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Film, TV and Media Production at Newcastle College University Centre - UCAS

Course summary

Immerse yourself in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of visual storytelling with our Foundation Degree in Film, TV, and Media Production. This comprehensive program is designed to equip aspiring filmmakers and media professionals with the skills, knowledge, and creative insight needed to thrive in the rapidly changing landscape of the entertainment industry. You will have access to leading-edge facilities including editing suites, virtual production studio, photography studio and rehearsal rooms. By the end of this programme, graduates will be well-equipped to pursue careers in various roles within the film, television, and media production industry, including but not limited to filmmakers, directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, and content creators. You will develop a strong understanding of the three main stages of content production - Pre-production, Production and Postproduction. You will develop a strong understanding of many elements of the Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere, Audition and After Effects. You will acquire hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment and industry-standard technologies. You will develop a solid understanding of the principles of storytelling, cinematography, and visual aesthetics as well as exploring the historical and cultural context of film, television, and media to inform your creative choices. You will collaborate with peers to bring your creative visions to life through engaging and compelling narratives and hone your storytelling skills through scriptwriting workshops and narrative development modules. We have employer engagement with the following companies: Northern Film, NEIFF, NGI. After successfully completing this degree, you can progress to the BA (Hons) Film, TV and Media Production (Top-Up) with Newcastle College University Centre. Alternatively, you will be able to enter the industry, creating content within the film, television, and media production sectors.

Modules

Year One: Academic Study Skills, Film Theory, Industry Crafts, Personal Development, TV Industry Practice, Writing for the Screen, Content Production. Year Two: Work Related Learning, Advanced Industry Crafts, Advanced Film Theory, Film Marketing. Show reel, Professional Development.

Assessment method

Students are taught through: • Practical sessions • Lectures • Seminars • Workshops • Guest lectures. Students are assessed through: • Coursework • Practical work • Presentations.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
W6P3
Institution code:
N23
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have achieved grade C (4) in GCSE Mathematics and English Language.

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

Once we have reviewed your application you will be asked to submit a digital portfolio comprising a 2 minute video presentation introducing yourself; What are your ambitions and passions within the Digital Arts and what are your reasons for applying for the Foundation Degree in particular; a show-reel approximately 2 minutes including a selection of video footage which best represents your best work (exported in HD/1920x1080). Or, a digital portfolio including a selection of photographic stills, drawings or other digitally created content (to include approximately 8-10 examples of a range of your work).


Student Outcomes

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80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
80%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Film, TV and Media Production at Newcastle College University Centre - UCAS