Media

Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: Film and TV

Introduction

This course is designed to develop you as a film maker. You will learn vast amount skills that will enable you to consider a career in the TV and film industry. You will complete a wide variety of creative projects which will allow you the opportunity to gain skills that are necessary for anyone working in the industry.

This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.

Using industry standard equipment and resources, as well as being taught by industry professionals, this course is designed and aimed at providing you with a thorough introduction into theories and practices of digital video production. You will have the opportunity to work with real clients and develop a show reel of your own work to present to future employers.

This course is available at our Watford campus.

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  8997

• Entry Criteria

  4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) including English, or a Level 2 Diploma in Media or Art and Design.

  Don't meet the grades? Take a look at the Level 2 Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production for a solid understanding of key areas - you will be able to progress to the Level 3 upon successful completion.

  You will also be invited to a Course Introduction Meeting.

• What will I study?

  Over the duration of this course you will work on the following projects:

  • Promotional Video

  • Documentary

  • Scripted Drama

  • TV/Online Advertisement

  • Short Film

  • Music Promo

  • Multi Camera Studio Show

  • Advanced Editing & Colour Grading workshops

  • Sound Recording

  • Sound Design workshops

  • 2x Portfolio Assessments

  Students will learn a range of technical skills, including camerawork, lighting, sound recording, scriptwriting and video editing.

  All second year students will obtain over 30 hours of ‘on the job training’ by working as a crew member for at least one episode of a West Herts College production such as Real Talk, Hempstead Road Live or The Round Up.

  Your second year will focus on two specific aspects:

  1. Preparing you for your next steps to apply for jobs in industry or prepare for Uni
  2. Developing your professional, industry and transferable skills

  Click here to take a look at the kind of work you will produce on this course!

  You will study towards the Level 3 Diploma (90 credits) in your first year, and progress on to the Extended Diploma (180 credits) in your second year.

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  Alongside your course you’ll study English and maths and take part in GAP work placements to develop your skills and confidence.

• What can I do next?

  Your study options include the HND in Creative Media Production: Film or related subjects, here at West Herts College. Or at University, a range of Honours level degrees across design, production, media and film and TV production. Possible careers include film, television and a wide range of media-related employment.

  For more information visit the National Careers Service

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