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BA Media Production (Film Directing / Journalism)

This programme is delivered by Metropolitan College in Athens. It is validated by Queen Margaret University. Through our rigorous quality assurance procedures we ensure that the programme has the same academic standards as equivalent awards delivered by QMU.

The programme’s aim is to produce reflective graduates who have a broad understanding of the practice, history and theory of film, journalism and media studies, students who are informed by knowledge of the conventions and influences of a variety of genres and production styles. This programme is suitable for professionals of the Media market interested in enhancing their academic background, and gives the opportunity of advance entry to professionals and graduates with Institute of Vocational Training (IVT) Diplomas.

Programme details

Titles :

  • BA in Media Production: Film Directing
  • BA in Media Production: Journalism

: 9

Mode of delivery :Ìý Face-to-face, full-time

Duration : normally 3 years

Language of delivery : Greek

Approval

First approved:Ìý May 2013

Most recent approval: May 2023

External accreditation or recognition: n/a

Programme structure

Level One

Ìý

Title

Credits

Semester

Core

Ìý

Ìý

Media Production: Skills & Techniques

20

Year

Narrative & Representation in Film & Media

20

Sem 2

Strand Film Directing

Ìý

Ìý

Studying Cinema

20

Sem 1

Directing Techniques I/Cinematic Language

10

Sem1

Screen Writing

20

Sem 1

Directing Techniques II/Artistic Schemes

10

Sem 2

Actor’s Craft

10

Sem 2

Film and Sound Editing

10

Sem 2

Strand Journalism

Ìý

Ìý

Digital Content Creation I

10

Sem 1

Studying Journalism I

10

Sem 1

Data Journalism Researching & Reporting

20

Sem 1

Studying Journalism II - Ethics and Media Law

10

Sem 2

Journalism Writing & Interviewing

20

Sem 2

Digital Content Creation II

10

Sem2

Ìý

Level Two

Ìý

Title

Credits

Semester

Core

Ìý

Ìý

Media Production II: Video Project

20

Year

Popular Media Cultures

20

Sem 1

Strand Film Directing

Ìý

Ìý

Directing Techniques III-Directing Dramatic Scenes

10

Sem 1

Film Genre I

10

Sem 1

Directing the Actor on Camera

20

Sem 1

Directing Techniques IV-Advanced Directing Techniques

10

Sem 2

Film Genre II–Non Fiction Filmmaking

10

Sem 2

Production Design (Set & Costumes)

20

Sem 2

Strand Journalism

Ìý

Ìý

Event Management and Public Relations

20

Sem 1

Contemporary Journalism

20

Sem 1

Specialist Journalism

20

Sem 2

Broadcast Journalism

20

Sem 2

Ìý

Level Three

Ìý

Title

Credits

Semester

Core

Ìý

Ìý

Media Culture and Society

20

Sem 1

Advertising and Marketing Communication

20

Sem 2

Strand Film Directing

Ìý

Ìý

Applied Filmmaking Project

40(20+20)

Year

Film Pre-Production and Production

20

Sem 1

Film Post – Production and Distribution

20

Sem 2

Strand Journalism

Ìý

Ìý

Information Management on Digital Platforms

20

Sem 1

Applied Journalism Project

40(20+20)

Year

On-line Journalism

20

Sem 2

Key features

Placements : n/a

Professional registration : n/a

Any other important points : In the third year students undertake a major creative project, either a short film (film directing strand) or a journalism project (journalism strand).

Admission criteria

Age on entry

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age in the year of entry. This is the age of graduation from Greek secondary studies (Lyceum).

Minimum Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the BA Media Production are as follows:

  1. Graduation (Lyceum) certificate with a general point average of 10 out of 20, on the 0-20 mark scale according to national standards.
  2. Alternative school level or post-secondary qualifications may be accepted as equivalent to the above on advice from the QMU Collaborative Academic Lead.

Advanced Standing

The following candidates are also eligible for admission to the course with Advanced Standing (i.e. entry at Year 2 or Year 3):

  • Successful completion of the two-year Institute Vocational Training (IVT) Journalism or Film & TV Directing Programme or equivalent two year programme, such as HND, etc. provides eligibility for direct entry into Year 3 of the programme. (relevant mapping exercise in appendix III).
  • University graduates from relevant disciplines will normally be eligible for direct entry into Year 3 of the programme.
  • Transfers from Institutes of Post-Secondary and Higher Education offering similar specialisations may be eligible for direct entry into Year 2 or 3 of the programme, depending on how much of their previous programme they have completed.
  • Professional journalists and directors, camera people or editors with at least three years experience in their profession will normally be eligible for direct entry into Year 3 of the programme. Such applicants will be expected to have a relevant post-secondary qualification, or a degree level qualification.

Anyone seeking to enter with advanced standing should contact the programme leader to discuss their qualifications and experience and the evidence that may be required.