Film Production Technology

Throughout this Film Production foundation degree you’ll learn the skills needed to work in a variety of technical roles within the film production process. You’ll get a wide range of experience whilst developing a specific area of expertise and developing a strong portfolio of work, tailored to your career aspirations.

From ideation and pre-production to post-production and the final exhibition of films, you’ll be immersed in every aspect of the filmmaking process.

Develop expertise in camera operation, lighting techniques, editing, colour grading, audio recording, and sound design, while building a portfolio showcasing your industry experience.

Key features

• Gain hands-on industry experience while you study, with industry opportunities built into the course to ensure you graduate with the practical skills needed to make it in the industry.

• Use industry-standard equipment: Learn how to use specialist tech and equipment including DJI Gimbals, DaVinci Resolve Studio and Avid Media Composer.

• Work on live briefs: Boost your CV and industry connections by working on live briefs set by industry giants.

• Study in the heart of Nottingham: One of Europe’s top 25 student cities, and home to over 75,000 learners.

Employability

After completing your foundation degree, you’ll have the chance to top up to BSc (Hons) Film Production or go straight into industry.

Employability is a key focus of this course, with modules including initiatives, such as live projects and the opportunity to exhibit your work, to help enhance your future career.

This course will prepare you to work in creative industries in specialist technical roles, in areas such as feature films, television, and advertising.

You will also develop transferable skills for alternative careers in teaching, retailing, media, and freelance design.

Previous students are working at companies, such as:

• Pinewood Studios

• Spool Films

• The Football Association

• UEFA

• Plum Pictures.

Facilities

On this course you’ll study in our £9.1million Digital Media Hub. You’ll have access to:

• A range of cameras such as Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Sony FS5, Blackmagic Ursa Mini, DJI Ronin RS3 Pro gimbal and DJI Ronin 2 Gimbal

• Industry-standard software, such as Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, and DaVinci Resolve Studio

• A 25 seat screening room

• A 37m2 Green Screen VFX studio with VFX infinity curve screen

• A 144m2 studio space with industry-standard digital video cameras and full lighting rig

• Industry spec production gallery with 4k production facilities

• Foley suite

• Production and meeting rooms

• Access to audio post-production equipment.