Course Summary

The HNC in Creative Media Production (Film pathway) is a one-year practical exploration of filmmaking designed to provide students with an in-depth and hands-on exploration of documentary, short film and music video formats. The course will enable students to strengthen their technical and creative skills through immersion in a range of creative and technical challenges involving developing a deep understanding of audiences, media messaging, narrative, composition and editing. Students will learn how to meet the demands of challenging commercial briefs, how to make their short films standout and how to ensure the success and credibility of their documentary work. Students will be given masterclasses in lighting, camera, cinematography, directing, and producing, in addition to specialist workshops on studio music video shooting, green screening, audio, video editing, post-production and conceptualisation. Our contemporary media and film studios will place students in an environment fit for 21st century filmmaking. By exploring current techniques and trends in documentary, short film and music video production students will also gain an understanding of how these formats engage audiences and can help them effectively progress their career in film. Our close knit team of specialist staff will coach and guide students to find their voice, to develop a strong and unique body of work and position themselves in an increasingly varied and exciting industry. The course will help students deepen their analytical thinking and will help develop their ability to plan, create and successfully manage film projects. Throughout your studies you will develop the strong collaborative working, problem solving and communication skills that you will need to succeed. Our high quality professional coaching and 1 to 1 support will help students focus their energies on effectively managing projects involving research and development of ideas on learning about audiences and dissemination channels and most importantly, on making full use of current technologies to make the most of their vision and talents and of the opportunities afforded by industry. Students will be invited to engage with networks and competitions as part of the programme. They will be given opportunities to develop and enhance their professional resume.

Course Details - Modules

Units are subject to change but typically cover: - Individual Project - Creative Media Industry - Professional Practice - Film Practice - Film Studies - Editing for Film and Television - Light & Sound - Single Camera Techniques

Course Details – Assessment Method

You will be set projects and assignments to complete and receive ongoing formative feedback throughout. You will also be given final summative grades at the end of projects. When being awarded final grades you will also have details of how to focus your next steps and development. Assessments could include presentations, production of written documents, portfolio elements and research

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: FILC

Institution code: M91

Campus Name: Chelsea Centre for the Creative Industries

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

48 UCAS points equivalent: - Access to Higher Education Diploma - A levels - BTEC at level 3 With GCSE English grade 4 or C minimum. Desirable GCSE Maths.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 5.5 Students and prospective students require a minimum level of 5.5 IELTS (or equivalent) with no score lower than a 5 in listening and speaking and no score lower than a 5.5 in reading and writing.
PTE Academic 42.0 Pearson Test of English Academic

Students undertaking higher level education need to have a commensurate level of understanding of the English language so as to be able to achieve their qualification. In the case of applicants for whom English is a second language, the interviewer and Central Admissions Team must assure themselves of the applicant’s ability to function at IELTS English Level 5.5 (or equivalent). This is in line with the requirements of the awarding and validating bodies. Where applicants do not hold an IELTS qualification at 5.5 or equivalent, the Central Admissions will ask the applicant to sit an online test (BKSB) to check the suitability of the applicant’s English level prior to interview. Photographic identification will be required. Applicants who have recently completed (i.e. in the last 2 years) a formal programme of study in English at an appropriate level (such as a level 3 BTEC or ‘A’ level) prior to starting their Higher National are considered to be at a suitable level of English without requiring additional evidence..

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 6165.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6165.0 Year 1
Scotland 6165.0 Year 1
Wales 6165.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

No information available

Provider information

61 Westminster Bridge Road
South Bank
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
London
SE1 7HT

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