Course summary
In partnership with Sky. Do you have a great eye for a shot? Do you want to bring great TV shows to life? This unique 12-month Postgraduate Diploma course aims to prepare you for a successful future as a camera specialist in broadcast multi-camera studios. It is run in partnership with Sky, the UK’s largest pay-TV broadcaster, who host two of the modules including a six-week internship as part of the course. “Without the diploma, I would certainly not be where I am today.” Ben Halnan, 2015 Graduate Students will collaborate with those on other courses to shoot TV shows in our state-of-the-art 4K TV studio – equipped with the latest Sony cameras as used by BBC Studioworks. You will work on multiple genres including sport, music and drama. Cameras for Television Production is a specialism within our Cameras, Sound and Vision Mixing for Television Production Postgraduate Diploma. Throughout the year you will work alongside those specialising in sound and vision mixing to make multi-camera TV productions. Sky guarantees to employ at least one graduating camera operator, sound recordist or vision mixer each year. All NFTS students can attend Masterclasses. Recent guests include David Fincher (Fight Club), Greta Gerwig (Little Women), Steve McQueen (12 Years A Slave), Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz), Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag), Ben Wheatley (Free Fire), Rapman (Blue Story), Louis Theroux, Debra Granik (Winter’s Bone), Denis Villeneuve (Bladerunner 2049), Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here), Sam Mendes (1917), Asif Kapadia (Senna), Joanna Hogg (The Souvenir), and Russell T Davies (Doctor Who).
Modules
You will practise the core skills of camera operators: positioning, framing and focus. Learn to use broadcast cameras, repositioning and changing shot as the director demands while the vision mixer cuts and mixes the show. Learn to develop shots, moving with artists or in sympathy with music to create dynamic and exciting television. Begin to light simple interviews and more complex multi-camera lighting techniques.
Entry requirements
A proven interest in multi-camera production, a lively interest in television entertainment and 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 are not a UK National, you must already be in possession of a UK visa valid for the duration of this course. We are unable to accept your application if you do not. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8750 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8750 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8750 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8750 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8750 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8750 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
These are the fees for January 2023 intake. 2024 fees will be confirmed soon.
Provider information
National Film and Television School
Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG