Welcome to Wirral Met College's HND Film and Television course.
If you're passionate about the magic of cinema and the world of television production, this course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the dynamic and exciting media industry.
Our HND Film and Television course offers a comprehensive exploration of the theory and practice of filmmaking and television production. Through a blend of hands-on practical work and theoretical study, you'll develop a strong foundation in key areas such as motion graphics, branding, scriptwriting, filming, video editing, pre/post-production techniques, audio recording/editing, lighting, and studio techniques.
Additionally, the course emphasizes academic writing, research, analysis, presentation skills, and collaborative practice to ensure you develop a well-rounded skill set that's highly sought after in the industry.
This course is broken down into 2 units per year of study:
Year 1 (Level 4):
- A1 Concept & Development
- A2 Creative Project
Year 2 (Level 5):
- B1 Personal Professional Development
- B2 Professional Project
To enrol in the HND Film and Television course, prospective students should typically have completed a relevant Level 3 qualification or possess equivalent industry experience.
We welcome applicants with a genuine passion for filmmaking and television production, regardless of academic background.
Students on the HND Film and Television course will benefit from access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, including cameras, editing suites, sound recording equipment, and studio space.
If you want to complete project work at home, you will need access to a laptop and Adobe Creative Cloud Licenses.
You may be eligible for financial support. For more information, visit https://wmc.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/bursaries-loans
Throughout the course, your progress will be assessed through a variety of methods including practical projects, written assignments, presentations, and group work.
Assessment criteria are based on contextual knowledge, ideas generation and development, technical knowledge and skill, professional practice, and communication.
As part of the course, you'll have the opportunity to undertake exciting projects that allow you to apply your skills in real-world scenarios.
From creating your own short films to developing branding campaigns, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience that will enhance your portfolio and prepare you for a career in the film and television industry.
Upon successful completion of the HND Film and Television course, you'll have the option to progress directly into employment in roles such as camera operator, video editor, production assistant, or pursue further study at degree level.
The skills and knowledge gained on this course also provide a solid foundation for advanced study in related disciplines.
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Please note, this fee is the cost per year. For Higher Education (HE) courses, student loans are available to most students undertaking a degree, foundation degree, HNC / HND or teacher training programme. Visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/education/student-finance for details.
Fee : £8340.00
The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25. Find out more about student loans for Higher Education Programmes.
Course information correct at 24.05.24
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