Fictional Narrative Film Project (SCQF level 9) CPD Award
Course code: W6FN
Study mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: CPD Award
International: Not eligible for international students
Study at: North, West and Hebrides; Shetland
Start in: January
Learning mode: You access classes and/or materials digitally.
Duration: Part time: 12 weeks
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
Our CPD Award Fictional Narrative Film Project (SCQF level 9) helps you think creatively and strengthen your practical skills in location film production and post-production.
Develop a 10-minute narrative script for the screen and bring it to life as a short fictional film. Take an active role in directing, apply professional production and post-production workflows, and explore creative approaches to visual storytelling. Build sustainable filmmaking practices into every stage of the process while gaining hands-on experience of bringing a narrative project from concept to completion.
Build employability through the development of teamworking, project management, collaboration, communication, creativity, and post-production skills that support effective contributions to professional film and media projects.
Special features
- Fictional narrative filmmaking
- Highlands and Islands setting
- Taught by industry professionals
- Supportive and inclusive learning environment
- Studio and equipment hire
- Recording booth
- 3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above, one in a literary subject, eg English, History, Psychology OR
- 2 A levels at grade C or above, one in a literary subject AND
Standard Grade Credit level, National 5 Computing Science at grade C or above, or equivalent - Alternatively, Foundation Apprenticeship Creative and Digital Media PLUS an additional Scottish Higher in either English, History or Psychology, at Grade C or above
- Relevant industry experience or understanding of the requirements of film-making is also required
- You will be required to attend an interview to assess your technical ability
- Applicants with other qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis
- Advanced entry to year two may be possible with a relevant HNC (with a B in the graded unit) such as: Creative Industries: Television; Creative Industries Radio; Audio Visual Technology; or Interactive Media
You will study the following core module:
- Fictional narrative film production
How will I study my course?
- Part-time
- This course is mainly delivered online with scheduled sessions and tutorials
- You may also attend Alness campus for in-person practical support
- Online study will be done via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors
How long will my course last?
- Part-time: 12 weeks @ 3 hours per week
The number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent on online material as well as individual study and research.
- North, West and Hebrides
- Shetland
- You can study this fully online module from anywhere in the UK
Start date
- January
Fees
Find out more about fees, fee waivers and funding options.
Funding
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact the relevant UHI partner college for more information.
Additional costs
- External hard-drive (approx £50+)
- Subscription to industry-standard NLE video editing software. Adobe CC and Davinci Resolve (free download) are available at Tern House, Alness campus and Mareel, UHI Shetland
- Video equipment, although this can be hired from Tern House, Alness campus and Mareel, UHI Shetland
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in:
- Filmmaking
- Corporate video/content production
Can I progress into further study?
You may wish to progress from this CPD Award Fictional Narrative Film Project (SCQF level 9) to the following course:
Apply for Fictional Narrative Film Project (SCQF level 9) CPD Award
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