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

SCQF Level : 9

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

Duration : normally 3 years

Language of delivery : Greek

Approval

First approved: May 2013

Most recent approval: May 2023

External accreditation or recognition: n/a

Programme structure

Level One

Title	Credits	Semester
Core
Media Production: Skills & Techniques	20	Year
Narrative & Representation in Film & Media	20	Sem 2
Strand Film Directing
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
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

Level Two

Title	Credits	Semester
Core
Media Production II: Video Project	20	Year
Popular Media Cultures	20	Sem 1
Strand Film Directing
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
Event Management and Public Relations	20	Sem 1
Contemporary Journalism	20	Sem 1
Specialist Journalism	20	Sem 2
Broadcast Journalism	20	Sem 2

Level Three

Title	Credits	Semester
Core
Media Culture and Society	20	Sem 1
Advertising and Marketing Communication	20	Sem 2
Strand Film Directing
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
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.