Skillful editing is at the core of any successful television production, but with this master’s in Editing and VFX for TV, Film and Digital Media, you’ll be gaining much more than the ability to effectively edit visual material. If you’re looking for the opportunity to develop your narrative, technical and collaborative skills in the context of television production, this is the course for you.

As part of this VFX and editing master’s degree, you’ll work collaboratively with your fellow students to gain the practical experience needed to launch a professional career in the media industry. Through a series of lectures, seminars and tutorials, you’ll gain hands-on experience in pitching your ideas to both academic staff and industry practitioners, developing your creative and critical skills through applied theory and practical work.

And what better place to study? Not only will you have access to state-of-the-art facilities on campus, you’ll also be close to a whole host of reputable media organisations across the cities of Salford and Greater Manchester. What’s more, you’ll be learning from academic staff who are leaders in their field, as well as industry experts with a wealth of real-world experience.

You will:

• Have access to our industry-standard TV production facilities as part of our MediaCityUK campus
• Develop your post-production skills to a professional standard.
• Apply your knowledge to live briefs and industry placements, providing you with hands-on experience that will provide instant value to future employers
• Become a confident, resourceful, and creative fashion practitioner with a clear understanding of contemporary fashion contexts.
• Graduate with a strong portfolio of work that will evidence your ability to pursue employment opportunities or further study

EMPLOYMENT

With an ever-growing demand for high-quality television programmes, along with the growing popularity of streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime, there’s never been a more exciting time to study post-production for TV.

Graduating with technical and creative skills in video editing, sound editing, animation and visual effects, our previous students have secured professional roles across a variety of media environments. Working for a range of reputable companies, including 360 Media, GranadaDock10, Flix Facilities, the Farm Group Manchester and the BBC Natural History unit, our recent graduates have launched successful careers in editing, camerawork, VFX, sound engineering and teaching.

CAREER LINKS

To develop your skills and employability, there are opportunities on our media production courses to work on live briefs and gain valuable work experience. Previous students have worked with: CBBC; Framestore; BBC Writersroom; BBC Natural History Unit; Nine Lives Media production company; Dock10 Post Production Facility House; BBC Fast Train, BBC Academy, BBC Red Nose Day and BBC Turn Up the Talent and Sheffield Documentary Festival, Salford Media Festival, One World Media Festival.