We'll 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.

We'll 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.

We'll look at the theory and practice of film, television, journalism, radio and the web through lectures, workshops and practical exercises.

We'll give you 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'.

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 help you develop the skills valued by the creative industries to help you become a professional with an industry-relevant work ethic.

You'll 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.

You'll get an introduction to scriptwriting through theoretical and practical work.

You'll explore ideas generation and development, narrative structure, character development, synopses, treatments and One-Page pitches.

You'll also learn the appropriate professional layout and format.

Analyse the form and style of motion pictures and how they can be seen as culturally and industrially significant products.

You'll develop core vocabulary and skills for analysing film form and style, focussing on mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, sound and narrative.

You'll consider conventions and norms within films and filmmaking practices, from mainstream productions to art cinema and independent film.

You'll also explore core concepts and approaches to studying film.

You'll apply these and your own analyses to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of competing or complementary perspectives on film.

We'll use lectures, screenings and workshops to consider the diversity of movie-making styles and filmmakers.

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 in the creative industry, whether self-employed or as an employee or employer.

You'll get an introduction to the contemporary film industry and how movies are produced and consumed.

We'll look at the production, distribution, exhibition, marketing, promotion, advertising and diversity and representation of contemporary films.

Looking at institutions such as the BFI, BBFC and Screen Yorkshire, you'll study funding, public policy, markets, audiences, festivals, regulation and censorship.

We'll focus on the impact of the internationalisation and globalisation of the film industry and look at world cinema as well as UK and Hollywood business models.

You'll study ways to theorise and research film.

You'll learn how to critically discuss documentary and fiction films, focusing on a range of examples, historically and within various movements and sub-genres.

You'll apply this learning to the processes of production in other modules.

You'll learn how to identify research topics and think about ethics.

We'll also explore relationships between theory and practice.

You'll produce a piece of critical writing or media artefact, taking the form of a dissertation, research by practice or creative project.

You'll conduct detailed research with appropriate levels of supervision.

The topic will reflect your interests, enabling you to explore an aspect of study in more depth and build on your studies across the levels.

You'll take on a work-based project or intervention, or an alternative professional development project.

You'll negotiate a project with your employer or placement provider that meets their needs as well as the university.

You'll have a series of seminars to outline the challenge, followed by tutorial support to chart progress and help you towards your assessment.

As a negotiated, self-managed module, you'll receive initial support to establish the learning outcomes and appropriate assessment methods.

You'll engage in online support and arrange tutorials with your academic supervisor.