Developing practical media production skills in one or more areas such as:

Developing practical media production skills in one or more areas such as:

Practical Skills Development

TV and Film Production

  • Acquire technical competence in handling cameras and adjusting to different lighting conditions.
  • Develop a skill of screenplay formulation and script editing.
  • Understand the importance of effective set design and costume design in production.
  • Understand the various roles within a production team: director, producer, sound designer, etc.

Photography

  • Develop understanding of digital and film photography, including efficiency in handling DSLR cameras.
  • Gain knowledge in photo editing software like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
  • Understand the role of composition, texture, light and shade in creating a compelling photograph.

Radio Broadcasting

  • Develop skills of scripting radio broadcasts, including understanding timing, phrasing, and audience engagement.
  • Learn the use of radio-specific equipment such as microphones, mixing desks, and editing software.
  • Understand the importance and role of sound effects and music in radio broadcasting.

Animation

  • Familiarise yourself with major 2D and 3D animation software and tools.
  • Develop the ability to design characters and narratives appropriate to an animation format.
  • Understand the role of sound and music in animation storytelling.

Game Development

  • Learn to plan, design, and implement interactive game scenarios using game development platforms like Unity or Unreal Engine.
  • Understand the principles of game design, game mechanics, and game aesthetics.
  • Learn to design and implement user interfaces for games.

Digital Media

  • Develop skills in social media marketing and promotion in the digital space.
  • Learn to use web design and development tools to create functional websites.
  • Understand SEO principles to maximise the visibility of digital content.
  • Learn the basics of layout and graphic design for print media.
  • Develop skills in copywriting and editing for print.
  • Understand the principles of print publishing, from conceptualisation to distribution.

Remember, these are just guides. The key to mastering each area is hands-on practice. To succeed, you should explore, experiment, and push the boundaries within each sector of media production.