Course summary
Last few places available for Jan 24 Take your vision mixing career to the next level in live and pre-recorded TV. In partnership with Sky - There is nothing quite like cutting a live TV show. This unique 12-month Postgraduate Diploma aims to prepare you for a successful future as a vision mixer in live and recorded multi-camera studio television production. It is run in partnership with Sky, the UK’s largest pay-TV broadcaster. You will closely collaborate with students on other courses to make TV shows in our state-of-the-art 4K TV studio – equipped with the latest Sony vision mixer plus Viz graphics as used across the industry. Our exercise ‘simulator’ also enables you to practise cutting a variety of material on the Sony mixer ‘as live’. You will work on multiple genres including sport, music and drama and complete a six week placement at Sky where you will train on other industry standard equipment whilst working on current Sky productions. Vision Mixing for Television Production is a specialism within our Cameras, Sound and Vision Mixing for Television Production Postgraduate Diploma. Sky guarantees to employ at least one eligible graduating camera operator, sound recordist or vision mixer each year.
Modules
Train on sophisticated broadcast vision mixing consoles, build and realise complex live visual effects to the director’s brief. Using these high-end production tools, vision mixing is like editing - but in real time. Cut, mix and wipe between cameras, pre-edited clips and other video sources live. Learn how to mix a variety of genres from situation comedy to fast paced entertainment and music shows adding digital effects and captioning in real time.
Entry requirements
A proven interest in multi-camera production and television entertainment plus a willingness to work as part of a team are essential. We are looking for people who are practically minded and who have a good general education although there are no specific educational requirements for this course. While many applicants will have a degree from a British or overseas university, we will consider applicants who do not have a degree if they have an impressive portfolio, a creative track record or an alternative qualification. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £13950 | Year 1 |
| International | £13950 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees are confirmed/updated in June each year for the following intake date.
A non-refundable deposit of £500 is required against the cost of your fees on confirmation of your place.
All production costs are included in the course fees, including the use of School facilities and equipment.
We will do all we can to help you make the finances work to come to the NFTS, so please visit our funding guide to find out more about what support is available to you.
Provider information
National Film and Television School
Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG