Film Production and Broadcast Engineering BEng (Hons) - 2023/4
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BEng (Hons) Film Production and Broadcast Engineering
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| Ord | Film Production and Broadcast Engineering |
| DipHE | Film Production and Broadcast Engineering |
| CertHE | Film Production and Broadcast Engineering |
Professional recognition
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | ULG10001 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
| Full-time with PTY | ULG10001 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Communication, Media, Film and Cultural Studies, Engineering (Bachelor)
Other internal and / or external reference points
UK-SPEC; EC document Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes in Engineering; IET document IET Learning Outcomes Handbook (incorporating UK-SPEC) for Bachelors and MEng Degree Programmes.
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Music and Media
Programme Leader
PRATT Susan (Music & Med)
Date of production/revision of spec
18/04/2024
Educational aims of the programme
- To develop a commitment to professional engineering and production values, by demonstrating a personal commitment to professional standards, and to social and political citizenship, recognising obligations to society and a professional awareness of the dynamics (cultural, economic, ethical, legal, political, social or affective) which shape working environments in the media production industries.
- To develop responsible skills for project planning and management together with some responsibility for leading and developing others.
- To enable students to develop effective interpersonal skills in communicating technical matters with their colleagues from both engineering and artistic backgrounds..
- To equip students for employment in film and broadcast-related industries by providing both the theoretical and technical knowledge of engineering principles and practice, along with the creative, innovative and imaginative skills of video production.
- To equip students to apply their knowledge and intellectual analytical skills to design and deliver engineering systems and creative projects, or services using contemporary technologies and methods which require the application of research skills; including a combination of general and specialist engineering and creative knowledge, and understanding the application of existing and emerging technology and creative practice.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| To provide theoretical and technical knowledge of engineering principles and practice, along with the creative, innovative and imaginative skills of video production. | K | ||
| To equip students to apply their knowledge and intellectual analytical skills to design and deliver engineering systems and creative projects or services using contemporary technologies and methods which require the application of research skills; including a combination of general and specialist engineering and creative knowledge, and understanding the application of existing and emerging technology and creative practice. | K | ||
| To develop responsible skills for project planning and management together with some responsibility for leading and developing others. | C | ||
| To enable students to develop effective interpersonal skills in communicating technical matters with their colleagues from both engineering and artistic backgrounds. | C | ||
| To develop a commitment to professional engineering and production values, by demonstrating a personal commitment to professional standards, and to social and political citizenship, recognising obligations to society and a professional awareness of the dynamics (cultural, economic, ethical, legal, political, social or affective) which shape working environments in the media production industries. | P | ||
| Use scientific evidence and logical thought in the presentation of ideas. | T | ||
| Use general IT tools. | T | ||
| Work as part of a team. | T | ||
| Evaluate information and requirements. | T | ||
| Apply creativity and innovation to problem solving. | T | ||
| Show effective oral and written communication skills. | T | ||
| Apply effective time management. | T | ||
| Manage more junior operational personnel. | T | ||
| Show teamwork and leadership. | T | ||
| Exercise initiative and personal responsibility. | T | ||
| Make decisions in complex and unpredictable contexts. | T | ||
| Understand the need for appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature. | T |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Full-time with PTY
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMA1009 | THE ART OF VISUAL STORY TELLING | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| FVP1008 | FILM PRODUCTION | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| FVP1013 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS | Core | 15 | Year-long |
| FVP1014 | VIDEO FUNDAMENTALS | Core | 30 | Year-long |
| TON1023 | AUDIO SIGNAL ANALYSIS | Core | 15 | Year-long |
| TON1029 | AUDIO ELECTRONICS 1 | Core | 15 | Year-long |
| TON1028 | AUDIO ENGINEERING AND RECORDING TECHNIQUES 1 | Core | 15 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
All modules are core or compulsory.
Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
All modules are compulsory.
Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Students select two of the optional 15 credit modules. One in each semester.
Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMA1009 | THE ART OF VISUAL STORY TELLING | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| FVP1008 | FILM PRODUCTION | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| FVP1013 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS | Core | 15 | Year-long |
| FVP1014 | VIDEO FUNDAMENTALS | Core | 30 | Year-long |
| TON1023 | AUDIO SIGNAL ANALYSIS | Core | 15 | Year-long |
| TON1029 | AUDIO ELECTRONICS 1 | Core | 15 | Year-long |
| TON1028 | AUDIO ENGINEERING AND RECORDING TECHNIQUES 1 | Core | 15 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
All modules are core or compulsory.
Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
All modules are compulsory.
Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Students select two of the optional 15 credit modules. One in each semester.
Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVPP001 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
| FVPP003 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR STUDY) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year
N/A
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | Y | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | Y | |
| Dual degree | N |
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