Film Production Technology FdSc
Nottingham Trent University
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Confetti - Nottingham

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SEP-25

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2 Years

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Confetti - Nottingham

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**This course is currently taught by Confetti, but from September 2025 will be taught by the Nottingham School of Art & Design (NSA&D). Course content and learning outcomes will not change**This course will equip you with the skills required to work across a variety of technical roles within the film production process, giving you breadth of experience, but also the opportunity to develop a specific area of expertise.Throughout this film production degree you’ll learn the skills needed to work ...Read more


This course is currently taught by Confetti, but from September 2025 will be taught by the Nottingham School of Art & Design (NSA&D). Course content and learning outcomes will not change

This course will equip you with the skills required to work across a variety of technical roles within the film production process, giving you breadth of experience, but also the opportunity to develop a specific area of expertise.Throughout this film production degree you’ll learn the skills needed to work in a variety of technical roles within the film production process. You can also expect to gather a wide range of experience whilst developing a specific area of expertise and develop a strong portfolio of work, tailored to your career aspirations.All students on the film production degree have the opportunity to take part in Industry Week and learn from industry professionals. By the end of the course you’ll have a strong portfolio of film work, tailored to your own career aspirations, and be ready to launch your career in the film industry.On this course you'll study at our brand new film & TV centre Space2;Industry-standard camerasA 25 seat media production lab running Avid and Adobe Creative CloudA 25 seat screening room with Dolby Atmos audio facilitiesA 37m2 Green Screen VFX studio with VFX infinity curve screenA 144m2 studio space with industry-standard digital video cameras and full lighting rigIndustry spec production gallery with 4k production facilities

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WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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32nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
What students say
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Abigail
20 Feb 24

Sometimes timetables are weirdly placed so lessons happen directly after another in completely different buildings. The rooms I've been in are very nice..Read more

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Joe
07 Jan 23

It's cool..Read more

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

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64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels

64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Level or equivalent qualifications

64 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-Level or equivalent qualification

64 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level National Extended Certificate and two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications

MPP from a BTEC Extended Diploma

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

Popular A-level subjects

Cinematics and Photography

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Photography
77%
Media Studies
22%
Art & Design
20%
Psychology
18%
English Literature
16%
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Latest Film / Video Production reviews

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Abigail
20 Feb 24
Filmmaking BA (Hons)
Sometimes timetables are weirdly placed so lessons happen directly after another in completely different buildings. The rooms I've been in are very nice...
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Joe
07 Jan 23
Filmmaking BA (Hons)
It's cool...
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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

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