MA PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR TV, FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA
This programme is designed for students who want to work in the field of production management within TV, Film and digital media
Located in the heart of MediaCity, you will have the opportunity to network with industry production managers in seminars, masterclasses, tuition and industry-aligned projects. This programme has strong links with BBC, ITV, True North, Dock 10 and many other high-profile production companies across the UK.
You will...
/ Gain practical industry experience of the planning, organization, execution and delivery of TV production in the genres of documentary, studio and drama.
/ You will be taught by experts, who are former Production Managers and experienced Line Producers.
/ Be mentored by a working Production Manager / Coordinator.
/ Get involved with industry projects and apply for work experience within the media industry.
OUR GUESTS IN CLASS INCLUDE
/ Develop key skillsets including creative problem solving and people management.
/ Hear from guest speakers/guest panels from the industry, who are based both regionally and internationally, and who often provide opportunities for work experience. For example, the majority of our student cohorts have been offered work on the Commonwealth Games, The Olympics and The Women’s Euros.
Head of Production, BBC Sport
Lead Talent, BBC Sport
Talent Manager, BBC Children
Production Executive, True North (major indies)
Former Line Producer, Coronation Street
Production Management Leads, ITV
MODULES YOU WILL STUDY
The first three modules in Trimesters 1 and 2 focus on specific industry skills for working in a chosen genre (Factual, Drama and Studio). The second module of trimester 2 encourages and allows you to develop these skills further by working on industry aligned projects/postgraduate productions. This professional development module will also provide you with in-depth people management and negotiation skills.
/ Production Management for Factual Programming
/ Line Producing for Drama
/ Production Management for Studio
/ Creative Entrepreneurial Practice
/ Major Project (Practical or Dissertation) - in the final module, you will apply your theoretical understanding into practice via a production portfolio or 12,000-word dissertation on an agreed subject with your supervisor. You can focus on your genre of choice from Factual, Drama and Studio.
MA PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR TV, FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA
SOPHIE (2021 GRADUATE) IS NOW A PRODUCTION MANAGER FOR STUDIO 68
“Whilst completing my MA in 2021, I was working as an intern at a small online media production company (Studio68). Because of my ability to apply media management knowledge to the studio, I was then kept on full-time as junior production manager, where I organised and coordinated some really exciting shoots with companies such as FIFA, FIVE: presented by Rio Ferdinand and Stretford Paddock FC match day content.
If it weren’t for the budgeting, scheduling, and overall media and risk awareness I learnt in this master’s, I don’t think I would be where I am now. I recently referred to some of the presentations from my first module for a reminder on Copyright and working in a hostile environment.”
CLAUDIA (2021 GRADUATE) IS NOW A PRODUCTION COORDINATOR FOR BBC SPORT
“Joining the University of Salford was the best choice for me coming from abroad. Its amazing location provided extra work opportunities by having a campus in the heart of MediaCity, which helped me have the job I have today. The fact that we have lecturers that are still part of the workforce brings us to live problems and situations that will better prepare us.”
FINLAY (2021 GRADUATE) IS NOW A PRODUCTION COORDINATOR FOR TRUE NORTH
“I’m currently a Production Coordinator at True North Productions working in factual TV. The MA was a great introduction to the world of Production Management, it taught me many of the processes and systems which I now use on a day-to-day basis.
The factual module especially was incredibly thorough in breaking down all the key elements that go into making a TV programme and making them easy to understand. Throughout the course I was able to develop a variety of production skills and draw on the expertise of people from across the industry.”
TOLULOPE (2022 GRADUATE) IS NOW A PRODUCTION SECRETARY FOR CHANNEL 4 SERIES Find
“I learned how the role of a project manager can be executed for the different types of productions. My favourite was Line Producing as I got to learn, for the first time, how to use Movie Magic programmes for budgeting and scheduling.
My current role is ‘Production Secretary’ for a brand new and exciting design TV show which will air on Channel 4, and in the next few months I hope to move up to a Junior production Coordinator role.”
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MA PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR TV, FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA
WHERE OUR GRADUATES WORK
Here’s where our just some of our 2020/2021 graduates have gone on to work:
/ Researcher, BBC Sport
/ Production Coordinator, Channel 4 series.
/ Production Assistant, Wall to Wall
/ Production Coordinator, BBC Sport
/ Twitch partner and Gaming
/ Content Creator
/ Freelance Production Runner
/ Production Secretary, HETV & Film
MEET YOUR PROGRAMME LEADER: PERELANDRA BEEDLES
/ Production Management Assistant, BBC
/ Production Secretary, BBC
/ Production Coordinator, True North
/ Production Coordinator, Studio Lambert
Perelandra Beedles has worked extensively as a Television Producer and Production Manager and alongside her work as programme Leader, she is working on an educational doctorate project studying the use of reflection and reflexivity within Television Production Management Education.
“My interest in Production Management began when I was trained as the youngest female network director at the BBC, directing shows including the National Lottery, and Breakfast News, and being part of the launch team for the corporation’s first digital platform BBC3. I absolutely loved the excitement of live television and working as part of a crew.
Once bitten by the TV bug, I worked as a senior producer across ITV’s Lifestyle department and became fascinated with the management of production, a fascination which led to my becoming Production Manager for Sony Europe’s Film and Television department.
Turning paperwork and pitches into TV shows is, to my mind, nothing short of magic, and at the heart of this alchemy stands the Production Manager, a position which is now recognised by BAFTA for its essential contribution to production.
As a discipline, Production Management demands equal parts creativity, business acumen and mental agility and it is this complexity which makes it such a fascinating role to me, a role which I now thoroughly enjoy helping my students step into through my work at Salford.”
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY
/ You will need an undergraduate degree of 2:1 or above (or equivalent) and IELTS 6.5 with no element below 5.5.
/ You must demonstrate (with examples) that you are actively trying to become a Production Manager. If you still crave being a filmmaker there are some other fantastic courses at Salford.
/ Show us that you are a good organiser, understand what the role of Production Management is and let us know about yourself and your personal interests.
/ Demonstrate your people skills (interpersonal skills) –which are important to the programme and the role.
/ You must supply real-life examples of work which illustrate your ability to manage projects and demonstrate your attention to detail and your people skills. While this could relate to TV, film or digital projects (even low to no budget) equally these could be running a community project or supervising a busy restaurant. It could even be a research project you worked on with fellow students in which you took a considerable leadership role.
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