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Filmmaking BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 (Sept '12)
Course code: B1111
Course category: Full-time
End Qualification: BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3
Starting and ending month: September to June
Course duration: 32 weeks
Formal assessment: Formal assessment required
Course location: City College East
Course aims:
This qualification is the 2nd year of a 2 year Extended Diploma which will give you the opportunity to gain the qualifications, skills and experience needed to progress a career in the Film and TV industry.
A practical and intensive introduction to the skills, knowledge and understanding required to work in the film, video and TV industries.
You will gain extensive experience of using professional digital video cameras and editing software. Through realistic, industry related projects you will learn how to create a range of digital film, video and animation from first ideas through to finished product.
Through a mixture of practical lessons and vocational projects you will have the opportunity to develop your creative filmmaking skills. You will be taught using professional standard equipment including Sony Z1 cameras and Mac editing suites running Final Cut Pro. You will also be encouraged to increase your academic skills in order to access a full range of progression opportunities.
This course provides a stand alone, intensive 1 year BTEC National Certificate for students with extensive prior knowledge of Filmmaking or an existing BTEC National Award or A Levels in a related subject. It also provides a 2nd year for graduates of the Digital Filmmaking & Animation BTEC National Award, allowing them to convert their qualification to a full BTEC National Diploma.
Each year there will be a few places available to learners who already have Level 3 qualifications (A Levels or BTEC Level 3) who wish to gain practical experience in Filmmaking and/or assistance in making applications to vocational degrees. These students will gain a BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma.
To find out more about our Filmmaking department follow the link
www.ccb.ac.uk/public/college-life/filmmaking-animation
Course content:
You will gain an understanding of the video, television and film industries through taught sessions, visiting speakers, and practical assignments.
The core units for the course cover research techniques and pre-production techniques, with specialist units about understanding the video, television and film industries.
Typical Specialist Units
Film and Video Editing Techniques
Single Camera Techniques
Multi-Camera Techniques
Writing for Television and Video
Factual Programme Production Techniques for Television
Corporate and Promotional Programme Production
2D Animation Production
Core Units
Research Techniques for the Media Industries
Pre-Production Techniques for the Media Industries
Production Management Project
Working to a Brief in the Media Industries
Understanding the Television and Film Industries
This course includes opportunities for you to develop your English, Maths and/or ICT skills, as appropriate.
Facilities for students:
Professional High Definition Digital Video camera kits.
Industry standard editing software running on iMac computers in our extensive editing suite.
Assessment: All assessment is through professionally relevant assignments. These are primarily practical units with supporting written work and documentation.
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Entry Requirements:
Filmmaking Subsidiary Diploma Level 3
Interview for entry: Interview required
Progression and links:
- Most graduates of this course will be looking to progress into Higher Education.
- Past student have been successful in gaining places at Ravensbourne College, Bournemouth University and Bournemouth Institute; the leading providers of HE courses in Film & TV as well as other universities.
Work experience opportunities:
As all assignments are modelled on professional practice, students will have the opportunity to develop a professional portfolio of work.
Academic Centre:
CMED - Media
Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:
- Tuition Fees
- College registration
- Awarding Body registration
- Resource Fee
- Exam / Assessment Fees
Tuition fees
How much will the Tuition Fees cost?
Below are the fees for this course.
Free Study and Financial Support
All full time courses are free to EU residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August 2012. The only fees you have to pay are for specialist resources and equipment and the cost of these varies from £25 to £300 depending upon the subject you are studying.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help from the college's learner support funds. You should apply for financial support as soon as you receive your offer letter.
For more information on financial assitance, please follow the link below.
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City College Brighton - Full-time course - Filmmaking BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 (Sept '12)
Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a
contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.
Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.
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