MEGA MODULES
- Management of the Audiovisual Company
The first module introduces the basic aspects of management and the main issues involved in the setting up of a company. Accounting, labour and fiscal issues are examined in depth together with the preparation of a company’s business plan. - Scriptwriting and development
The second module develops the basic tools of script writing and script analysis, and the development process of films, TV and interactive products. Additionally, the module covers market research and analysis and its application in the development and programming of projects. - Production Planing
The third module explores production techniques such as script breakdown, scheduling and budgeting, cost control and supervising the production. It also looks at personnel requirements, job descriptions and how to achieve cohesive teamwork during the production phase. - Legal aspects
The fourth module is an analysis of all the legal aspects involved in the management of an audiovisual company from talent contracts to distribution contracts, copyright issues, co-production agreements, and music and multimedia rights. The module examines European Directives, Civil and Common Law. - Financing Audiovisual modules
The fifth module develops all the possible scenarios for financing the different products and the investment processes involved, including an overview of finance sources, both public and private, available at national and international levels. - Marketing and Distribution
The sixth module explores all matters related to the distribution and marketing of audiovisual products. It focuses on marketing principles and their application to the different players.
- Business and Strategy planing
Taught by an expert in business planning, the seventh module introduces the student to the methodology and preparation of business plans. Students will be instructed in how to best present their projects to potential investors.
Tutorial System
Each participant will be assigned a tutor at the beginning of the MEGA. The tutor will help and counsel them in the assimilation of the curricula and in putting together the project to construct a Business Plan and a project-package.
Communication between participants and tutors will take the form of meetings that will be scheduled throughout the entire MEGA calendar and correspondence via e-mail and the MBS website during the Professional Placement period.
Communication between participants and tutors will take the form of meetings that will be scheduled throughout the entire MEGA calendar and correspondence via e-mail and the MBS website during the Professional Placement period.
