TV and Film Level 3

Start Date

Level: 3

Course Course: P00211

Area: Media, Photography & Journalism

Campus: Hillsborough Campus

About this Course

This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree level or employment in the media production sector. The first year is focused on developing a broad base of media production knowledge and will allow you to explore different video based production modes such as short film, documentary and adverts. The second year will focus on your creative vision and progression and gives you the opportunity to produce a TV studio multi-camera production and short films. Throughout the programme there will be opportunities to take part in various trips to industry facilities and film festivals.

Key Units

Year 1

Introductory Phase: Units 1-4

During the first part of the course you will be introduced to various production processes and equipment. You will learn camera, sound recording and editing skills and be guided through the production of a short documentary and work as a team to produce a ‘How to…’ video. Alongside this you will learn effective research and analytical skills that will inform your productions.

Exploration Phase: Unit 5, 6 & 7

These units will give you the opportunity to develop and explore the skills you’ve learnt in the introductory phase further through the production of a professional soundscape, a short moving image piece and interactive video work. This will involve learning industry standard audio mixing and edit software in Adobe Audition and Premiere Pro.

Final Major Project: Unit 8

You will work through the production of an advertising campaign. This unit takes you through the process of developing, pitching and producing a film idea with a specific audience and industry brief.

Year 2

The second year encourages the development of an idea that you are passionate about and allows you to focus on a specific production mode such as documentary, short film or TV programme. You will also explore your progression opportunities and develop your portfolio of work.

Unit 9, 10 & 11

These units give you the opportunity to create a short film on a specific genre, identify and engage with an audience while using multi-camera processes in the TV Studio. We’ll also get you thinking about what you want to do next, considering jobs and careers and producing a short showreel.

Unit 12

Allows you to take part in a specialist research project to prepare and inform your final project.

Unit 13

The Final Major Project will allow you to utilise all of the skills, knowledge and experience you have gained on the course to make your own short film.

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or acceptable alternatives), including English Language.

Must also have Maths at Grade 4 or above OR be able to provide a piece of work that demonstrates applicable skills in Film & TV.

Assessment

Practical Assessment
Coursework

UAL Extended Diploma courses are assessed by coursework. You will have set assessment tasks but there are no formal exams.

Where does this Lead

Your next step could be to university/higher education courses such as our own Foundation Degree in Media Production, or to a wide variety of degree courses across the UK.

Future Opportunities

Future career opportunities could include working in post-production, audio production for film and TV.

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Qualification Title

UAL Extended Diploma which is accepted for entry to university and attracts UCAS Tariff points equivalent to 3 A Levels
UAL Diploma which is accepted for entry to university and attracts UCAS Tariff points equivalent to 2 A Levels

Please visit the UCAS website for more details about university entry and UCAS tariff points.

Extra Costs

A facilities fee of £40 per year, is payable at enrolment to allow you access industry standard equipment, studios and facilities for use on and off site throughout the academic year.

Trips may incur an additional fee.

You may be entitled to help from the college’s Student Support Fund with the cost of trips and anything else you need to buy for your course.

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