Course options

Courses start at 3-4 week intervals throughout the year.

13 week film making Selected units from our Multimedia City & Guilds qualification. Full time (including work placement) or part time (optional work placement). £780 + vat (+ City & Guilds examination and certification fees)
5 day fim making taster course One day per week for five weeks. £379 + vat (+ City & Guilds examination and certification fees)

How do I apply?

Finishing a qualification you have part completed

13 week course overview

Interested in film making? Get the chance to write, direct and produce in our thirteen week course and gain a valuable insight into the entire film making process - from script to screen, offering the opportunity to gain a theoretical and practical working overview of the major aspects of making a film. The intensive nature of this condensed practical course demands 100% of your time and commitment. The course runs for 13 weeks and you will be expected to work 30+ hours per week. Excellent tutor-to-student ratio (maximum class size is 10 students to a tutor).

Course aims

Our 13 week course in film making provide training, support and advice to help you learn the film making process and gives a foundation for further study or help to further your career objectives.

Subjects include…

Scriptwriting
Storyboards
Cinematography
Production scheduling
Video production (Final Cut Pro)
Audio production - foley, ADR, diegetic / non-diegetic music etc. (Logic Pro)
Industry awareness
Job research and application skills

Learning objectives include…

Learn scriptwriting, storyboarding and blocking techniques
Plan and oversee the preproduction of a short film project
Record and edit video and sound
Create a completed film project
Create a working DVD
Learn real-world industry skills and practises

Students who successfully complete the course will have…

Theoretical skills
Practical skills
A foundation for further studies
A DVD that provides an showcase of their film and sound to picture work.

Course overview by weeks

Safety procedures
Scripting
Scheduling
Storyboarding
Filming
Video production
Audio production
Cast and crew
Post production
Mastering
Revision and portfolio
Assessments
Finishing up

Student showcase

View our Student Showcase to see what previous students have created

Who is the course suitable for?

This condensed course is suitable for a wide range of students that have an interest in the subject from beginners to intermediate, who wish to acquire a working knowledge and practical overview of the film making process to provide a foundation for further studies or to help them start a career in the film industry.

5 day taster course overview

Interested in film making? Write, direct and produce a short film or sketch in this five day taster course and gain a valuable insight into the entire film making process - from script to screen, offering the opportunity to gain a theoretical and practical working overview of the major aspects of making a film.

Aims of the courses

Our taster film course provides training, support and advice to help students learn the film making process and provide a foundation for further study or help further their career objectives.

Course overview

Day 1: Preproduction: Scriptwriting, Budget, Shot types, Storyboards, Blocking, Director and Producer.
Day 2: Film Production. Tripod, Camera operation, Pan, Tilt, Moving camera, Audio recording, Microphones, Lighting.
Day 3: Film Production. Take on the role of director, cameraman, audio recording engineer or actor as you create your very own short film or sketch.
Day 4: Post production, Video editing, iMovie, Final Cut, Audio editing, Logic.
Day 5: Finishing a project, DVD creation. How to get your film screened and broadcast.

Learning objectives include …

Learn scriptwriting, storyboarding and blocking techniques
Plan and oversee the preproduction of a short film project
Record and edit video and sound
Create a completed film project
Create a working DVD
Learn real-world industry skills and practises

Students who successfully complete the course will have …

Theoretical skills
Practical skills
A foundation for further studies
A short film or sketch that provides an example of their work

Who is the course suitable for?

This short course is suitable for a wide range of students that have an interest in the subject from beginners to intermediate, who wish to acquire a working knowledge and practical overview of the film making process to provide a foundation for further studies or to help them start a career in the film industry.