Research Techniques for Creative Media Production

Aim

This unit aims to develop learners' skills in using the research techniques employed by professionals working in creative media production.

Unit abstract

This unit will develop learners' ability to use the research techniques required in the media industries and will provide them with the opportunity to develop production research skills to a professional level. Production research is crucial to all media products and is, in career terms, a key role in film, television and radio production teams, computer game design teams, and journalism.

Learners will develop an understanding of the various types of research and sources of information. They will develop the ability to check the validity and accuracy of information and will also develop an understanding of legal issues such as copyright.