About the course

Our HNC Film & TV programme places a strong emphasis on unscripted film and television, focusing on the development of essential technical skills and a deep understanding of cinematography, editing, sound design, and lighting. Students will explore the art of storytelling through a variety of filmed products, gaining practical experience that spans the entire production process from concept to finished product. This hands-on approach is designed to prepare students for successful careers as filmmakers, scriptwriters, or TV producers.

Throughout the Higher National Certificate in Film and Television, we focus on cultivating your unique creative voice through  practical tasks that build a comprehensive set of production skills. The curriculum includes projects such as documentaries, scriptwriting, factual productions, corporate promos and experimental videos, enhanced by workshops led by industry professionals. Our cutting-edge production facilities and experienced faculty, with over 20 years of industry experience, provide the resources and support necessary to bring your creative visions to life.

The course offers a dynamic blend of classroom instruction, studio work, and location shooting. Students will engage in analyzing, writing, and discussing various types of productions, while collaborating on practical tasks. You'll gain hands-on experience with cameras, sound and lighting equipment, and post-production software. Projects will encompass research, scriptwriting, production planning, and post-production activities such as color correction, audio post-production, and motion graphics.

Throughout the year, you will producea range of filmed material, involving pitching, pre-production, directing, and editing. Additionally, you will support your peers by providing technical and production assistance. The course covers a wide range of skills, including industry context, research and analysis, camera operation, sound recording, lighting, editing, compositing, audio post-production, and pitching and presentation techniques.

By the end of the year, you will have developed a robust foundation in media craft skills, lens and edit craft, and applied storytelling. You'll also explore cultural, historical, and social contexts and address creative challenges in unscripted TV, factual programming, and digital production. This program is designed to enhance your ability to engage audiences, refine your creative voice, and prepare you for advanced studies or careers in film and television.

Start Date/s

08/09/2025

Entry Requirements

All applications are subject to an interview before admission to the course. UCAS Points: 104 (equivalent to DMM in BTEC or BCC in A Level). Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree-level studies are welcome to apply for the course.

Modules

There are two main Modules that you will complete across the year which will assess a variety of skills including;

Contextual Knowledge, Ideas Generation And Development, Technical Knowledge And Skill, Professional Practice and Communication.

These modules are;

Module A Process & Practice Module A1: Concept & Development.This module builds skills in the studio and out on location, working on live briefs from industry as well as skills building tasks to improve knowledge and practical skills.

Module A2: Creative Project. This is a large project based module centred around using your skills from the first unit and putting them to a live brief with a professional final outcome.

Assessment

On this course you will be assessed via ongoing project based portfolio work, academic research, writing and practical skills assessments. This will be assessed by your lecturers and verified by Pearson through an External Examiner.

Careers & Progression

The HNC in Film & Television prepares learners for work in the industry or to progress on to our Higher National Diploma and/or BA qualification. It prepares students to move on to specific areas of film and television at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision-making. Our BTEC Higher National in Film and Television support students in developing the key skills, qualities and strengths that employers are looking for. The course will have a focus on working with employers in the area to produce video content. The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding in film and television, which students can build on, should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study.

Additional Details

Information About Fees

The tuition fee for this course is £7250