Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The Higher National Diploma in Film is designed to give students the opportunity to express themselves through the medium of film. The programme combines an emphasis on the art of filmmaking and the visual representation of story with the development of technical, organisational and production skills.
It consists of five main areas: practical camera and lighting, theory and analysis, art direction, production management and postproduction processes. There is an emphasis on visual language and cinematography. Students will be encouraged to examine the variety of styles of filmmaking, both contemporary and historical.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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YEAR 1
Cinematography – Camera
Cinematography – Lighting
Film Practices
Film Studies
Editing for Film and Television
Professional Practice
Creative Media Industry
Individual Project
YEAR 2
Advanced Film Production Studies
Advanced Editing for Film and Television
Scriptwriting for Film and Television
Film Criticism
Art Direction and Production Design
Collaborative Project
Personal Professional Development
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
