BSc (Hons) Outside Broadcast (Production Operations) (Full Time)

This course is designed for students who are aiming for technical operations roles such as camera operator, vision mixer or sound recordist. It provides an ideal opportunity for students who have a more creative educational background to find out how the technology actually works, while studying in an outside broadcast production environment.

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A practical, hands-on approach is taken to develop your knowledge and skills of outside broadcast production. You will be introduced to the uses and limitations of individual pieces of equipment which may be selected for a particular application, and gain an understanding of the planning, rigging and health and safety requirements of an outside broadcast.

Using this knowledge you will address a series of progressively demanding outside broadcast challenges. You could film a pop music performance at a live event such as the Glastonbury festival, a football or cricket match at a local school or college, or a fashion show or theatrical performance using the University’s own fashion and performing arts facilities. After each event you will return to the lecture theatre to assess the success of the venture and to plan for the next challenge.

Industrial focus

This course’s strong links with media organisations and live projects will enhance graduates’ employability.

Course content

Year 1

Six core units:

• Audio and Video Technology
• Live Sound Production
• Audio Studio Recording
• Digital Audio
• Script to Screen
• Video Production.

Year 2

Six core units:

• Video Systems
• Audio Systems
• Graduate Development
• Post-Production Techniques
• Production Design
• Media Formats.

Year 3

Four core units and two option units:

• Digital Broadcasting
• Outside Broadcasting
• Production Project
• Outside Broadcast Planning.

Options:

• Broadcast Systems Engineering
• Film and Video Technology
• Audio Systems Design
• Audio Post-Production
• Curriculum Plus.

Why choose Solent?

• Share ideas and projects with students from all of Solent’s Entertainment Technology courses
• Use of the University’s own industry-standard outside broadcast vehicle
• This course is Creative Skillset accredited

Assessment

Fully in-course assessed through a mixture of written assignments, presentations, production portfolios and short tests.

Projects/work experience

Students work on local and national events such as the Glastonbury and Glade music festivals, the University’s fashion show and sports matches.

Key career skills

IT, project management, communication, problem solving and working to deadlines.

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