Media

Why Media

Nearly four decades of working with broadcast technology have given Ravensbourne University London a serious equipment collection. Full HD studios come with five cameras on professional tripods, green screens, and live streaming capability—spaces that fashion and graphic design learners can use alongside their media counterparts.

The post-production area houses seven editing suites running Adobe and Avid, plus dedicated setups for color grading and audio work. Learners even launched RaveTV, their own channel broadcasting content online under a “learners for learners” banner. This kind of creative freedom turns learning into a living experiment.

Broadcast Engineering

One of the country’s oldest courses, BSc (Hons) Broadcast Engineering, trains technical specialists for the television industry. Four decades have built a reputation many universities would envy. Graduates know their way around communications equipment, can troubleshoot the entire audiovisual chain, and handle everything from satellite transmission to virtual production.

The curriculum covers evolving technologies like UHD, Dolby Atmos, and artificial intelligence. Ravensbourne University London learners collaborate with the Royal Shakespeare Company on live broadcasts of their educational projects, while SMPTE Student Chapter membership opens doors to sector gatherings and career-building connections.

Digital Television Production at Ravensbourne

Diving into studio shows, episodic drama, and live broadcasts, BA (Hons) Digital Television Production learners master the full spectrum of television making. Small groups mean close work with instructors who’ve been through the industry themselves, and high post-graduation employment rates confirm the program’s practical value.

The course spans genres from documentary to entertainment formats. Ravensbourne University London learners write scripts, develop show concepts, and pitch ideas to editors using real briefs. A multi-platform approach lets them create content for traditional TV and new digital channels simultaneously.

Editing and Post Production

An impressive 90% employment rate within the first six months speaks for itself. BA (Hons) Editing and Post Production graduates have worked on Star Wars and Thor at major post-production studios, landing positions at BBC, ITV, and Disney. Ravensbourne University London’s Greenwich Peninsula location works in learners’ favor—one of the planet’s largest post-production hubs sits nearby.

Beyond editing, this program includes visual effects, color grading, and sound design. Industry legends like Mick Audsley, who edited Murder on the Orient Express, lead masterclasses. Partnerships with Avid, Adobe, and Blackmagic Design ensure access to cutting-edge tools and software.

Multimedia Journalism

Combining technical production with reporting craft, this program prepares specialists for modern newsrooms. BA (Hons) Multimedia and Broadcast Journalism instructors with BBC and Sky News experience share knowledge about podcasting, journalism ethics, and virtual content creation. Learners train in on-camera presentation and voice delivery, practicing skills under conditions that mirror real ones.

A key element is News Day—a format using live educational briefs where future journalists learn to work under the tight time constraints typical of newsrooms. Importantly, this program focuses on broadcast journalism rather than print media, matching what today’s media landscape demands.