Creative Media Production (Film) - South Tyneside College

Are you passionate about film? Have you always wanted to know the creative process of filmmaking? This Higher Education filmmaking course will teach you the practical elements of film, television, editing and cinematography. We will teach you the skills and help you gain the confidence to progress into the film and television industry, or into higher education.

Creative media and are part of a vibrant, evolving and growing sector which is creating national recognition for the North East. Our programmes have been created with emerging trends and employers in mind to make sure you leave us at the top of your educational game for the industry. You will refine your skills and flare in our state-of-the-art media rooms, green screens or specialist gaming rooms, depending on which route you decide to take. Each room is kitted out with the latest technology all providing you with a real stepping-stone to your future career. From MAC suites, editing rooms, and green screen recording room to the latest gaming software, editing equipment, animation, and 3D printing; our programmes offer the full package.

This dynamic and thrilling industry is jam-packed with career opportunities just waiting for you. Here’s just a selection of the careers you
could be aiming for.

• Games Developer
• Film Producer
• TV Editor
• Software Developer
• Games Designer
• Media Researcher

Why study with us?
• Train with the latest equipment in industry standard facilities
• Be taught in smaller class sizes by experts who know what it takes to stand out from the crowd and succeed
• Exhibit your work at shows throughout the year
• Take part in masterclasses held by industry experts and employers – all aimed to prepare you for the world of work
• Visit local and national exhibitions and Universities to enrich your studies and plan for your future

You will spend the year learning and developing your skills in film-making; but you won’t just be sitting in lecturers and classrooms. Studying at South Tyneside College will give you the unique opportunity to learn while working on a variety of practical projects all aimed at teaching you a specific element of film and television making. You will have the opportunity to work with industry standard cameras from Cannon, Sony and Blackmagic Design, as well as work on professional software such as Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe After effects and Dragonframe. It doesn’t matter if you have had experience studying film and television previously, this course will provide you with the all the knowledge preparing you to work at a media industry standard.

On successful completion of the HNC Media programme you can progress on to HND media, university or employment.