Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Production

Introduction to Broadcast Production

Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

Foundational introduction to broadcast production — covering the history, principles, and workflows of radio, television, and film production, and the roles and responsibilities of production teams.

Radio Production Techniques

Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

Practical radio production — covering studio operations, sound recording, mixing, radio programme formats, music programming, talk shows, and the technical skills of radio broadcasting.

Television Production Techniques

Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore

Practical television production — covering multi-camera studio operations, directing, vision mixing, graphics, lighting, set design, and the technical and creative skills of television production.

Camera Operations and Cinematography

Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore

Camera work for film and television — covering camera operation, shot composition, lighting techniques, lens selection, camera movement, and the visual language of cinematography.

Sound Design and Audio Production

Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore

Audio production for broadcast and film — covering sound recording, mixing, sound effects, music scoring, dialogue editing, and the technical and creative aspects of sound design.

Screenplay Writing and Scriptwriting

Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore

Writing for screen — covering screenplay structure, character development, dialogue, scene construction, narrative techniques, and writing for film, television, and radio drama.

Video Editing and Post-Production

Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore

Post-production for film and television — covering non-linear editing, colour grading, visual effects, sound post-production, and the complete post-production workflow.

Film Directing

Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore

The art and craft of directing — covering working with actors, blocking scenes, visual storytelling, directing documentary and drama, and the creative leadership of film and television production.

Broadcast Media Law and Ethics

Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore

Legal and ethical frameworks for broadcast media — covering media law, copyright, defamation, content regulation, broadcasting standards, and the ethical responsibilities of media producers.

Documentary Production

Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore

Documentary filmmaking — covering research, storytelling, interview techniques, observational filming, narrative structure, ethics, and the production of factual content for broadcast and digital p...

Production Management

Year 4Semester 13 creditsCore

Management of broadcast and film productions — covering budgeting, scheduling, crew management, location management, equipment logistics, risk management, and the organisational aspects of production.

Final Production Project

Year 4Semester 26 creditsCore

Capstone production project — demonstrating mastery of production skills through the creation of a complete broadcast or film production, from concept development through to final delivery.

Radio Production

Focus on radio broadcasting — covering radio programme production, sound design, studio operations, radio drama, talk shows, music programming, and the technical and creative aspects of radio production.

Television Production

Focus on television broadcasting — covering multi-camera studio production, live broadcasting, television directing, graphics, lighting, and the technical and creative aspects of television content production.

Film Production

Focus on filmmaking — covering screenplay writing, directing, cinematography, editing, sound design, production design, and the complete film production pipeline from concept to final cut.

Documentary Production

Focus on factual and documentary filmmaking — covering research, storytelling, interview techniques, observational filming, narrative structure, and the ethical considerations of documentary production.

Screenplay Writing and Scriptwriting

Focus on writing for screen — covering screenplay structure, character development, dialogue, narrative techniques, adaptation, and writing for film, television, and digital platforms.

Production Management

Focus on the business and management side of production — covering budgeting, scheduling, crew management, location management, equipment logistics, and the organisational aspects of broadcast and film production.

HELB Undergraduate Loan

University of Nairobi Scholarships and Bursaries

Kenya Film Commission Grants

University of Nairobi Bursaries

BursaryKsh 30,000Kenyan

Needy students enrolled at the University of Nairobi, applied through the financial aid office.

Higher Education Fund (HEF)

BursaryKenyan

Kenyan undergraduate students placed by KUCCPS in public universities

County Government Bursaries

BursaryKenyan

Residents of respective counties pursuing undergraduate studies

Kenya Film Commission Creative Grant

GrantKsh 500,000Kenyan

Kenyan filmmakers and creatives pursuing film, TV or animation projects

Nation Media Group Journalism Graduate Trainee Programme

ScholarshipKenyan

Recent journalism, media and communication graduates with strong digital skills

Continuous Assessment Tests

Coursework20% of the mark

Written tests covering production theory, media law, scriptwriting, and broadcast technology — assessed through mid-semester and end-of-semester examinations.

Practical Production Assignments

Coursework40% of the mark

Hands-on production projects — covering radio programmes, television segments, short films, documentaries, and editing exercises, assessed through portfolio review and critique.

Industry Attachment Reports

Coursework15% of the mark

Reports from industry attachment at media houses, production companies, or broadcasting stations — documenting practical experience and learning outcomes.

Final Examinations and Production Project

Examination25% of the mark

End-of-semester written examinations and a final-year production project demonstrating mastery of broadcast production skills through a complete creative work.

Commission for University Education (CUE)

Academic accreditationRequired

Statutory accreditation for all Kenyan universities offering degree programmes. The Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Production is CUE-accredited at the University of Nairobi.

Media Council of Kenya (MCK)

Professional accreditation

Statutory body regulating media practice in Kenya — graduates working in media houses require MCK accreditation for professional practice.

Broadcast Producer

High demandKsh 45,000 to Ksh 80,000

Produces radio and television content — managing productions from concept to delivery, coordinating crews, overseeing creative direction, and ensuring technical quality in media houses and production companies.

Camera Operator / Cinematographer

High demandKsh 40,000 to Ksh 75,000

Operates cameras for television, film, and digital content — covering shot composition, lighting, camera movement, and visual storytelling in studio and on-location productions.

Video Editor

High demandKsh 35,000 to Ksh 70,000

Edits video content for television, film, and digital platforms — handling non-linear editing, colour grading, sound post-production, and the assembly of raw footage into finished productions.

Sound Engineer / Audio Producer

Moderate demandKsh 35,000 to Ksh 65,000

Records and mixes audio for broadcast and film — covering sound recording, dialogue editing, sound effects, music scoring, and the technical aspects of audio production.

Screenwriter / Scriptwriter

Moderate demandKsh 30,000 to Ksh 60,000

Writes screenplays and scripts for film, television, and radio — developing stories, characters, dialogue, and narrative structures for drama, documentary, and factual content.

Adobe Premiere Pro

SoftwarePrimary

Industry-standard video editing software — used for non-linear editing, colour grading, and post-production of film and television content.

Adobe Audition

SoftwarePrimary

Professional audio editing software — used for sound recording, mixing, editing, and audio post-production for radio, television, and film.

DaVinci Resolve

Software

Professional colour grading and video editing software — widely used in film and television post-production for colour correction and editing.

Final Draft (Screenwriting)

Software

Industry-standard screenwriting software — used for formatting screenplays, teleplays, and stage plays according to industry standards.

Professional Broadcast Equipment

HardwarePrimary

Studio cameras, mixing consoles, lighting kits, and editing suites available at the UoN School of Journalism — providing hands-on training with industry-standard broadcast equipment.

Broadcast Production is just about operating cameras.

The programme covers the full production pipeline — from concept development and scriptwriting to directing, camera work, sound design, editing, and production management — preparing graduates for diverse roles in the industry.

You need expensive equipment to learn broadcast production.

The university provides access to professional broadcast studios, cameras, and editing suites — students train with industry-standard equipment as part of their coursework.

Broadcast Production graduates can only work in TV and radio stations.

Graduates work across film, streaming platforms, advertising agencies, corporate communications, digital media, NGOs, and independent production — with growing demand for content creators in the digital age.

The programme is purely practical with no theory.

The programme balances practical production skills with theoretical foundations in media law, ethics, communication theory, and critical analysis — developing both technical competence and intellectual rigour.

Broadcast Production is the same as Journalism.

While related, Broadcast Production focuses on the technical and creative aspects of producing content — camera work, sound, editing, directing, while Journalism focuses on news gathering, reporting, and editorial decision-making.