Practical TV studio production

August 2026

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, managing diverse production teams, balancing the production of multiple shows, remaining legally compliant and complying with universal green policies.

Course Description

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