Overview
Film and Television HNC (Full time)Higher National Certificate in Film and Television (HNC) is a one-year course.
This course is perfect for anyone interested in single-camera location or studio shooting for both scripted and unscripted productions. If you want to gain the knowledge and skills to work on dramas or documentaries for television, streaming networks, or film, this is a good place to start. The course will allow you to explore different techniques associated with film and television production then put these into practice via your practical assessments and production management.
The course combines classroom teaching with hands-on experience using film equipment in studios and on location shoots. You will be expected to analyse, write, and comment about different types of productions. You will also collaborate in groups with other students on practical tasks and take responsibility for your role in the production. You will be encouraged to try different aspects of production (camera, sound, lighting and editing) and find your skillset.
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Important information
- No. of contact hours
12 hours per week
- Expected self-study
8 hours per week
- Regulatory body
Pearson
- UCAS code
FTV1
- Student Loans Company code
114694
Course information
Essential: 32-48 UCAS points and English language and maths GCSE grade 4 or above.
Level 3 qualification in a related subject
A keen interest in Film and TV including factual based programming
Desirable: Experience of filming and editing. Portfolio of images.
You will study the following units;
A1: Concept & Development (340 GLH – 85 credits) Unit code: K/650/4764 A1.
1 Explore the history, theories and developments related to the area of practice.
A1.2 Explore and develop ideas, based on an iterative approach to problem solving in creative practice.
A1.3 Explore technical knowledge and skills necessary to support creative practice.
A1.4 Explore professional knowledge, behaviours and practices within the sector.
A1.5 Explore techniques, media and formats to communicate ideas and concepts for diverse audiences
A2: Creative Project (140 GLH – 35 credits) Unit code: L/650/4765
A2.1 Apply relevant contextual knowledge to inform a creative project.
A2.2 Analyse a given brief to develop creative solutions, applying an iterative development process.
A2.3 Apply technical knowledge and skill in the production of a project outcome.
A2.4 Demonstrate professional knowledge, behaviours and practices in response to a given brief.
A2.5 Present the development process and outcomes of a creative project for a specified audience.
What skills will I gain:
- Research skills (primary and secondary)
- Analytical skills (screen and discuss your and others’ work)
- Production management skills
- Scriptwriting for factual and non-factual productions
- Camera operation skills (single camera and multi camera)
- Sound recording skills
- Lighting skills for television and film.
- Editing / SFX Skills
- Team building skills
- Presentation skills (project overview and academic)
- Scriptwriting and formatting
Work is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction (one overall grade per unit) The grade is based on a point score for each grading criteria, there are five criteria per unit.
- Pass 1
- Merit 2
- Distinction 3
Units
- A1 Concept and Development
- A2 Creative Project.
Each unit has a Summative assessment (final grade) and Formative assessment (regular review and feedback on progress) carried out by peers, staff and industry professionals. There are no exams course work only
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the HNC (Higher National Certificate in Film and Television Level 4.
Once you have completed HNC in film and Television you can progress onto:
- Level 5 HND (Higher National Diploma)
- Employment within the film and TV industry
- Creative Industry Internship
- Apprenticeship Creative Industries
- You will not need to buy specialist equipment to complete the course. We have two dedicated edit suites and a range of cameras and related filming equipment available for students to access.
- Additional costs of course related trips and visits (details given out during the year)
- It would be a good idea to buy a portable hard drive to store work on.
- The only other additional costs for the course are for trips which learners will be told about well in advance.
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat or email us at info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk
Due to the recent parliamentary procedures and Government announcements on student tuition fees we have increased our fees this year by 3.1 %. For any advice and guidance on paying for your tuition fees whilst studying with us, please see details of the financial support and bursaries we offer to support your time with us, or phone 0345 658 8990.
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