degree courses in media?

[Helen H]

looking at degree courses in media for my daughter in a couple of years. She wants to get into tv/film production/direction/camera work etc, but degrees in "media" seem to cover audiences/social media etc, and not the practical stuff. What name of degree course should we be looking out for, to get into that type of work please? Thanks x
... and she is better than working selling dvds in Asda - she actually wants to get somewhere, so any advice from anyone working in her desired jobs etc would be great thanks!

[Ura Wan Ker]

The world is full of ''media'' students who's only media work is selling dvds in the asda their working in

[Avagmah]

If looking for an Management Degree, MBA - Media & Entertainment would be a good course...

[tanitha]

It sounds like there are a number of courses that might fit what she's interested in.
Firstly look for film courses, these are mostly theoretical, but some have varying amounts of film production - obviously you're looking for ones that emphasise this aspect.
Media production is another
Or Photography and video ( they usually go together). Or multimedia production (but look for ones which have a visual element, some will emphasise coding and more technical skills). Or television production.
There are courses at places like Portsmouth, Bournemouth and Falmouth, among others.
And new courses are always popping up (and closing) so make sure you check latest information.
On any of these courses ask very probing and precise questions about exactly how many students get jobs in the industry. Don't be swayed by one or two glossy success stories - you need to know what *most* students go on to do. Avoid like the proverbial plague anywhere that won't give clear answers to these questions.