The Pre-Masters Award in Film and Video Production Practice and Management is available on completion of one year of advanced study. The programme is suitable for students with degree level Design or Media education and/or professional experience in film or video production. This course is designed for those seeking professional development and a supportive environment for advanced project development, with options for comprehensive practical training, supported by strong critical and contextual framework.
As well as building key skills through an individually designed timetable, post graduate students develop their ideas and project proposals through seminars and tutorials. The final two terms of the course are devoted to developing a major video production project designed through negotiation with subject specialist tutors.
COURSE OPTIONS
Edexcel BTEC Level 7 Award in Management Studies plus minimum 3 Level 5 Specialist Units
Advanced Professional Development
Management Research Methods
Management in the Wider Environment
Producer for Moving Image Production
Director for Moving Image Production
Moving Image Documentary Production
Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation
Script Writing for Moving Image Fiction
Qualification: Cavendish College Pre-Masters Award in Film and Video Production Practice and Management & Edexcel BTEC Level 7 Award in Management Studies
Duration:
One academic year
Assessment:
Assignments and individual/group based projects
Course commencement:
> September > January
KEY INFO
Entry:
A higher diploma or a first degree in creative media subject
Level of commitment, enthusiasm and creative talent in film and TV production
IELTS: 6.0 (or equivalent English Language Level)
Mature applicants with relevant work experience (without the normal academic qualifications) can also be considered
PROGRESSION
Successful candidates will be well prepared to take up employment in the film and video environment. Although the Pre-Masters programme is a respected qualification in its own right, after successful completion of the course, successful students may continue to a Master's Degree at a UK University.
