Film & Lens Based Media Production
Explore both the creative and technical aspects of media
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Course Overview
Creative IndustriesExploring both the creative and technical aspects of media, our courses will build your digital skills needed for a career in digital media - a booming part of the UK economy.
This course guides you to discover the 'How to' for many roles from screenwriting, producing,
directing, cinematography, editing, to a starter role of a GoFa (go for this - go for that) also known as a Runner - from where many well-established professionals began their careers.
USP College is in a perfect location for the highest number of the industries jobs that are concentrated in London. If not an apprenticeship at the end of your course, then on to university with the equivalent of 3 A-Levels.
What will I study?
This course offers you a challenging and stimulating introduction to the expanding field of media.
During the course you will meet media professionals, work on client-prepared briefs and visit working media studios. You will develop the vital skills needed to work in a range of media related areas, including:
- Television
- Film
- Advertising
- Radio
- Photography
Modules
Core Modules
- Preproduction techniques
- Communication skills
- Research techniques
- Creative media production management
- Working to a brief
- Critical approaches
- Understanding the media industry
Additional Modules
- Film and editing techniques
- Single camera techniques
- Music video production
- Page layout and design
- Animation production
Entry requirements
- Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths. This may also include s appropriate Level 2 Qualification
- Students will be required to present a portfolio or sketchbook of artwork as part of the interview
process to demonstrate commitment and potential.
Why should I choose USP College?
Our College Company Live Creative will offer you the opportunity to produce games, apps, films and
websites for many local and national organisations so that you leave us with maximum experience and an attractive CV to progress to the next level.
Former projects include promotional videos for Leigh Folk Festival and Essex TV, and game design for The Saxon King in conjunction with Southend museums and the British Museum.
What could I do next?
The creative industry is one of the UK’s most successful business sectors. You could progress to study a relevant degree at university, find employment, or start an Apprenticeship in the industry.
You could work in areas such as: Media Production, Marketing and PR
Degree subjects at university include: Television or Radio Broadcasting, Animation, Advertising.
TV & Film Official Data
There were 261,000 estimated jobs in the TV, film, radio and photography sector in 2018. The highest numbers were concentrated in London, the South East, the North West and Scotland.
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