The purpose of this course is to provide students with a uniquely exciting experience of learning the practical, digital, personal and team working skills involved in moving image production. It will equip them with the necessary studio and location based technical skills along with professional production knowledge to enable them to fulfil a range of types of video based filmmaking, from music promos to documentaries and original drama.
The programme is supported by a study of the history of film and the career models within media production. In term 1 students produce short films while applying their new knowledge of digital capture, editing and post production. In term 2 students create documentary or narrative based projects, while term 3 is devoted to students producing an individual major project fully supported by professional documentation.
COURSE CONTENT
Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Creative Media Production (Moving Image)
Contextual Studies for Creative Media Production
Film Studies
Research Techniques for Creative Media Production
Practical Skills for Moving Image Production
Development and Techniques of Video Editing
Director for Moving Image Production
Moving Image Documentary Production
Fiction Production for the Moving Image
KEY INFO
Entry:
Higher secondary education (or equivalent)
IELTS: 5.5 (or equivalent English Language Level)
Mature applicants with relevant work experience (without the normal academic qualifications) can also be considered
Qualification:
Cavendish College Professional Diploma & Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Creative Media Production (Moving Image)
Duration:
One academic year
Assessment:
Assignments and individual/group based projects
Course commencement:
> September > January
PROGRESSION
Successful candidates will be well prepared to take up employment in the film and video environment. The course will provide grounding in the film and video industries and facilitate students seeking to move towards production, post production, direction, and editing and camera operation/photography.
