Full Time Foundation Degree in The Moving Image

Foundation Degree in The Moving Image
Course Length: 2 Years
Site: West Durrington Campus
Attendance: Full time
Course Code: FHFMI1

The Course
UCAS code: W610
This is an intensive specialist course, which offers the unique opportunity to study video, film and animation within a vocational framework. The course offers a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the sector with national recognition by employers, allowing progression direct into employment or onto a one year top-up Degree.
There are links with industry, both in terms of visiting speakers and practitioners, live projects and primary research in the workplace which are integral ingredients of the learning experience.
You will be taught by experienced industry professionals with a wealth of broadcast, art and experimental experience and strong track records in making independent moving image work.

Course Content
Year 1
The first year offers the core grounding and emphasis on skills that students will need for personal development through a series of workshops and projects that will include:

• Research Techniques
• Practical Skills
• Film Studies
• Video Editing
• Camera and Lighting Workshop
• Animation Techniques
• Cultural and Supporting Studies

Year 2
Students further develop their skills and focus through a series of live and personally developed projects which include:

• Media Project
• Production Management
• Professional and Business Practice
• Sound for Moving Image
• Film and TV Documentary
• Promotional Video
• Film and TV Drama Production
• Script Writing (Fiction) for Television and Film

Progression/Career Path
Graduates from this course can go on to become independent film or documentary makers, freelancers, editors, script writers, directors, camera or lighting operatives or continue to achieve by attending a Degree here at Northbrook or another institution.

Entry Requirements
BTEC National Diploma in Media, Multimedia, Photography; Foundation Studies in Art and Design; 2 A Levels combined with relevant experience. Mature students with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Applicants will be interviewed with showreel or portfolio.

What Past Students Say
The course enabled me to take the next step in my academic and professional career and played an integral part in where I find myself today, owning a film production company.
Scott Callister - Student

Applications
Applications are to be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) quoting institution code: N41 and Institution code name: NBRK

Further Details
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