The one year Cert HE Film and Media Production (Level 4) course provides students with essential foundations in film studies, media studies, and creative media production. Learners develop a historical, social, and cultural understanding of the media landscape while exploring the impact of new and emerging technologies in film, and digital content creation. The course places a strong emphasis on practical film production, media production techniques, digital storytelling, editing, and creative project work.
Throughout this Level 4 film and media programme, students build an industry-ready digital portfolio, preparing them for employment in film production, online media, and the wider creative industries. This qualification also provides a clear progression route into Higher Education, offering direct Level 5 (second-year) entry onto London South Bank University’s BA (Hons) Film and Television Practice Course.
This makes the Cert HE Film and Media Production an ideal choice for students searching for film courses, media courses, Level 4 creative media programmes, or an accessible pathway into a film and media degree.
What experience and skills will you gain?
You will study the following units:
- Creative Media Industries
- Light and Sound
- Editing for Film and Television
- Television Studios
- Single Camera Techniques for TV
- Television Practices
- Individual Project
- Professional Practice
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Campus
This course will be delivered at London South Bank Technical College - Nine elms
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What do you need to apply?
STANDARD OFFER
The standard entry requirement for the Cert HE will be:
- GCSE Grades 9-4 in English and Maths.
- A minimum of 64 UCAS points from any level 3 qualification (ie: A levels, BTECs or T levels).
- Your qualifications must be related to the relevant level 4 course.
NON-STANDARD OFFER
We will encourage applications from non-traditional learners who lack formal academic qualifications. These non-traditional applicants will be assessed through an interview and assessment where their overall interest in the relevant specialist pathway as well as current academic skills will be judged.
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How will you be assessed?
For all modules summative assessment consists of 100% coursework.
Your acquisition of knowledge and understanding will be assessed by project-based tasks, including the practical demonstration of skills and presenting research in reports and presentations.
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Where can this course take you?
This course could lead to direct employment in a variety of creative industry roles, including entry into a career in Television, Film, Video Editing, Television Content Production, Audio Production, Marketing and PR.
After successfully passing the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Media Production (Film and TV), you may wish to progress to Higher Education, including the opportunity to progress straight to year 2 of either London South Bank University’s Film & TV degree or its Media Production degree.
