Film & Media Production
Course Overview
At The BRIT School we are passionate about all things media . The quality of British film , TV and radio production is highly regarded worldwide and they make a key contribution to the UK economy whilst at the same time adding to this country ’ s cultural richness . Within these industries there is a wide range of potential careers , from the creative , to the technical , and potential management roles . The skills that you will learn on our courses will prepare you for your first steps in an exciting and vibrant sector .
Student Experience
The UAL Extended Diploma Creative Media Production course has been designed to reflect both the film and broadcast industries . Using industry standard hardware , including a range of cameras and our own Radio and TV Studio ( sponsored by YouTube Music ), you will complete a wide range of industry-related projects , including music videos , short films , documentaries , and advertisements . Alongside this you will collaborate on live broadcasts covering both TV and radio . Underpinning these practical projects are more theory-based assignments that cover subjects such as scriptwriting , film studies and industry related topics . Our students have undertaken placements on a range of productions , from feature films , to advertisements and radio .
You ’ ll have the opportunity to contribute to a number of exciting projects covering filmmaking and live broadcast . Every year , working as part of a crew , our students travel to a secret location for four days to shoot short films . BRIT Live is the department ’ s very own magazine style show that is broadcast monthly via YouTube . We celebrate the success of all of our students through the department ’ s annual award showcase held at the BFI Southbank and more recently as an online event . This year we are delighted to welcome Netflix as the supporter of this event and a new partner of our Film and Media Production course .
What Qualities do I need ?
We are interested in students who possess and can demonstrate a passion in at least one area of media , whether it is the adrenaline rush of live broadcast or the painstaking process of crafting a film or documentary . It is essential that you are enthusiastic and can demonstrate both commitment and the ability to work as part of a team . If you are applying to join the Post 16 course you will need to bring a portfolio or showreel to the interview that showcases your dedication and experience in at least one area of media .
Typical Careers
Producer ( Film , TV or Radio ) Director ( Film or TV ) Broadcast Journalist ( TV or Radio ) Camera Operator ( Film or TV ) Editor ( Film , TV or Radio )
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