BSc. Video and Film Production - Live Production

The Live Production Concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Video and Film Production is offered by the College of Media and Entertainment at MTSU. The Live Production program has 30 years of experience with live sports production. In a typical semester, this program produces over two dozen live sports broadcasts with all student crews--many of which are aired nationwide on ESPN and other channels. Twice in the last six years, students in the program have been recognized for the best student-produced sports broadcast in the nation by a sports industry trade association. This program also produces a variety of in-studio and on-location music concerts, dance, and theatrical events and other live, special-events. Productions with Grammy-winning music artists, The Nashville Symphony, and Bonnaroo are regular class projects. Live Production Concentration also gives students the opportunity to learn live event production utilizing over 800 LED panels and a $900,000 XR/VR stage. Students learn to design, rig and operate for live concert events

Career Path

Some career path include 3D projection mapping specialist, Boom camera operator, Cinematographer/camera operator, Documentary filmmaker, Filmmaker, Freelance video and film producer, Gaffer, Instructional video writer/designer/producer, Music video director, On-air promotions writer/producer, Production company owner, Screenwriter, Staff video producer, Steadicam operator, Technical director.

Eligibility

Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availability - YES

Admission Requirements

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Middle Tennessee State University below

1. WASSCE/A level Certificate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

Middle Tennessee State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes

September, 2025

From January, 2025 to June, 2025

Open

January, 2026

From January, 2025 to October, 2025

Open

September, 2026

From May, 2025 to June, 2026

Open