Advanced Practice – Film and Video

About this course

Participants develop individual film and video projects through research, concept refinement, technical experimentation and critical reflection. Teaching combines group practical sessions, question-and-answer discussions, critiques, observations and personalised tutor consultations, with work produced using specialist classroom facilities. The course covers the journey from developing and pitching an idea to filming, editing and final presentation. Topics include cinematography, photography, visual language, composition, sound recording, soundtrack construction, post-production and film theory. Learners build a body of coursework and prepare for participation in a screening.

What you'll learn

• Develop and refine concepts for specific film and video projects
• Apply filming techniques to capture video for a defined intention
• Record and combine audio using techniques suited to a complex soundtrack
• Use visual language, composition and editing to shape meaning
• Apply post-production techniques to achieve a specific outcome
• Evaluate project development and reflect critically on completed work

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for filmmakers working at an intermediate level who are developing individual projects and extending their technical and critical practice. Previous Level 2 film study or an intermediate-level portfolio is required, along with a tutor interview. Participation combines independent project work with group practical sessions, critiques and consultations.

• Applicants must be aged 19 or over at the course start
• A previous Level 2 film qualification or intermediate-level portfolio is required
• A tutor interview is required

Before you go

• Practical sessions use specialist classroom facilities
• The course includes preparation for participation in a screening