Master MA Production Management - Máster en Dirección de Producción

Learn to understand and manage the entire production process, from development and planning, to working on location and overseeing creative post-production work.

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent.

International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language you´ll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in writing, speaking, listening and reading.

Foster a network of creative collaborators that will become the foundation of your future career
Learn from media professionals who have expertise and experience of working in the industry
Analyse the different skills and approaches necessary to manage both scripted and unscripted productions
Develop important soft skills around Conflict Resolution and Project Management that will enhance your ability to manage people as well as logistics
Work across multiple projects to build your CV and hone your skills for an area of the industry looking for fresh talent
Learn in an environment that balances the need for both technical and soft skills in managing productions
Have access to industry-standard Production Management software Movie Magic Scheduling 6 and Movie Magic Budgeting 10

Managing Scripted Productions: Develop the core skills and strategies for managing script-based projects, including breakdowns, scheduling, budgeting, casting, location management, health & safety, and managing postproduction. The unit also interweaves sessions on emotional intelligence, collaboration, and conflict resolution.
Storytelling: This unit aims to examine concepts of storytelling across audio visual formats, cultures, and production industries. You’ll engage with practice research methodologies to critically engage with a diverse range of narrative forms and approaches. 
Managing Unscripted Productions: Learn how to adjust script-based production management skills and processes for the unique needs of non-script-based projects like documentaries and reality television. Sessions on Project Management further enhance your skill set and expand your employability.
Approaches to Industry: An introduction to key concepts, skills and knowledge you´ll need for employment in the media industries.
Media Production Masters Project: The culmination of your degree, this unit allows you to craft an artefact that demonstrates the skills you’ve developed across the course. Supervised by an industry professional, you will develop an artefact that can range from production managing a short film in collaboration with other MA Framework students, to a practice-based research project, to a more traditional written dissertation.

Production Manager
First Assistant Director
Line Producer
Production Coordinator
Location Manager
Postproduction Supervisor