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This one-year Level 4 course is designed for students who want to take their filmmaking and production skills to the next level. It offers an additional funded year of study for eligible learners and provides a practical, industry-focused alternative to longer university routes. During the course you’ll develop advanced skills and knowledge in film production through hands-on projects, professional workshops and real-world industry experiences. The course builds on established practices and approaches to film making, pushing you to work in ways that reflect industry and to a high creative and technical level. You’ll gain experience across key production areas such as camera, lighting, sound, editing and production management, while also having the opportunity to specialise in the areas that best match areas of interest, be is Cinematography, Editing, Sound Design, Production Management, Screenwriting, and more. Learning is entirely project-based and designed to reflect how the industry really works. Throughout the year, you’ll produce ambitious projects including an experimental film, a documentary and a final large-scale film production. These projects will help you refine your creative voice, develop professional working practices and build a strong portfolio that you can use to progress into employment or higher education. A strong focus is placed on employability and industry readiness. You’ll work to professional briefs and develop the skills employers and the industry need. By the end of the course, you’ll be confident working in professional production environments and ready to take the next step in your creative career.