Film and Television Production Foundation Degree (Level 5) — Full-time
Course outline
This course is designed to produce creative visual thinkers who are able to apply knowledge of audio visual principles, methodologies and visual culture to the development of commercial digital products.
With a strong industry focus, it develops the up-to-the-minute skillsets demanded by current media employers. Students use our specialist equipment and on-campus TV production studio, working on live events throughout the year at a number of key venues.
Students will be encouraged to gain confidence as an industry professional, to work with increasing autonomy and independence and gain a valuable insight into diverse media cultures.
Projects allow students to develop conceptual ideas whilst maintaining a commercial focus with regard to their final outcomes. Projects take into consideration the current industrial climate and include themes such as: sustainable thinking, creativity, ethics, trends and developments in technologies and social media communication.
Year 1 modules include:
- Media, popular culture and world cinema
- Visual effects (VFX) and sound design
- Industry practice
- Digital Shorts
Year 2 modules include:
- Media law
- Digital documentary
- The evolving world of film and TV
- Final major project
Our students showcase their work to peers, industry professionals and VIPs at an end of the year show. Given the global nature of the industry, they are encouraged to show their work to a wider audience at competitions/film festivals both National and International.
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You can view some of the fantastic creative works of our students on our Creative Showcase website below.
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Entry onto this course is via UCAS.
- Institution code: N30
- UCAS code: P456

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Location:
111 Canal Street
Nottingham NG1 7HB |
Date:Start: Monday 26th September 2022 |
Fees / reductions:Tuition fee: £8,250 The tuition fee is per year. Various bursaries are available for some Higher Education courses. |
Course code: C000334 / Q002086 |
Qualification | Film & Television Production Foundation Degree FdA |
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Duration | 2 years |
Level | Level 5 |
Entry requirements | You will need a minimum of 48 UCAS points from:
Other combinations of qualifications and experience will also be considered, as will Level 3 qualifications not currently listed on the UCAS tariff. For creative courses you would usually need a qualification in a relevant subject area. We would expect students to be working at (or to demonstrate competency at) Level 2 or above in English/literacy and maths/numeracy You may be invited to attend an interview. Mature applicants with relevant professional experience and/or qualifications are welcome to apply. |
Teaching & assessment | Continuous assessment is through joint projects, industry work experience and individual assessments. There are no examinations. |
Progression | After the course, you can expect to pursue a career in specialist areas within film or television production including: camera operator, sound or lighting technician, editor, producer or director of photography. Our Film Academy has strong industrial links with local, national and international companies such as; BFI, ITV, BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, Team GB Speed Skating, Wig Wag, Wellington Films, Silver Reel Productions, Hold-That-Shot Productions, Champions UK PLC, Fat Free Media, Coalescent Films, Ideal World and Warlord Games. The course provides an excellent opportunity to study at a higher level. Most students progress to our BA (Hons) Digital Media Design Top-up degree, validated by Nottingham Trent University; with similar Topup courses being available at other providers (subject to entry requirements). |
Additional information | This course is validated by Nottingham Trent University. |