by staff in preparing for and applying for jobs. Besides discipline-specific skills in postproduction, students leave the programme with enhanced skills in written and oral presentation and project management and a greater understanding of career structures in the film and television industries.
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92	Are you offering any variations of this programme, such as additional years abroad or industry?
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94	Year abroad			FALSE		Will the year abroad programme be available directly via UCAS; for students to transfer in having entered the main programme; or both?				N/A
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96	Year in industry			FALSE		Will the year in industry programme be available directly via UCAS; for students to transfer in having entered the main programme; or both?				N/A
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98	Year in enterprise			FALSE
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100	Placement year			FALSE