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ACADEMIC QUALITY TEAM
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Programme Specifications 2023-24
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Revised February 2023
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Programme TitleMA in Film and Television Production with Directing
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This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:September 2023Award type MA
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What level is this qualification?7Length of programme1 Year
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Mode of study (Full / Part Time)Full time
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Will the programme use standard University semester dates? YesFor York Online programmes, will standard dates for such programmes be used?n/a
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Awarding institutionUniversity of YorkBoard of Studies for the programmeSchool of Arts and Creative Technologies
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Lead departmentSchool of Arts and Creative TechnologiesOther contributing departmentsn/a
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Language of study and assessmentEnglishLanguage(s) of assessmentEnglish
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Is this a campus-based or online programme?campus based
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Partner organisations
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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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Reference points

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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).
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University Taught Postgraduate Programme Design Policy; QAA subject benchmark for Communication, Media, Film and Cultural Studies
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Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
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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
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No
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Exceptions to Regulations
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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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N/A
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Internal Transfers
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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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Transfers in:Only from those who have been accepted on other MA in Film and Television Production variants (e.g., Producing, Cinematography, Sound, Editing) subject to meeting requisite admissions requirements for those programmes and provided any transfer is requested early in the first semester.Transfers out:Yes
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Statement of Purpose
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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.
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The MA in Film and Television Production with Directing is an intensive and specialised course that will equip you for the challenges of entering a film and television industry that is undergoing unprecedented and rapid change. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the specialised skills needed for directing single-camera film and television productions in a rich and stimulating environment. From identifying and developing story ideas, to analysing and visualising scripts, to working with actors and crew on shoots, through to postproduction strategies, you will learn all aspects of directing both fiction and non-fiction projects for film and television. You will also gain transferable skills, such as creating pitches, project planning, visualisation, personnel management and others, that are applicable beyond the world of media. 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 understanding of our industries. Working with our industry-standard facilities and equipment, you'll gain practical experience and detailed knowledge of the tools typically used in film and television. By the end of your course, you will have produced innovative, original work that you'll complete to the highest professional standards. 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.
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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).
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Exit Award TitleIs 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
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Postgraduate Certificate in Film & Television Production with DirectingExit award onlyPLOs 3, 4, 5 and 7Any 60 credits, except Individual Project
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Postgraduate Diploma in Film & Television Production with DirectingExit award onlyPLOs 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7120 credits excluding Individual Project
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Programme Learning Outcomes
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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...'
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1Carry out single-camera film and television production to a professional standard by employing an in-depth knowledge of the directing process to create effective screen-based stories.
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2Exercise critical judgement and intellectual rigour in approaching complex creative challenges and opportunities. Be able to communicate clearly and persuasively using appropriate written, oral and visual media.
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3Work independently in initiating and developing high quality works by applying a range of creative, technical and practical skills – including project development and production.
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4Work collaboratively – as leader or team member – in producing high quality works, in line with current industry practices and standards.
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5Deploy confidently a range of industry standard digital technologies to produce creative works initiated by yourself and others.
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6Creatively apply the practical and technical components of directing -- with an understanding of how it relates to and informs different component parts of production (e.g., cinematography, sound and editing) -- to the art of cinematic fiction and non-fiction storytelling.
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7Apply transferrable skills in a range of contexts relevant beyond media production.
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Diverse entry routes
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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.
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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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Inclusion
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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.
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Employability
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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.
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As a Screenskills-accredited programme, this MA takes significant account of the needs and requirements of employers in the film and television industry. Screenskills's remit is to maintain and enhance the British production industry's preeminent position in worldwide film and television production, and therefore courses like this are judged for their ability to produce graduates with the skills and creativity to support that objective. Some employers in production will either favour students from Screenskills courses, or in some cases, strongly prefer students from courses with the accreditation. For overseas students, the advantage of a Screenskills course is that it sets a benchmark for skills and creativity that is applicable anywhere in the world. Also, a significant number of the skills students learn, such as developing presentations, business plans and personnel management, are applicable in other areas outside the media sector which means students should be well equipped with employable skills.
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[For Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Programmes Only]
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Are you offering any variations of this programme, such as additional years abroad or industry?
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Year abroadWill the year abroad programme be available directly via UCAS; for students to transfer in having entered the main programme; or both?
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Year in industryWill the year in industry programme be available directly via UCAS; for students to transfer in having entered the main programme; or both?
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Year in enterprise
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Placement year
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