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Media, Music & Sound Production

Television and Film HND

Campus Milton Road Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 8

Study mode Full time

Duration 41 weeks

Start date Aug 2023

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Course overview

Television and Film HND is the progression from Television and Film HNC at Milton Road Campus, but if you have an HNC in a similar subject area or a portfolio of relevant prior experience you may also be considered for a place. 

The course will build on your technical skills in camera, editing and colour correction. You will learn to write and direct in various genres and styles, both factual and dramatic. You will acquire skills of criticism and research that will give you a solid grounding for progression onto a university honours degree and employment. In addition, you will produce a range of short programmes that will provide you with a practical understanding of film, video and television production and enable you to compile an impressive showreel, one that will aid you in achieving your first steps into this exciting industry. 

What you will learn

  • Directing Factual & Non-Factual
  • Scriptwriting
  • Collaborative Production Projects
  • Writing Factual & Non-Factual
  • Camera (Sony NEX-EA50, Sony FS5, Blackmagic Cameras, prime lenses)
  • Editing (DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer)
  • Colour Correction
  • Work Experience

How the course is assessed

  • You will be assessed through practical and written assignments 
  • You will complete project work and associated production documentation 

Number of days per week

  • 3 or 4 days per week 
HND Television

Entry requirements

  • HNC qualification in a suitable, related subject 
  • If you have relevant work and life experience, we also welcome you to apply and attend an interview 

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

  • You may be required to complete a task or invited to interview

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5 

Progression and Articulation Routes

Formal articulation agreement for a limited number of places at Napier University BA (Hons) Television, subject to application and interview. 

Former students have also progressed onto Television and Film degree courses across the UK, including: 

  • Edinburgh College - PDA in Outside Broadcasting in Multicamera Productions
  • Edinburgh Napier University - BA (Hons) Television
  • Edinburgh Napier University - BSc (Hons) Digital Media and Interactive Design
  • Edinburgh Napier University - BSc (Hons) Film (Year1 or 2 subject to interview and experience.)
  • Glasgow Caledonian University - BSc (Hons) Digital Design 
  • Queen Margaret University - BA (Hons) Film and Media
  • University of Stirling - BA (Hons) Film and Media 
  • Ravensborne London - BSc (Hons) Digital Television Technology 
  • The University of the West of Scotland - BA (Hons) in Broadcast Production TV and Radio
  • Bournemouth University - BA (Hons) Television Production
  • University of Westminster - Television Production BA (Hons) 

Career options

  • Director
  • Scriptwriter 
  • Camera Department 
  • Sound Department 
  • Lighting Department 
  • Editor 
  • Post-Production Department 

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date Duration
Milton Road Campus Full time 28/08/23 41 Weeks

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