Film and Television

Achieve your aspirations of becoming a filmmaker, videographer, producer, director or camera operator with the Pearson BTEC Film and Television HND Level 5. Using input from industry leaders, you will be equipped with the perfect blend of contextual knowledge and technical know-how, along with essential employability skills. Learn to meet professional standards and respond to market demands, making you an ideal candidate to pursue entrepreneurial endeavours, career goals, or academic aspirations.

From concept development to the execution of creative projects, the assignments are designed to mimic real-world challenges. Gain practical experience that not only enhances your learning but also prepares you for the fast-paced and ever-evolving media landscape. Graduate with the confidence to navigate various business functions, lead projects, manage teams, and respond to changes in dynamic work environments.

During your first year, you will study a Level 4 HNC. Upon successful completion of the first year, you will then progress on to the second year to study the Level 5 HND.

Throughout this course, you will develop confidence in areas such as:
Idea Generation and Development
Script Writing and Film Making
Production Planning
Camera Operation
Virtual Production
Visual Effects
Video Editing and Sound Engineering
Advertising and Commercial Video Production
Generative AI for Professional Applications
Employment and Entrepreneurship
Project Management and Leadership

Concept and Development: Develop your creative concepts and skills through various projects and assignments
Creative Project: Apply your learning in a significant creative project that showcases your skills and and understanding
Personal Professional Development: Focus on your personal and professional growth, setting goals and strategies for your career
Professional Project: Lead a major project that demonstrates your professional skills and knowledge

Assessment is via a mix of practical, real-world projects and portfolios that embed relevant theory into practice and mirror industry challenges.

The assessment of Pearson's Higher National qualifications are criterion-referenced and you will provide evidence in the form of assignments, which are assessed against the unit learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS