HNC Film & Television

Course Overview

This is a two-year full-time programme at Levels 4 and 5.

In year one you will complete a Higher National Certificate in Film & Television at Level 4.

On completion of your Higher National Certificate, you will complete a Higher National Diploma in Film & Television at Level 5.

The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Film and Television is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the film and television sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.

The Level 4 modules lay the foundation of learning by providing a broad introduction to film and television. This develops and strengthens core skills while preparing students for specialist subjects at Level 5 or to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility. Students will gain a wide range of film and television knowledge linked to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Students are involved in vocational activities that help them to develop behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and in the workplace. By the end of Level 4, students will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of film and television. They will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to key areas of film and television.

What You Will Study

• Film History
• Film Studies
• Pre-Production
• Cinematography
• Single Camera Production/Multi-Camera Production
• Sound Production
• Post-Production
• Animation Techniques
• Reflective Practice
• Professional Practice

• Attendance Expectations

  3 days per week.

• How You Will Be Assessed

  Students will undertake two units to complete the programme. These units are:

  A1: Concept & Development
  A2: Creative Practice

  Assessment is ongoing and each module will be formally assessed via the coursework and portfolio produced. This will include initial ideas, research, development, reflective journals and finished pieces of work. Where possible students will also work to live briefs.

• Entry Requirements

  Minimum 72 UCAS tariff points from A Levels

  OR

  Level 3 Diploma in a related subject.

  All applicants must complete a satisfactory interview and provide a portfolio/showreel of relevant work.

• Fee Information

  £7,400

• Further Study

  On successful completion of the HNC, you will progress to the HND.

  You will then have the opportunity to progress to the Creative Industries top-up course to gain a full BA (Hons) degree offered at Wakefield College.