Practical TV studio production

This 10-day face to face programme will help you build skills and knowledge on the practicalities of running a successful production within a TV studio and understand formatted programmes. Designed for TV producers, directors, production managers and other media professionals, you will learn the key facets of the production workflow and how to mesh technical and production needs. Delivered by industry professionals from leading UK studio facilities (Dock 10 and Picture Shop) you will learn how to build feasible workflows from concept to delivery and understand the full set of job roles within a studio setting, manage diverse production teams, multi-task multiple shows, remain legally compliant and comply with universal green policies.     

Who is it for?

Television producers, studio directors, industry professionals, technical studio crew, craft and construction. International delegates keen to build the skills to produce and manage legally compliant TV studio productions

What you will learn ;

  • Manage a commission – understand the broadcast contract and format implications for delivering on time and on budget 
  • Build a production team – choose the right staff for working in a TV studio including directors, vision mixers and technical crew
  • Master finances – refine skills to workable with production budgets, understanding the Heads of Productions needs
  • Legal responsibilities – compliance, insurance, risk assessments and health & safety implications within a TV studio setting
  •  Logistics – design studio-based schedules for multiple daily delivery of shows, manage crew and cast in studio and on location
  • Key organisational skills – understand vital paperwork to keep the productions safe and legal
  • Manage the production workflow – understand key aspects of the TV studio production workflow including studio floor and gallery 

What is included?

  • 10 days face to face training delivered in a fully kitted TV studio in the heart of the UK’s Media City
  • Sessions delivered by leading studio production experts in entertainment, magazine and quiz shows
  • Learning the nuances of meshing technical and creative teams in a studio setting
  • Access to the latest bespoke industry hardware and software and digital equipment used globally
  • All learning materials during and after the training programme
  • Access to leading studios in Media City including Dock 10 and Picture Shop
  • Working through contemporary live briefs and case studies across different studio formats 
  • Lunch and refreshments
  • A Certificate of Completion from the University of Salford recognised by industry 

Date: July 2025
Course Length: 10 days + an additional 2 days of free time.
Location: Face to face at Media City
Age: Over 18
Cost: £2225
Accommodation: You will need to arrange you own travel, your accommodation and evening meals. Further guidance on this can be found here.

Interested?

Register interest here