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Courses
Creative Media – Moving Image
FdA Film and Media Production
Overview
Overview
This course will teach students with a passion for film to make films, write scripts, edit video and create motion graphics and effects. The Higher National Certificate has six core units and two optional that cover the creative media sector focusing on moving image. The Higher National Diploma has two core units and six optional that can be selected across a range of specialist pathways.
This foundation degree is designed for those aspiring to work in the media industry. You will learn how to make your own films using industry-standard equipment, and learn to use new technologies. The FdA focuses on film and video making across genres and platforms to give students a sound understanding of the industry and a broad range of creative and professional skills.
What you will learn
How you will be assessed
What you will learn
Where it can take you
This course covers a broad range of topics including TV and film practices, narrative techniques, video recording and post-production, drama and factual production, concepts and contexts and multiplatform production. Each unit is assignment-based and involves a project designed to reflect those you would find in industry.
This course is assessed through internal assignments, which will be verified externally.
Over the two years you will study topics including narrative techniques, video recording and post-production, drama production, factual production, concepts and contexts, and advanced video and audio techniques.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be prepared to progress into employment in the video production and broadcast media industry. Alternatively, you may be able to progress onto the final year of the BA (Hons) Media Arts degree at the University of Plymouth. Please note that there is a deadline for applications and places may be subject to availability.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) Higher National Diploma (HND)
Where it can take you Upon completion of year 1 and receiving your Higher National Certificate, you can continue studying for a second year to complete your Higher National Diploma. After this, you may choose to top-up your HND to a Bachelor’s degree by studying for a third year at university, or progress into employment.
Course duration 1 year (HNC) or 2 years (HND)
Level 4 & 5 Foundation Degree
How you will be assessed This course is assessed through practical work, presentations, group work and coursework
Course duration 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Centre College Green
Centre College Green
Entry requirements Students will usually need:
Entry requirements Students will usually need:
56 UCAS points from relevant Level 3 qualifications
56 UCAS points from relevant Level 3 qualifications OR Access to Higher Education Diploma in an appropriate pathway
We can consider applications from students with fewer UCAS points who can present a suitable portfolio or showreel at interview.
Mature students with relevant experience and/or related qualifications are welcome to apply. You will need to be prepared for an interview.
Fees Year 1 £6000*, Year 2 £6000* Accredited by Pearson/Edexcel Apply Direct through City of Bristol College
Fees Year 1 £6000*, Year 2 £6000* Awarded by University of Plymouth Apply UCAS code: P310
*Subject to approval
*Subject to approval
