Course Summary

This highly practical course is ideal if you're interested in film and video making. It encourages experimentation and creative development and includes all aspects of digital video and 16mm film making with a strong emphasis on the use of sound. There is digital and analogue editing using Final Cut Pro and Steenbeck editing tables. This course gives you a foundation in aspects of the moving image and sound, so you can understand current developments and deal with changes in technology. It will let you develop a portfolio of work that can be shown to potential employers or universities and other higher educational establishments.

Course Details - Modules

Units include: (Year 1) Contextual studies; Research techniques; Practical skills for moving image production; Development of film and video editing; Fiction production; Sound design. (Year 2) Camera and lighting techniques; Film and video editing techniques; Motion graphics.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment is through practical and written assignments, presentations, blogs and audio commentaries. You'll be given formative written and verbal feedback at key points in each unit to help guide you towards the successful completion of the qualification.

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: WC10

Institution code: K82

Campus Name: South Thames College (Wandsworth)

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

In Creative Media, or related subjects.

In Creative Media, or related subjects.

Substantial relevant work experience will also be considered in lieu of qualifications.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 An overall band score of 6.0, with none of the four skills below 5.5.
Cambridge English Advanced B2 First, formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE).

Students from outside the UK may be required to demonstrate their level of English by providing proof of an English language certificate or other qualification. This is particularly the case where a student: • is from a country where English is not an official/first language, or; • has previous qualifications which include English as a second language, or; • has previous qualifications which have not been studied through the medium of English. The approximate guideline minimum English level required for entry at level 4 is "B2" on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This roughly equates to: • IELTS - an overall band score of 6.0, with none of the four skills below 5.5, or; • B2 First, formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE) **Please note that other English language certificates/qualifications are available, and may be considered, and the College looks at each applicant on an individual basis.**

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

EU 5100.0 Year 1
England 5100.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 5100.0 Year 1
Scotland 5100.0 Year 1
Wales 5100.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The following course-related costs ARE included in the fees: Annual printing allowance; BTEC registration fee (if applicable). The following course-related costs are NOT included in the fees: Additional printing over and above the annual allowance; the cost of books, equipment and software that you might wish to purchase.

Provider information

Kingston Hall Road
Kingston-upon-Thames
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
London
KT1 2AQ

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