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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
South Staffordshire College
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
South Staffordshire College
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Please note this qualification is delivered by our academic partner institution: South Staffordshire College. It will be taught at their campuses. If you are looking for a course at our Staffordshire University city campus, in Stoke-on-Trent, please check our website at staffs.ac.uk.Highly practical and hugely rewarding, the Foundation Degree in Film and Television Production Technology is designed for anyone seeking a career in the world of film and television, be that either in a technical or managerial capacity.The course combines practical filmmaking, work-based learning and heaps of creativity to develop sustainable digital production skills for employment within the realms of film, television and animation. 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 develop a portfolio of digital film and TV work, including a live multi-camera studio production, corporate promotional videos, documentary, and a feature film to be premiered at the Lichfield Guildhall.Through this course students gain the craft production skills and expert knowledge required to become a confident member of any production team.With plenty of tutor support and guidance, many of our graduates successfully gain industry employment or start their own production companies after they graduate.Following completion of the Foundation Degree in Film & TV, students can progress onto our 1 year BSc (Top-Up) Degree.Course ContentMuch of the learning is 'hands-on' with students working on both independent and collaborative film projects, including the production of a feature film.First year modules cover the principles of cinematography, film sound, live multi-camera studio production, post-production, animation and design. As well as learning to use the camera, lights and practicing directing skills, students will become proficient in Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop.Second year modules include pitching and producing a documentary, working with corporate clients and an independent feature film, which will premiere at the Lichfield Guildhall - All of which contributes to a diverse showreel of work to kickstart your career and demonstrate production experience across a range of digital disciplines.The FdSc in Film and Television Production Technology is accredited by Staffordshire University. Students have the option to top up to a BSc (Hons) degree.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AE Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AS:
A,E Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
A* - E Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H5,H6,H6,H6,H6 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate:
D* - P Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
D*D* - PP Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:
D* - P Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
PPP Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:
D*D*,PP Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:
D* - P Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:
D*D*,PP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D* - P Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*D* - PP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D* - P Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D* - P Grades / Points required
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Pass Access to HE Diploma with 48 UCAS points
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Students living in
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£5,950 per year
Students from England
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£5,950 per year
Students from Scotland
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£5,950 per year
Students from Wales
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£5,950 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£5,950 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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