Film and Television Production Technology (Top-up)

We’re offering you the chance to top-up your existing Foundation Degree (or equivalent qualification) to a BSc (Hons) in Film and Television Production Technology to forward your career.

The BSc (Hons) Film and Television Production Technology Top-Up Degree is a direct progression route for those who have achieved a Foundation Degree (or equivalent) in the subject area.

The award is designed for anyone seeking a career in the highly competitive, yet ultimately exciting, world of film and television. Past students have gone on to work at major film studios and broadcasters including the BBC and ITV. Others have set up video production companies and become registered freelancers.

Whether you want a career as a film or TV Director, Producer, Editor, Camera Operator, Lighting Designer or Sound Engineer, our course is specifically designed to give you the tools (and the professional portfolio) to kickstart your career.

During the course, students are challenged to create a feature length film from script to screen - to be filmed in just 72 hours! The finished piece will be premiered at a Lichfield venue in the summer.

The course combines practical filmmaking experiences and heaps of creativity to develop sustainable digital production skills for employment within the realms of film and television. Coursework is specifically tailored to provide practical opportunities to build a professional showreel of work. Learning is centred on experiencing the professional practice of working within a production crew.

Students choose a specialist topic for the final project; meaning that studies can be tailored to individual career aspirations and interests.

Successful students will achieve a BSc (Hons) Degree.

The award aims to enrich the following skills;

• Advanced digital film production, lighting and sound
• Advanced digital post-production
• Film marketing, exhibition and self-promotion
• Research project and practical piece of your choice

Much of the learning is 'hands-on' with students working on independent and collaborative film projects, including the production of a 72 hour feature film, which will premiere at a Lichfield venue. Practical projects are underpinned by advanced research relevant to individual career aspirations.

Students will refine their skills in cinematography, directing, scriptwriting, audio production, lighting, animation and post-production - choosing which production roles they want to develop further. Students will become proficient in Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop.

Students can also focus on developing the skills and portfolio required for a career as a Producer, Production Manager, Art Director, Location Manager or 1st Assistant Director. Explore Hollywood film development, marketing and exhibition practices to understand the lucrative tricks of the trade used by the major film studios.

The final research project and digital film is based on a specific topic of your choice; giving you the opportunity to develop expert knowledge and practical skills directly relevant to your chosen career.