TV/Film Production Courses – A Guide

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Reply 120

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When you go to Bu write back on if its any good.
thnks

Reply 121

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also LastLordOfTime did any other of the unis replied?

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LastLordofTime

Ok, never got around to finishing the PS. THe lesson I was supposed to have free due to a canceled lesson was uncancelled so I didn't finish it, and I just couldn't get motivated once I got home. The one problem I'm having with it is that someone commented on it sounding arrogant. Gotta fix that if it's true. I hope to have a first draft done tomorrow :biggrin:

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LastLordofTime

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also LastLordOfTime did any other of the unis replied?

I ended up only e-mailing two, and only the one got back to me.

Reply 124

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Cpj does your course have sfx under the post production?

Reply 125

cpj1987

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Cpj does your course have sfx under the post production?

It does, yeah; in second and third years.

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also whats the difference between your and this course(i know it film production but both some simmilarities..)

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cpj1987

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also whats the difference between your and this course(i know it film production but both some simmilarities..)

Essentially, it's just the fact that one focuses on film and one on television. In some areas (for example, web/interactive design) the two courses overlap; and both courses share a common 'Film Production' module (since some television production is done in a similar way to film production), but other than this, they're entirely separate due to the different skills needed for both.

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when you say different skills?

Reply 129

mooseface

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when you say different skills?

The tv would have things like studio production and operating specific cameras and equipment whilst the film course would have modules like scriptwriting and post production. The core modules would be pretty different. It comes down to what you want to go into after uni as they both prepare you for different jobs.

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cpj1987

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That. Studio cameras are completely different to the cameras used for film production, put simply.
TV Production involves scriptwriting, post-production etc., but all relating to television (in the studio); along with the various roles within the studio during production.
Film Production involves, again, scriptwriting and post-production, but the focus and style; as well as the entire production process, are different.
Everything is completely different for the two.

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mooseface

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Everything is completely different for the two.

Exactly, well put CPJ. TV production is soooooo different to Film Production and vice-versa. Although they can be considered the 'same' so many different skills are needed for each, which can make it hard to cross each subject. Make sure you KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO GO INTO AFTER UNI before you start. This is so important you wouldn't know. If you show up to an interview (or even send an application) with the wrong skills, they will completely forget about you within the first 5 secs of meeting, or reading about, you. Just know what you want to do! This is really hard because even though I am in my 2nd year I don't know which part of Film Production I want to go into I.E. Production or Post. I have to sort my placement out soon and if I get the 'wrong' place it could make it a lot harder to get into industry.

Just remember that the media industry is one of, if not the, hardest industries to get into :smile:

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yeah i know....
In which uni are you?Whats your opinion about it?

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mooseface

I'm at Staffordshire. The course is really good and very practical. It teaches you skills that are directly applyable in industry. There is a chance to take a placement year and work to see what it's really like in the big bad world of films. It also looks very good on your CV.

The lecturers are all really cool and passionate about what they do which makes learning from them really fun.

The equipment is all quality stuff, we use Canon XL1 and XL2s and there are loads of cranes, jibs and tracking which is really cool to use. There is a big editing suite of imacs and another big room for post. They've also got a tv studio which was built 2 years ago, so everything is pretty much new. Any other Qs then just ask :smile:

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Yeah...one more :smile:

Which of these all do you study?

Reply 135

mooseface

I do Film Production Technology BSc, it's the first one on the list.

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ok,I saw it also offer Sfx at postproduction.But is it possible to give me a more detailed module of this course?And whats the difference between yours and Digital Film and Post Production Technology?

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Also i see that this courses are Bcs.This means that i cant specialise in the future in scriptwriting and directing?

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mooseface

A module break down of the first year goes like this:

Semester 1

Film tech - Learning the basics of composition and editing. Had to make a 3 minute film in groups of 3.

Scriptwriting - Taught the basics of how to write a script and what methods can be used to create different effects. Massive emphasis on layout due to the fact there are very strict rules for the layout of a script. Had to write a 10 minute script in groups of 4.

Digital Image Production - Learnt image manipulation using photoshop. Had to Alter 6-10 images and put them together to tell a story.

OPTION MODULE Audio Visual Tech - I don't know what I really learnt on this because it wasn't really a film module, more aimed at those on music which made it very hard for me because I know nothing about music production. We learnt how to use some music software to change quality and other stuff I didn't get. Marked on giving a one on one presentation with the lecturer showing what we knew.

Semester 2

Film Tech - Continued on from semester 1 but had to make one 3 minute documentary and a 3 minute film both relating to a specific subject.

Internet and HTML - Learnt how to write HTML code to make a website. Also used WYSIWYG software to make a second site.

History Of Film - A look at films from the past and also an in-depth look into production methods from the very start of film production. Assessed via exam.

OPTION MODULE Introduction to Multimedia Applications Learnt how to use flash software to create moving cartoons and games. Had to make an interactive game.

The difference between mine and Digital film and post is the latter focuses on post techniques and less on production. There should be a course outline on the uni website.

The course is a BSc meaning it's a lot more technical than a BA. I prefer it as you get to learn the artistic ways to make a film, and the practical ways to put it into practice.

There is a chance to study scriptwriting across all levels. Everyone is encouraged to specialise in what they want, it's not like the lecturers tell you what role you will play. If you're a good editor or scriptwriter then you just say thats what you want to do. Saying that, it's best to give everything a go just to broaden your horizons.

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so this course is about 80% practical and 20% theoretical.
That means that by doing this course i will have some disadvantages from the people who study a film production BA.
And if not while at the uni then for sure when i enter the job search.
Am i right?Or this course is indented for those who wanna work in the post production but at low places in the hierarchy?
Also i saw that this course isnt skillset accredited.
That means it would be more difficult for me to find a decent job afterwards?
Also what the rest of you think about this particular course?