Business of Production & Postproduction - TFT00109M
Module summary
Through both lecture sessions and masterclasses with working professionals, you will gain a detailed understanding of the business of film and television and employment in the creative industries.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
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| A | Semester 2 2025-26 |
Module aims
The module aims:
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To provide you with a realistic and up-to-date picture of working in the film and television industry, through exploring various roles and career progressions across film and television production, post-production, alternative creative industries, and creative entrepreneurship.
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To provide you with an understanding of the business aspects of production and postproduction, and their relationship to the overall film and television industry and alternative creative industries.
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To enhance and develop a range of personal skills to enable your employability prospects in a competitive marketplace.
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To enhance and develop knowledge and experience in generating work, presenting your work and yourself professionally and building networks through improving self-marketing, promotion and creative self-awareness.
Module learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module you are expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of roles across film and television production and postproduction with an understanding of growth areas in the industry as a whole.
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Demonstrate an understanding of how to improve employability prospects and highlight personal talents and accomplishments to enable you to further professionalise.
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Demonstrate an understanding of how to manage your own work as a freelancer in the entertainment industry and mitigate challenges in your creative working environment.
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Demonstrate professional personal communication and marketing skills, including networking, client relationship techniques, CV/website preparation, social media presence creation and advanced search techniques for broader industry employment.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
Formative work is embedded in lectures and discussions.
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
You will receive written feedback in line with standard University turnaround times.
Indicative reading
SUGGESTED READING:
Litwak, M. (2002) Dealmaking in the Film and Television Industry From Negotiations Through Final Contracts, 2nd Ed. Los Angeles, CA: Silman-James.
Raugust, M. (2004) The Animation Business Handbook. New York: St. Martin s Press.
Levison, L. (2003) Filmmakers and Financing. Amsterdam and New York: Focal Press.
Clark, B. & Spohr, S. (2002) Guide to Postproduction for TV and Film: Managing the Process, 2nd Ed. Amsterdam and London: Focal Press.
Donaldson, M. (2003) Clearance and Copyright: Everything the Independent Filmmaker Needs to Know. Los Angeles, CA: Silman-James.
Wagstaff, S. & Derakhshani, D. (2004) Getting a Job in CG: Real Advice from Reel People. San Francicso, CA and London: Maya Press/Sybex.
Quinn, E. & Counihan, J. (2006) The Pitch. London: Faber and Faber. Adcock, D et al. (2004) Marketing Principles. London: Financial Times/Prentice Hall.
GENERAL RESOURCES:
Skillset (UK Media related activities): http://www.skillset.org
TRADE PUBLICATIONS FOR THE BUSINESS OF FILM AND TV:
The Numbers (film business): http://www.the-numbers.com/
Broadcast (UK TV business): http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/
Screen (UK Film business): http://www.screendaily.com/
Hollywood Reporter (Hollywood and International): http://www.hollywoodreporter.com
Variety (Hollywood and International): http://www.variety.com/
Internet Movie Database Pro (Hollywood and International): http://www.imdb.com/
Ofcom (UK TV statistics): http://www.ofcom.org.uk/