Media, Music & Sound Production
Film and Television Production NQ Level 6
Campus Milton Road Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 6
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2026
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Course overview
NQ Film and Television Production Level 6 is a full-time course that introduces you to the fundamentals of the Film and TV industries, combining academic and practical learning and teaching. If you are interested in a career in TV or Film, or further study specifically in this area, this course is for you.
You will gain an understanding of job roles and responsibilities, industry processes, and factors affecting content development and distribution in the screen industries. You will learn about screen narrative and analyse professional screen texts. You will also learn how to use camera and sound recording equipment, lighting and editing software.
Over the course of the year, you will:
- Pitch proposals
- Research and develop content
- Script
- Carry out pre-production tasks such as recces and risk assessments
- Organise shoots, using relevant tools such as shot lists and call sheets
- Operate camera, sound and lighting equipment and editing software
- Work as part of a group to produce short videos
- Screen your work to your peers
- Evaluate your performance in different roles
- Write reports and essays
- Deliver presentations
This course is an ideal foundation for HNC Television and Film and also offers progression into other Creative Industries courses, such as HNC Media and Communication: Digital Journalism, Audio Visual Technology and HNC Television (with Multicam Operations).
What you will learn
- Storytelling techniques for film and TV
- Creative technical skills, including camera, sound, and editing
- Content development, research and planning
- Basic scriptwriting for factual and non-factual productions
- Pitching, presentation and how to conduct meetings
- Film theory and creative analysis
- Industry background and job roles
How the course is assessed
A mixture of written and presentation tasks and practical projects
Please note that units in this course require students to operate equipment and software independently. You may also want to consider Creative Media Production and Technology (UAL L3) at the same level.
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week of college classes, plus additional self-directed study time required.
Entry requirements
- Minimum of three passes at SCQF Level 5 (Grade C or above)
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- All applicants will be invited to interview and should bring examples of creative work and be prepared to discuss film and television, and why they are suitable for this course.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5 (Where English isn't the first language)Progression and Articulation Routes
- HNC/D Television and Film
- HND Audio Visual Technology
- HNC Media and Communication
Career options
Entry-level jobs in the media industries include:
- Floor runner
- Production runner
- Locations assistant
- Production assistant/trainee
- Camera assistant/trainee
- Edit assistant/ trainee
Further training and/or education may be required
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Road Campus | Full time | 24/08/26 |
