Course summary

The Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Adventure Filmmaking offers a unique opportunity to blend your passion for the outdoors with creative media production. This course is the only one of its kind in the UK, designed to equip you with the skills needed to create compelling films in adventurous settings. Whether you’re capturing the thrill of a mountain ascent or the tranquillity of a remote coastline, this course helps you turn your experiences into captivating stories on screen. Based in a location that supports a wide range of outdoor activities, the course provides an ideal environment for learning both technical and creative aspects of filmmaking. You’ll gain hands-on experience in various environments, from rugged landscapes to urban settings, allowing you to explore different storytelling techniques. The course is crafted with direct input from industry professionals, ensuring that what you learn is relevant and up-to-date with current practices. This focus on industry standards means you’ll be well-prepared for employment in a competitive field. Throughout the course, you’ll have the chance to work independently with external clients, agencies, and organisations, creating real-world media content. These experiences are invaluable for building your portfolio and understanding how to manage projects in a professional context. The skills you develop in this course are not only applicable to adventure filmmaking but can be adapted to a wide range of media production roles across various industries. Several modules within the CertHE offer direct connections to the industry. For example, you may have the chance to collaborate with partners like Canolfan S4C Yr Egin, a creative and digital hub, and work with well-known brands such as OM-Digital, Panasonic Lumix, and Ironman. These partnerships provide insights into how professionals in the field operate, and the chance to create work that meets industry standards. This course is part of a broader creative cluster that includes programmes in Digital Media Production, Acting, Theatre, Design, and Production. You’ll benefit from shared resources, staff expertise, and facilities across these programmes, enhancing your learning experience and exposing you to a range of creative disciplines. The CertHE in Adventure Filmmaking is your first step into a dynamic and exciting industry, where your creativity and passion for the outdoors can flourish in a professional context. If you speak Welsh, you can choose to study up to 40 credits of the course in Welsh, adding an additional dimension to your learning experience.