Producing & Production Management

6 Months 1 Semester Certificate Level Film & Television 5–7 hrs / week

Course Overview

Course Objective

To equip students with foundation knowledge in producing for film and television, enabling them to develop, source funds, and produce high-quality content for various platforms — and to effectively manage the logistical and operational aspects of film and television productions.

What You'll Learn

Develop Business Plans — create a business plan to raise finance for film and television projects
Script Development & Analysis — identify, analyse, and develop scripts for film and television production
Pre-Production Planning — cast, crew, manage schedules, and understand all key department roles
Production Financing & Budgeting — create, track, and manage realistic budgets and schedules for Film & TV
Coordinate Logistics — arrange locations, permits, equipment, catering, and transportation
Understand Distribution & Marketing — market and sell your film/TV programme through festivals, digital platforms, and broadcasters
Ensure Safety & Compliance — implement safety protocols and manage risk on location
Lead a Production Team — understand the Producer's role as manager and lead a team to achieve project goals

How You're Assessed

Assessment

Ongoing Assessment

40%

Written assignments & case studies

20%

Quizzes & exams

20%

Final Assessment

60%

Group projects & presentations

60%

Contact Hours: 3–4 hours of lectures and discussions per week, plus 2–3 hours of practical exercises and project work — totalling 5–7 contact hours per week.

Attendance: Given the intensive nature of this course, unapproved absences may negatively impact your academic performance and final grade. Please notify your instructor in advance if you need to miss a class.

20 Weeks · 1 Semester

Course Curriculum

Six months covering the full producer's toolkit — from business plans and script development through pre-production, budgeting, on-location management, and a cross-department production project.

›Overview of film and television production — how the Film & TV industry works in Ghana and the rest of the world
›Introduction to production management
›Roles and responsibilities of a Producer
›Roles and responsibilities of a Production Manager
›The various stages of production
›Overview of the Director, Cinematographer, Sound Recordist, and other key production staff
›Overview of post-production, the editing process, and sound design

›Choosing and targeting investors
›Structure of a business plan using visual aids (PowerPoint)
›Letter writing skills
›Proposal writing skills

›Writing a press release
›Overview of how to create publicity via digital marketing
›Understanding the purpose of film festivals and film markets
›Identifying possible sponsors for a TV series and the network it can run on
›Identifying ways in which the investment will be recouped (cinema & streaming)

›Self-management
›Basic office skills
›Communication and negotiating
›Problem solving
›Decision making
›Team building
›Supportive supervision
›Monitoring & evaluation

›Understanding the script, the screenwriting process, and script development
›Understanding how a script is broken down in pre-production
›How to develop compelling storylines for a film and TV series, and analyse the target audience
›Writing a good synopsis

Art Direction

›Understanding set design, props, and art direction
›Collaborating with production designers
›Creating a visual style

Sound Design

›Understanding sound recording, mixing, and design
›Collaborating with sound designers and composers
›Using music to enhance narrative and mood

›Finding and managing locations
›Negotiating with location owners
›Permitting and compliance
›Casting — making the right casting choices and the effect on the final film
›Crewing — making the right crew choices and the effect on the final film
›Managing talent in front and behind the camera
›Basic legal contracts — key negotiating points with cast and crew, and how to prepare contracts
›Managing production teams and schedules — how to plan and "make" the day's shot list
›Coordinating logistics such as catering and technical equipment

›Creating and managing production budgets for Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production
›Creating and managing production schedules
›Dealing with scheduling conflicts
›Securing funding for film and television projects
›Tracking expenses and staying on budget

›Coordinating equipment and crew
›Managing logistics and transportation
›Implementing safety protocols on set
›Managing risk and emergencies
›Understanding industry regulations and ensuring compliance on set
›Understanding the production processes
›Exercise: 5-minute script with a narrative structure provided to students

Cross-Department Collaboration

Meet the team assigned to the project. Break down the script and discuss all creative issues — art direction, lighting, visual style, pace, and shot list. As Producer: undertake casting, crewing, and all logistics for the production.

Pre-Production — 5 Min Project

Pre-production on the 5-minute project with the assigned cross-department team — finalising all logistics, contracts, schedules, and creative preparation ahead of the shoot.

On-Set Production

Production of the 5-minute project in association with all departments. Producing students manage the full production — overseeing logistics, crew, schedule, and compliance — working alongside peers from Directing, Cinematography, Acting, Art Direction, Editing, and Sound.

Post-Production Processes

Understanding post-production processes — the Producer's role in overseeing editing, sound design, delivery, and the path from final cut to distribution.

Debrief & Reflection

View all final projects and discuss the successes and challenges of the video shoot across teams.

›What went well — smooth coordination, effective communication, creative ideas that worked
›What didn't go as planned — technical issues, scheduling conflicts, creative differences
›Team feedback across Directing & Camera, Sound, and Production teams
›Lessons learned — identify areas for improvement and share best practices

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