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:
- Graduation (Lyceum) certificate with a general point average of 10 out of 20, on the 0-20 mark scale according to national standards.
- 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.
