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Filmmaking BTEC National Award Level 2 (Sept '12)

Filmmaking and Animation courses in Brighton

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Course code: B1094

Course category: Full-time

Starting and ending month: September to June

Course duration: 36 weeks

Formal assessment: Formal assessment required

Course location: City College East, Wilson Avenue

Course aims:
This course is the introductory level of the Filmmaking courses at City College. It is designed to provide a thorough grounding in Filmmaking in order to allow students to progress on to the Digital Filmmaking & Animation BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.

You will be introduced to digital video cameras and editing software and have the opportunity to gain experience of using them. 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 also be encouraged to increase your academic skills in order to access a full range of progression opportunities.

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.

Specialist Units
Video Production
Advertising Production
Animation Techniques
Media Production Project
Introduction to Video Production
Introduction to Editing

Core Units
Introduction to Media Industries
Research for Media Production
Introduction to Media Audiences and Products

This course includes opportunities for you to develop your English skills. You will be expected to complete a Functional Skills qualification as part of your course.

Facilities for students:

Assessment: All assessment is through professionally relevant assignments. These are primarily practical units with supporting written work and documentation.

Awarding Body: BTEC

Entry Requirements:
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades E or better or an equivalent level 1 qualification (eg BTEC or City & Guilds).

Interview for entry: Interview required

Progression and links:
Most learners will progress on to Digital Filmmaking & Animation BTEC National Award and Diploma. The three courses we offer combine to provide all the skills development and qualifications necessary to progress to University.

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:

  1. Tuition Fees
  2. College registration
  3. Awarding Body registration
  4. Resource Fee
  5. 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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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.