Course Summary

**THE COURSE:** Created to promote an ethos of theory combined with practice the course gives students the opportunity to learn screenwriting, editing, camera techniques, post-production and production management skills. The course is designed to facilitate students’ entry into the industry, support their filmmaking and lay a strong foundation for progression to the Gloucestershire College BSc in Film Production with Applied Technology (validated by Birmingham City University). Regular masterclasses have included workshops with Tim Palmer (Cinematographer: Doctor Who, Indian Summers & Being Human), Chloe Chesterton (2nd Assistant director: Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Wonder Woman, Spectre) and Jan Harlan (Executive Producer: A.I Artificial Intelligence, Full Metal Jacket). The annual Sony Centre Pinewood Studios workshop gives students the opportunity to experience set etiquette working alongside industry professionals. Recent work-experience has included students stints on Midsomer Murders (ITV) The Monster (Film London) A Girl Goes for Dinner (Film London) 10 Days in Sun City (Corporate World entertainment, South Africa.) **Trips** Our ‘one of a kind’ trips programme aims to encourage learners to build their network with professionals and other students. **Recent Trip Location:** - The Toronto International Film Festival in Canada. (September 2017) - Camera-Image in Poland (November 2016) - New York (February 2016) - Cannes Film Festival (May 2016) **STUDENT TESTIMONY:** "A very inspiring course, which gives plenty of opportunity to learn crucial filmmaking skills. We use world-class camera and editing equipment, visit film sets, and get lecturer assistance to progress into the industry. As a mature student, I have been very impressed with the high standards of respect shown to students and everything that this course has offered me” - Phil Stubbs (mature student on the HND Film & Moving Image. Graduated July 2017)

Course Details - Modules

Your studies should include - Making short films, music videos and documentaries. - Working on set (studio and location) with paid professional actors. - Digital Photography and lighting techniques. - Arri Alexa, Arri Amira, Red Dragon and Sony camera training. - Nagra, Sound Devices and Zoom sound recorder training. - Adobe Premier Pro, Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Pro X training. - Study of film aesthetics, history and theory.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: 95D2

Institution code: G45

Campus Name: Gloucester

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Gloucestershire College will recognise other/combinations of equivalent Level 3 qualifications to meet the UCAS Tariff point requirement.


Mature students (over 21) are welcome and encouraged to apply. Any mature applicants that do not meet the UCAS point requirement will be assessed in terms of appropriate experience, knowledge, or industry-based qualifications. We will consider prior learning, life experience and/or work experience but also explore alternative options with you to set you on your path to your goal.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
Cambridge English Advanced
IELTS (Academic) 4.5 Across all skills.
TOEFL (iBT) 53.0

To study Higher Education at Gloucestershire College, normally applicants will be required to have GCSE English and Mathematics grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent). The College will consider Functional Skills Qualification in English and Maths at Level 2. The ability to demonstrate the required level of proficiency in English and Maths, through an appropriate assessment at the College’s discretion may be considered. All decisions are based on an applicant's individual circumstances and the College will approach each application on a case by case basis.

Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

England 6700.0 Year 1
Scotland 6700.0 Year 1
Wales 6700.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6700.0 Year 1
EU 6700.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Gloucestershire College
Princess Elizabeth Way
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Cheltenham
GL51 7SJ

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