UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
1. Awarding Institution / Body
2. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery
University of Central Lancashire
Futureworks
School of Film, Media and Performance
3. University School/Centre
4. External Accreditation
5. Title of Final Award
6. Modes of Attendance offered
N/A
BA (Hons) Post Production for Film and TV
Full Time
7. UCAS Code
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s) Communication, Media, Film and Cultural Studies
9. Other external influences
N/A
10. Date of production/revision of this form 26 th February 2013
11. Aims of the Programme
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To create the next generation of post-production professionals
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To foster skills in each individual editor to equip them with the necessary depth of knowledge to address a range of post-production problems in a professional working environment
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To produce editors with the skills to investigate, analyse and present visual information as well as interpret briefs related to post-production in the media industry
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To develop and nurture an awareness of the role and responsibilities needed within the media industry as an individual, part of a team and within a post-production house (company)
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To equip editors with the capability to focus on their personal and professional aspirations

12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of the programme students will be able to:
A1. Use fundamental post-production theory to inform their practical work
A2. Use historical and contemporary developments to interpret the practice and significance of the post-production industry in society today
A3. Identify and select from a range of post-production techniques to inform their personal work-style
A4. Display a competence within a specialist area of post-production
A5. Employ visual language in the creative process
Teaching and Learning Methods
Knowledge and understanding is traditionally gained largely through lecturer input. Whilst lecturer input will be important on this programme a significant proportion of knowledge and, particularly, understanding is gained through student-generated learning, research, directed and self-selected learning, structured tasks and assignments, and project work. Tutorials will facilitate exchange of knowledge, exploration of subject boundaries and provide a forum for building on the knowledge base and enhancement of understanding.
Assessment methods
Knowledge and understanding is assessed using a variety of methods. The principal methods of assessment for this skill area will be:
Essays
Presentations, individual and group
Video and audio artefacts
Projects
Project plans
Storyboards
Portfolios
Showreel
Timed demonstrations
Formative assessment supported by tutor feedback will be employed throughout the programme and will aid the development of knowledge and understanding. Feedback will be a crucial component of summative assessments.
B. Subject-specific skills
On completion of the programme students will be able to:
B1. Develop an idea from a conception through to a final outcome
B2. Generate and employ creative ideas to produce distinctive work
B3. Use a variety of contemporary techniques to produce professional video and audio artefacts
B4. Employ professional practices and procedures to produce and present work
Teaching and Learning Methods
For subject-specific skills the teaching and learning methods will focus on practical workshops, projects and self-learning, supported by tutor input and directed study. The challenge of developing creative skills will be addressed by cultivating a variety of creative techniques drawing on a critical appreciation of the visual and narrative heritage underpinning the post-production world.
Students will gain a working knowledge of creative possibilities, exploring their own creative potential in a critical and supportive environment.

Assessment methods
Subject-specific skills will be primarily assessed through practical outputs, specifically:
Video and Audio Artefacts
Projects
Project Plans
Showreels
Authored Media
Edit Decision Lists
Formative assessment supported by tutor feedback will be employed throughout the programme and will aid the development of subject-specific skills. Feedback will be a crucial component of summative assessments.
C. Thinking Skills
On completion of the programme students will be able to:
C1. Research and interpret material and stimuli in order to synthesise informed ideas
C2. Critically analyse and evaluate a variety of complex information
C3. Formulate evidence-based arguments and engage in debate
C4. Identify and solve a range of multifaceted problems
C5. Synthesise and refine visual and verbal ideas and concepts as a part of the creative process
Teaching and Learning Methods
Students develop thinking skills through the challenge of undertaking set tasks and assignments supported by significant tutor input throughout the programme. For example, research techniques are taught in contextual-based modules and then developed through completing assignments and receiving feedback on the results. Students will be closely supported in the process of synthesising ideas and concepts and translating them into creative artefacts.
Assessment methods
Assignments which primarily assess knowledge, understanding and subject-specific skills implicitly contain a thinking skills component; thus, every assignment will assess thinking skills to varying degrees.
Formative assessment of thinking skills, supported by tutor feedback, will be employed throughout the programme. Feedback on written and oral assignments will include comment on the employment of thinking skills.
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
On completion of the programme students will be able to:
D1. Communicate complex ideas and arguments confidently and effectively using oral, visual and written methods
D2. Work successfully in groups and interact with others in a variety of professional contexts
D3. Implement time management techniques to plan and execute complex projects
D4. Perform critical self-analysis, identify skills gaps and plan personal development to maximise employment potential
Teaching and Learning Methods
As this is a vocationally focused course employability skills are central to the whole student experience. The challenge for the programme delivery team is to ensure that the employability benefits of the subject-specific skills are complemented by the parallel development of personal skills such as communication and team working.

