Specialisation in one medium or area of expertise is then encouraged. The Radio, Film and Television Department is housed in a new, purpose built complex with professionally designed studios, cutting rooms, editing facilities, and so on. A significant budget is provided to cover the costs of production.
Students receive support through individual tutorials, group seminars and studio classes.
Course members are also encouraged to develop particular practical skills such as cinematography, editing or sound recording and to use them on other productions. In addition, there are extensive opportunities to acquire experience by working on some of the wide range of productions undertaken by the RFTV Department s undergraduate students. There are also frequent chances to be involved with external competitions, such as The Fuji Film Awards and the Kodak Student Commercial Film Awards. The MA in Media Production is predominantly practical but it should not be seen only as a vocational preparation. Its important theoretical component is related to the practical side and a weekly two-hour session covers theoretical issues such as narrative style, representation or national identity in all three media.