Foundation Degree in Creative Industries

(Film & Television)

New for 2009-10

Duration: 2 years 13hrs per week

Entry Requirements:BTEC Vocational Qualification at Level 3, A Level at grade A – C. Mature applicants msut possess relevant experience. All applicants will undergo a formal interview and take part in workshop session prior to selection.

Course Description
This course is designed to benefit those who are working, or wish to work, in Film & Television or related media industries. It includes a high level of work related learning and practical activity. This is underpinned by theoretical units and Study Skills. Students will complete the Study Skills unit at the Atrium. All other units will be completed in the new Creative Industries suite in Merthyr Tydfil College.

What you will Study
Year 1:
Study Skills
Screen Language
Writing for the Media
Video Production 1
Video Production 2
Creative Industries Practical Project

Year2:
European Cinema
Fiction Film Production
Factual Film Production
Short Film Production
Short Film Script
Work Related experience
Career Development

On Completion
On successful completition of the first two years, students will have the opportunity to progress onto an Honours year in Film & TV at the Atrium in Cardiff.

Further Information
If you would like further information, please contact Student Services on 0800 169 3825 or complete an enquiry or application form online.