This will be achieved through the design of tasks and assignments that demand skills beyond those that are technical and subject-based, and call for a broader personal skills set. Tutor input and feedback in a supportive context will help students to build on their positive traits and address gaps and weaknesses in their profile.
Assessment methods
The centrality of vocational skills throughout the programme results in all assessments being directly or indirectly related to employability and personal development. The assessment methods which are particularly significant are:
Essays
Personal Development Plans
Reflective journals
Presentations, individual and group
Projects
Digital Showreels
Throughout the programme feedback on formative and summative assessments will help students develop their employability and personal development skills.

13. Programme Structures
Level Module
Code
Level 6 DD3441
DD3442
DD3443
DD3444
Module Title
Post Production 3
Personal and Professional
Development
Audio Post Production 2
Honours Project
Level 5 DD2441
DD2442
DD2443
DD2444
DD2445
Post Production 2
Contemporary Contextual
Studies
Editing for Television 2
Visual Effects
Audio Post Production 1
Level 4 DD1441
DD1442
DD1443
DD1444
Post Production 1
Historical Contextual Studies
Editing for Television 1
Content Creation for Post
Production
15. Personal Development Planning
Credit rating
40
20
20
40
40
20
20
20
20
40
20
20
40
14. Awards and Credits
Bachelor Honours Degree
Requires 360 credits including a minimum of 120 at Level 5 or above and 120 at Level 6
Bachelor Degree
Requires 320 credits including a minimum of 120 at Level 5 or above and 80 at Level 6
Diploma of Higher Education
Requires 240 credits including a minimum of 120 at Level 5 or above
Certificate of Higher Education
Requires 120 credits at Level 4 or above
Introduced at induction, the purpose and process of PDP will be explained and students will be provided with a PDP template. At each level one module is identified as the primary vehicle for addressing PDP. Within the identified modules tutors will discuss the ongoing PDP process on a oneto-one basis, helping students to build on their strengths and identify and address gaps in their skill set. The Level 6 module “Personal and Professional Development” specifically requires students to research and use analytical techniques relating to personal development and employability and develops a high-level approach to Personal Development Planning.
Throughout the learning process students will be encouraged to identify and evaluate their personal development activity. Many practical assessments employ reflective journals which will assist students in this process.
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
UK Applicants:
Except in exceptional circumstances, UK applicants must attend an interview.
Once your application has been processed you will be sent a letter stating the date you that you are required to attend, and what will be required of you. If it is not possible for you to attend on the date proposed, please contact us to rearrange a date or agree alternative arrangements.
All successful candidates must have achieved the following:
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Achieve a minimum of 240 UCAS tariff points at A2 or equivalent
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Grade C in GCSE Maths and English or an equivalent; UK equivalents include key skills level
3 or functional skills level 2
European Applicants:

European applicants may not be able to attend an interview in the UK. Once your application has been processed, you should submit an e-portfolio, CD or DVD of your recent work; this will be followed by a telephone interview.
17. Key sources of information about the programme
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Course factsheet
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Student course handbook
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Futureworks prospectus
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Futureworks website

18. Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Programme Learning Outcomes
Level
Module
Code Module Title
Core (C),
Compulsory
(COMP) or
Option (O)
Knowledge and understanding
Subject-specific
Skills Thinking Skills
Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
DD3441 Post Production 3
DD3442
COMP
Personal and Professional
Development
COMP
DD3443 Audio Post Production 2 COMP
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 D1 D2 D3 D4
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X DD3444 Honours Project COMP
DD2441 Post Production 2 COMP X X X X X X X X X X X X X
DD2442
Contemporary Contextual
Studies
COMP
DD2443 Editing for Television 2 COMP
DD2444 Visual Effects COMP
DD2445 Audio Post Production 1 COMP
X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X
DD1441 Post Production 1
DD1442
Historical Contextual
Studies
COMP
COMP
DD1443 Editing for Television 1 COMP
X
X
X X X X X
X
X
X X X
X X
X X X
X X X X X X X X X X
DD1444
Content Creation for Post
Production
COMP
X X X X X X X X
Note: Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks
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