Entry requirements
- Two Higher qualifications or equivalent
This course is for those interested in pursuing a career in television/filmmaking media and who wish to develop the knowledge and creative and technical skills required for the television industry, freelance, corporate video and filmmaking.
Using industry-standard equipment in purpose-built facilities, students will learn the technical process of filmmaking – from using cameras, lighting, and sound, through to the final editing process.
Students will have an opportunity to learn After Effects, Premiere Pro, Animate, Multi-camera, scriptwriting, project management, film theory (critical analysis) and audio techniques to create a wide range of films and projects. These cover factual, non-factual, music videos, corporate video, scene recreations and work experience.
Students will engage in meta-skill based self-reflective evaluations and activities designed to develop skills in critique, problem solving, creative thinking, numeracy, adapting, collaborating, leading, curiosity and critical thinking. Developing transferable skills essential for the working world.
You will get a chance to produce various types of media, including:
Everything you need to know before applying to this course.
HNC Television.
This is a SQA NextGen course.
NextGen is a new approach to Higher National qualifications introduced by the SQA and designed to be adaptable and flexible to respond to the needs of the employment market.
If you are studying a full-time advanced course (HNC, HND or above), you may be entitled to funding.
Open Days are a great way to find out more about this course and what it’s like to study at NESCol. You will see facilities, meet lecturers and get a feel for life as a student.
Our next Open Day will take place on 30 November 2024, register your interest.
Be among the first to apply when applications open on 30 November for full-time courses starting in summer 2025.
NESCol can provide extra support to students who have additional support needs, including:
You may be eligible for additional funding to support the cost of living, including travel costs, cost of materials, and childcare.
Find out more about the types of funding and whether you are eligible here
This course is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. This means that you are required to have access to your own laptop computer, netbook or similar device in class each day that you are in college.
If you do not already own a suitable device you can apply for a student loan from SAAS, if eligible, to fund the cost of purchasing a device.
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the following courses at North East Scotland College:
Opportunities are available throughout the TV, film and media industries. Typical roles might include:
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