Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Film Production offers a thorough study of film through both practical and academic avenues. Students will study key practical areas such as scriptwriting, directing, producing, sound, lighting and editing all of which will culminate in the creation of their own films. These areas are complemented by the study of film history, film theory and film industries.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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YEAR 1
Camera Techniques
Lighting Techniques
Sound Design
Film Production
Editing
Film Studies
Creative Media Industry
Professional Practice
YEAR 2
Scriptwriting
Director
Producer
Advanced Film making
Advanced Editing
Documentary Production
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.
Further Research
Career Progression
Scriptwriting, directing, producing, editing, cinematography, sound, research, education, marketing