Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Overview

The BA in TV Production at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University offers a comprehensive education that focuses on developing practical skills needed for a successful career in television and online media. This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and capabilities to excel in various production environments, ranging from traditional television to emerging online formats.

What you'll study

Core learning is centered around production practice, technical skills, and media communication. The curriculum combines hands-on studio work, location-based production, and project-based assessments to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

• Studio Practice — Learn the fundamentals of multi-camera production, directing, and teamwork in a studio environment.

• Advanced Editing — Gain expertise in professional post-production workflows tailored for both broadcast and online platforms.

• Documentary Production — Engage in research-driven development, filming, and storytelling techniques specifically for documentary formats.

• Minor TV Project — Undertake a smaller-scale production project to cultivate end-to-end production skills.

• Sound — Explore audio capture, editing, and sound design principles essential for screen content.

• Screenwriting for TV and Streaming Media — Develop writing skills for episodic and streaming formats.

• China and the Digital Revolution — Analyze the impact of media, technology, and communication in a digital landscape.

Production formats you may work on include reality shows, game shows, magazine programmes, documentaries, promotional videos, micro-series, and livestreaming. As part of the program, you will also complete a capstone project, the specifics of which may vary by cohort.

AI and emerging workflows are integrated into select modules to enhance production research, planning, and overall efficiency in workflows.

Entry requirements

There are no specific GRE or GMAT requirements for this program, and GPA requirements are not established as a fixed minimum.

Career prospects

Graduates of the BA in TV Production can anticipate diverse career opportunities within the television and media industries. Potential career paths include roles in television production, streaming services, video content creation, and multimedia production, allowing for a dynamic and evolving career in a fast-paced industry.