Course Review
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? This is a modular course and
you will be assessed throughout the course through
submission of units which will include contextual
background, evidence of planning, submission of a
completed practical piece of work along with reflective
evaluation of the process. This is a highly practical
programme designed for anyone with a keen interest in
films and film-making. It covers script development,
casting, filming, editing and understanding the work of
contemporary film makers. Additional modules cover
documentary film-making and music video-making. This
programme will prepare students for employment in the film
and television industries and will also give them the
confidence to set up as an independent film-maker. No
prior experience of film-making is required. The course
enables students to develop specialised knowledge and
skills in the area of video/moving image production and to
develop the ability to transfer these skills into the
workplace. The modules provide an underpinning knowledge
of the moving image industry, film theory and the
production process from script-writing to filming and
editing. The course will be delivered through a series of
seminars and practical workshops, with approximately 25%
of your time focused on theoretical underpinning of the
practical based elements. Outside of timetabled lessons,
students will be expected to allocate at minimum of two
full days per week in order to be able to film, as well as
edit any assessed work and complete any research and
written work. Lessons are usually timetabled over two days
per week, which include evening lessons in order to offer
flexibility when it comes to part time work commitments.
Teaching staff have come direct from industry and are
regularly involved in freelance work outside of their
teaching commitments in order to provide students with up
to date industry knowledge.