Film and Television Production Foundation Degree (Level 5) - Full-time
Course outline
This course has been developed in consultation with members of the local creative sector to give you the up-to-date skills demanded by current media employers.
You’ll become involved in national competitions, live briefs for employers and independent film productions within an award-winning department. You’ll be using our television production studio and working on live events at a number of key venues.
Previous students have had the opportunity to visit BBC and ITV Salford Quays, Pinewood Studios London, BBC Cardiff (home of Sherlock and Doctor Who), BBC East Midlands, Sony Digital Motion Picture Centre Europe at Pinewood and also study tours in Prague and Amsterdam.
You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the practical craft of filmmaking.
In Year 1, you’ll gain a number of practical skills including:
- Camera techniques
- Lighting
- Sound
- Editing
- Scriptwriting
By Year 2, you’ll be able to specialise in your chosen area: film; or television.
Both years are supported with appropriate theories of media and culture, and western cinematography. You’ll work from a range of briefs set by industry partners, in co-operation with staff, in preparation for your career. Your second year ends with two substantial productions, which are either a short film (digitally shot), or a series of multi-camera television programmes.
Year 1 modules include:
- Pre-production and planning
- Camera and lighting workshop
- Sound for film and television
- Film and television studies
- The cutting room
- Scriptwriting for film and television
- Documentary production
- Drama production
- Media law
Year 2 modules include:
- Professional portfolio
- Post-production
- Contextual research
- Studio and live production
- Final major project
How to apply for this course
Entry onto this course is via UCAS.
- Institution code: N30
- UCAS code: P456
Use the UCAS code above when applying through the UCAS website.
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Location:
The Lace Market
Nottingham NG1 1NG |
Date:Start: 30th September 2019 |
Fees / reductions:Tuition fee: £8250 The tuition fee is per year. Various bursaries are available for some Higher Education courses. |
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Course code: C000334 / Q002086 |
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| 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, editor, producer and director of photography. We offer a BA (Hons) Digital Media Design Top-up Degree, validated by Nottingham Trent University, which allows you to specialise further and develop your enterprise and entrepreneurial skills. There are also other top-up degrees available here and throughout the country. |
| Additional information | This course is validated by Nottingham Trent University.
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