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Key Details

Course Area:

Media, Digital and Photography

Student Type:

16 - 18 | 19+ student

Course Type:

Full-time FE course

Course Introduction

This course is perfect if you want to pursue a career in TV or film production, producing a range of exciting content in all areas of the TV and film industry.

You’ll learn creative production techniques across a variety of subjects, including:

  • TV news
  • TV studio work
  • Short film
  • Music video
  • Documentary
  • Drama
  • Animation
  • Scriptwriting
  • Film studies
  • Special effects
  • Directing and producing
  • Editing
  • Post-production work

You can expect a creative course that offers a broad range of practical study, with great facilities and equipment. You’ll complete assessments throughout your study, resulting in a final portfolio of work (showreel) which you’ll exhibit as part of a professional end of year show.

You will complete 90 credits in Year 1 and gain a standalone qualification. On successful completion of this, you will progress into Year 2 to gain the full Extended Diploma.

Course Information

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Film and TV Production

Level 3

You’ll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A*–C), including English Language and Maths – both of these must be grades 9–4 (A*–C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths, or a relevant Level 2 vocational qualification with English and Maths GCSE grades 9–4 (A*–C). You will also need a portfolio, showreel of work, or other material you have created that demonstrates your interest in the TV/film industries.

Assessment is continuous and will consist of a portfolio of reports, presentations and creative projects plus a final major project at the end of the year.

Choose to follow with further study at degree level, such as our foundation degree in TV & Film Production and a top-up degree in Digital Media Design.

Career opportunities include: TV studio worker, script writer, video editor, runner, film producer, music video director, special effects artist or production manager.

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

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