Media, Music & Sound Production
Television and Film HNC
Campus Milton Road Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 7
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2026
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Course overview
We run two HNCs in Television at the College: HNC Television and Film and HNC Television with Multicamera Operations. Both cover a similar range of knowledge and skills and will equip you for a future in Television. Each has a slightly different focus.
If you are interested in single-camera location shooting for both scripted and unscripted productions and, if you are interested in film and TV. So, if you want the knowledge and skills to work on drama or documentaries for television, streaming networks, or film, this is the one to pick.
The course features a mixture of classroom teaching, working with equipment in studios and location shooting. You will be expected to analyse, write and speak about different types of productions. You will also need to work in groups with other students on practical tasks. You must be ready to operate the camera, sound and lighting equipment and post-production software, and to carry out research, complete production documentation, write scripts and present your work to others.
Over the year you will make two factual and two non-factual short productions, for which you will:
- Research and develop content in response to given briefs
- Pitch project proposals
- Write scripts
- Carry out pre-production activities
- Prepare production documentation
- Direct others
- Edit and do additional post-production work as required, such as colour correction, audio post-production, adding motion graphics, working with composers, etc.
You will also:
- Work under other students’ direction on their productions
- Be observed carrying out technical and production roles as part of a team.
- Write and present analyses of television productions
- Screen and discuss your work
What you will learn
- Industry context, job roles and potential areas of employment
- Research and analysis skills
- Scriptwriting for factual and non-factual productions
- Camera operation
- Sound recording
- Lighting for television and film
- Editing
- Compositing & motion graphics
- Audio Post-Production
- Presentation and pitching skills
- Production planning and organisation
- Basic academic writing
How the course is assessed
- For production projects you are assessed on the different production activities and documentation you complete across each of the stages of production
- Technical skills are assessed by observation and on how they are applied during productions
- Analysis is assessed by written and presentation tasks.
- Your professional behaviours also inform your grade
Number of days per week
- Classes on campus on 3 days a week, plus additional self-directed study which may involve working at home, on campus or on location, individually or as part of a group
Entry requirements
- Two Highers at Grade B or above in relevant subject or an SCQF Level 6 / UAL Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a suitable subject.
- Nat 5 Maths and English at B grade.
- Relevant experience will also be considered.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- All applicants will be invited to interview and should bring examples of creative work and be willing to discuss TV and Film and why they are suitable for the course.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- HND Television and Film
Career options
This is the first step towards various roles in television and film including:
- AD
- Camera assistant
- Sound recordist
- Editor
- Production assistant
- Screenwriter
- Locations manager
and many more.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Road Campus | Full time | 24/08/26 |
