BA (Hons) Digital Media Production with Foundation Year in Arts and Communication Bachelor's degree at Leeds Trinity University

Help you develop core academic skills such as using electronic resources, planning and note-taking, communication skills related to essay and report writing and delivering presentations. You'll learn to manage your time, prioritise tasks and manage stress, and become more confident in engaging with collaborative learning, debates, discussions and critical reflection.

Study areas of interest related to your chosen future academic specialisation in this highly personalised module. You'll have 12 hours of workshop tuition to explore how you will be assessed and the form your project could take, which could be a written report, a presentation, a film or a series of blog posts. You'll also explore topics your project could focus on, and get peer assessment of your ideas. In the first semester, you'll get support through personal tutoring and learning hub liaison.

Look at the theory and practice of film, television, journalism, radio and the web through lectures, workshops and practical exercises. Practical guidance on how to find the 'hook' and grab an audience's attention. You'll develop an understanding of narrative structure, character development and how to generate ideas.

Explore historical approaches towards images and the social power they embody. From religious icons to celebrity glamour and fine art to selfies, you will develop an understanding of what humans do with images to shape attitudes and beliefs. As well as seminars, short lectures and workshops, you'll undertake an individual or group project to produce work that reflects the culture of 'image'.

Develop teamworking skills through creative challenges, taught sessions, profiling and self-understanding. You'll work on team presentation and develop a professional persona through attitude, commitment and effective communication. In the second semester, you'll look at enterprise and sector analysis. You'll develop your solo presentation and pitching skills. Cover the creativity and skills needed to start, maintain and grow your production streams as independent creators.

Examine the importance of the creative industries to local, regional and national economies, alongside the influence of major tech companies such as Google, Amazon and Facebook on cultural production. Through case studies from music, film, television, radio and podcasting, news, gaming, photography and theatre, the impact of digital technologies across the sector is explored. Changing ideas of audience are considered, with a focus on market research, audience tracking and advertising within a gl

Plan, prepare for and deliver practical activities, applying your skills and knowledge within a real-world professional context. Emphasis is placed on developing confidence, professionalism and reflective practice as you demonstrate your readiness for industry-focused work.

Be introduced to both streaming platforms and linear broadcasters, exploring institutions such as the BBC, Channel 4, Netflix, Disney+ and YouTube. Learning is supported by relevant broadcast content from each platform to inform understanding and spark discussion. A range of traditional and contemporary genres is analysed across different media platforms, considering their histories, codes and conventions, audience demographics and markets. Attention is given to how formats are developed and sol

Be introduced to the process of professional film and audio production. Get a practical understanding of basic videography, lighting, audio production and post-production. You'll use film production equipment appropriate for relevant distribution platforms. Develop your production and creative skills while getting to know specialist equipment, techniques and practices.

Explore a range of methods for creating and interacting with digital narratives, analysing how different formats and platforms support storytelling in both fiction and non-fiction contexts. Strengths and limitations of digital narrative forms are evaluated, alongside their suitability for different audiences and publishing environments. Learning is consolidated through playing, creating and co-creating digital narratives. Two small projects are developed from initial idea, pitching and planning

Develop your professional skills to help with your CV, interviews, networking, self-marketing, and industry-specific employability skills. You'll have talks from external speakers and industry contacts as well as internal expertise, preparing you for your first external placement. Develop your skills in creative problem-solving, idea generation, project management and enterprise through creative productions. This will also develop freelancing skills and equip you to be flexible and professional

Develop a comprehensive and contemporary understanding of Digital Content Creation as you are guided through the whole digital content creation process, from research into content creators, audiences and the market, idea generation and digital content production. Explore advanced video production techniques, including using AI, to enhance your storytelling skills and produce content in the studio.

The workshops and assignments will have a focus on group working. This is to support and foster professional networking and relevant social and crew-working skills, as well as improving confidence on set/location. Building from your first year, you'll further develop your practical understanding of professional video and audio production. You'll enrich your understanding of cinematography, lighting, audio recording and editing, utilising more advanced specialist equipment, techniques and softwar

Develop production and storytelling skills that are highly transferable within a global media industry, drawing on factual content from platforms such as Netflix, the BBC, YouTube, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Attention is given to researching, developing and writing ideas for factual programmes, alongside production and post-production processes and the importance of narrative structure. Learning culminates in an individual portfolio demonstrating editorial and technical skills, including a 7‑minut