Television 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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**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 innovative course embraces the ground-breaking technology that continues to alter our TV viewing habits. You’ll gain the necessary technical skills required to work in the TV production process whilst developing a strong portfolio of work.We consume TV content every day using laptops, smart phones, and ...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 innovative course embraces the ground-breaking technology that continues to alter our TV viewing habits. You’ll gain the necessary technical skills required to work in the TV production process whilst developing a strong portfolio of work.We consume TV content every day using laptops, smart phones, and tablets rather than the traditional TV set. Whether it’s the latest YouTube sensation, Netflix drama, cutting edge documentary, global sporting event, or the latest reality TV programme, content is still king.This innovative course embraces the ground breaking technology that continues to change our viewing habits and will equip you with the necessary technical skills required to work in the video production process whilst developing a strong portfolio of work. So if you want to be the next Youtuber, Music Video Director, Documentary Filmmaker or you want to produce a big budget online drama then this is the course for you.Key features;Enhance your employability by developing your Imdbprofile with broadcast credits earned working on Notts TVGain valuable work experience every week on Notts TV and allow your work to reach a global audienceLearn from world class visiting guest lecturers (past guests have included Shane Meadows, Nick Broomfield and Vicky McClure)Have your work entered into the prestigious Royal Television Society AwardsFilm live sporting events and gigs at some of Nottingham’s most prestigious venues helping you develop a world class portfolio of workExperience television production in different countries with exciting overseas tripsCollaborate on real world projects with your peers and professionals in this exciting and fast moving industryDeliver content across multiple platforms and devicesExhibit your final year’s work at the Confetti Degree Show and be eligible for a paid internshipOn this course, you'll study at our dedicated film & TV hub - Space2;Industry-standard broadcast 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 Television Studio space with broadcast standard digital video cameras and full lighting rigBroadcast spec production gallery with 4k production facilitiesBrand NEW television studio

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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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Charley
29 Mar 22

Nottingham Trent University has given me a place to thrive and prosper by giving me the help and support I need, that is tailored to my needs. The staff go above and beyond to..Read more

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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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

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3

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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Charley
29 Mar 22
Television Production Technology FdSc
Nottingham Trent University has given me a place to thrive and prosper by giving me the help and support I need, that is tailored to my needs. The staff go above and beyond to...
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Nottingham Trent University
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