Level 4

HNC in Visual Effects Level 4

Duration Study Cost Available Locations
2 YEARS FULL TIME £FREE to UK under 19s not in employment Southend Campus
Duration Study Cost Available Locations
2 YEARS FULL TIME £FREE to UK under 19s not in employment Southend Campus

Overview

This course aims to give you a taste of what it is like to work in the media industry and ensure that you are setup with the right skills base and portfolio to progress onto University or Employment.

It will give you a nationally recognised vocational qualification which acts as a stepping stone to a career in media production or for entry to higher education. This course allows you to develop a wide range of skills and knowledge across a range of creative media skills and contexts.

This course is perfect if you have a general interest in media production and want to develop a wide range of skills. There will be opportunities to specialise in a specific area of creative media production which will be supported by industry  work placements.

Entry Requirements

  • Level 3 Qualification in Creative Media or Art & Design
  • You will be asked to provide evidence of your interest and ability in the subject which could be in the form of a portfolio
  • Successful attendance at interview event

Course Structure

Core skills in media content creation including:

  • Cinematography
  • Film Studies
  • Script writing
  • Film Editing – Premier Pro
  • Podcasts
  • Audio Editing
  • Promotional Campaigns
  • Graphic Design – Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Article and Copy writing

Assessment & Feedback

There will be assessments which will be a combination of coursework and examinations.

What Next...

Higher Education or University including BA Hons in Television Production, BA Hons in Creative Media Production and Promotions…

Related careers include:

  • Producer
  • Director
  • Scriptwriter
  • Post-production
  • Audio
  • Technical (camera, audio etc) 
  • Digital Marketing
  • Media Buyer
  • Brand Analyst
  • Magazine and Newspaper Editors
  • Publicity & Promotions
  • Public Relations
  • Publishing
  • News Reporting
  • Journalism
  • Graphic Design
  • Market Research