BA (Hons) Digital Media Production Bachelor's degree at Leeds Trinity University

You'll 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. We'll cover the creativity and skills needed to start, maintain and grow your production streams as independent creators. We'll he

You'll 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 with

You'll plan, prepare for and deliver these 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.

You'll 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

You'll be introduced to the practical processes of professional video and audio production, developing core skills in cinematography, lighting, sound recording and editing. Learning focuses on the effective use of film and photography equipment, alongside industry-standard software relevant to your course. Opportunities are provided to build new or existing production skills while developing the creative and technical practices needed at later levels of study. Workshops and assignments emphasise

You'll 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 pl

You'll prepare for a professional external placement as part of the programme's professional pathway. Support is provided for CV building, tailored applications, networking, self-marketing, interview preparation and wider employability skills, building on foundations introduced earlier in the degree. Learning is enhanced through insights from external speakers and industry contacts. The module also supports planning for post-graduation employment, helping you identify potential entry-level roles

You'll 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

You'll 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

You'll be introduced to the process of professional film and audio production and acquire practical understanding of basic videography, lighting, audio production and post production You'll be introduced to the processes behind professional film and audio production, developing a practical understanding of videography, lighting, sound recording and post‑production. Learning focuses on the effective use of film production equipment and industry‑relevant workflows. Production skills are developed

You'll learn interview skills, how to write for radio and podcasts, how to edit audio, and the skills needed to compile, write and deliver a news bulletin and podcast. You'll get an understanding of radio and podcasting and the context in which they operate, including OFCOM regulation, marketplaces and audiences.

You'll build on the understanding of storytelling developed in the first year of your degree, extending these ideas through forms of scriptwriting specific to Film or Digital Media Production and exploring their intersections at a more advanced level. A wide range of stories is examined to identify what makes them effective, revisiting core concepts such as character, premise and plot while deepening analysis of pacing, genre and narration. Emphasis is placed on applying these storytelling tools

You'll draw on the professional skills you have developed throughout your degree so far and use these to negotiate, deliver and reflect on a collaborative project with an employer. This could include a work-based project, intervention or an alternative professional development project within the work setting.

Research, develop, and produce a final portfolio that evidences the learning and experience gained across your course of study, completed either independently or collaboratively.