Search courses
Search staffs.ac.uk

Hit enter to search or ESC to close

Film and Television Production Technology (Top-up)

at South Staffordshire College - Lichfield Site

Award

BSc (Hons)

Study option

Location

South Staffordshire College - Lichfield Site

UCAS code

P313

Apply now

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

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Film and Television Production Technology

Course content

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.

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module where available.

Year 1 compulsory modules
Year 1 compulsory modules
72 Hour Feature Film Production	40 credits
Craft Skills Showcase	20 credits
Digital Post Production And Exhibition	20 credits
Negotiated Digital Project	40 credits

Location

You will study at South Staffordshire College - Lichfield but receive a qualification from University of Staffordshire.

Lichfield offers a wide range of courses at Further Education and Higher Education level, in addition to a range of adult and community courses.

South Staffordshire College - Lichfield website

Entry requirements

FdSc, FdA or HND (Level 5 qualification) in the subject area.

International entry requirements

For equivalent entry requirements in your home country, please see the information on our country pages.

Choose your country

Get country-specific details on entry requirements, fees, scholarships and support services. Choose your country to see how University of Staffordshire can support you from application to arrival.

Careers

Career opportunities upon completion of this course include;

Film Director, Producer, Camera Operator, Editor, Animator, Location Manager, Lighting Technician, Visual Effects Designer, Art Director, Distribution Executive, Assistant Director.

Past students have gone on to work for major film studios, broadcasters, digital video production companies, set up commercial businesses and produce award winning films.

This course will provide graduates with the advanced practical skills and knowledge required to obtain employment in the highly competitive film and television industry.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

The BSc (Hons) Top-Up Degree in Film and Television Production Technology is highly practical with a strong academic underpinning. You will be taught through a combination of lectures, workshops, practical filmmaking tasks and regular meetings with your supervisor. Classwork will include production meetings, project work and independent research.

Self-directed study aims to build on and develop the knowledge and skills learnt in class. This is equally relevant to individual and collaborative projects.

Learning will be supported by a range of Microsoft and Adobe applications, as well as a range of educational resources for you to access on Teams.

Teaching will support the development of essential transferable skills, including self-promotion, presenting, leadership, IT, communication and team working.

Assessment

Assessments are designed to be interesting, relevant and contemporary, with the aim of enhancing personal and professional development, while also evaluating performance.

Each module normally includes practice or ‘formative’ assessments, for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental to help students understand how to improve their work, as well as offering the opportunity to discuss progress. There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module.

Module assessments such as practical films, pitch presentations and advanced post-production projects require learners to demonstrate a critical understanding of technical and theoretical concepts of film and television production.

In the case of collaborative projects, where students will be working in teams, peer assessments will support tutor observation reports to determine an individual's contribution to the production of the final project.

Feedback

Regular informal feedback is supportive and helps to develop students' practical filmmaking and academic skills by encouraging reflection and an understanding of how to improve further.

Written assessment feedback is provided within 20 working days of the submission date for each module.

Staff

Leanne Knapman - Course Leader

As Course Leader and Teacher for the FdSc and BSc awards in Film & Television Production Technology, Leanne is responsible for the planning, delivery, assessment, and management of the courses. Leanne has 13 years experience producing commercial video productions for the likes of Dell, and an MSc with Distinction in Digital Feature Film Production Technology. Having produced several feature films and documentaries, she won a Royal Television Society award and has 10 years teaching experience in Higher Education.

Martha Leicester - Teacher

Martha has always carried a passion for filmmaking and pursued a degree in film and television production, focusing on the influence of audio and soundtrack on the visual narrative. After graduating with a First Class (Hons) Degree, Martha built her knowledge base further through corporate production experience, where she filmed and edited a range of productions, including as-live multi-camera events, podcasts and educational videos.

Fees

UK and Channel Island students: This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation. If the UK government passes appropriate legislation, the fee for subsequent years of study may increase in each academic year. But this increase will not exceed the rate of inflation as measured by RPIX**. Any change in fees will apply to both new and continuing students. The University will notify students of any change as early as possible. Further information about fee changes would be posted on the University’s website once this becomes available.

**RPIX is a measure of inflation equivalent to all the items in the Retail Price Index (RPI) excluding mortgage interest payments.

Apply

Applications are currently unavailable.

Rules and regulations

If you are offered a place at University of Staffordshire, your offer will be subject to our rules, regulations and enrolment conditions, which may vary from time to time.

Students of University of Staffordshire enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: University Policies and Regulations.