UK FILM COURSES

This course will give you the chance to develop a digital feature-length film, whether it is an art house documentary or a teen horror movie. The feature film will be progressed up to, but not including the budgeting and marketing stage of development, with the emphasis on creative development of the idea. Participants will be encouraged to work collaboratively with writers in creating a script. This is your chance to get that movie off the ground and get a credit for it at the same time.

This course is part of the Build Your Own MA portfolio of Professional Media Short Courses being delivered in Skillset Media Academies across England. All of these short courses offer postgraduate credits and can be taken individually or in combination with other courses across the network to achieve a recognised qualification, ranging from a Postgraduate Certificate to an MA in Professional Media Practice. Courses consist of a short block of face-to-face teaching followed by a period of online tuition and are designed for those already working in the industry. Visit http://www.skillset.org/build/ to browse all available courses and find out more.

This course will equip you with the technical computing skills necessary in the design and implementation of computer graphics tools and scripts, and the knowledge to select the correct scripting languages, application programming interfaces and techniques to solve computer generated imagery problems. You will apply standard software engineering techniques, enabling you to work as part of a development team solving complex technical issues in a modern computer animation production environment. The main scripting language used will be Python as it is now the most common scripting language in… more

Participants taking this course will individually conceive and develop a short film intended for festival entry or for distribution via mobile phones or the web, whether it is a viral advert or a showcase for your talents on YouTube. The short film will be progressed up to, but not including, production. You will be encouraged to work collaboratively with writers in creating a script and will be taught via online individual tutorials and seminars. Short films provide an ideal chance to showcase your talents. There has never been a better opportunity to get your work seen as short films are… more

Participants will create a distribution and marketing plan for a feature film, making their idea commercially viable in the digital world. You'll learn how to balance creativity and business in devising a realistic strategy. Topics covered will include media business strategy; identifying, understanding and managing rights; contracts; principles of marketing and distribution; financing; international marketing; film and television market and festival opportunities; guerrilla marketing; low-budget strategies for the digital age; compliance issues; clearance issues and third party rights… more

During this course you will develop skills and knowledge in the field of Animation rigging for computer animation purposes, which will enable you to deal more skilfully with changing theories and techniques in your continuing career. You will study a number of subjects which form the foundation of rigging for animation productions, allowing you to explore and develop rigs that are innovative and fit for purpose. The course will be underpinned with a comprehensive study of anatomy & basic body mechanics, design considerations and implications when using different types of motion data, ho… more

This course will provide you with grounding in historical and contemporary visual arts with a view to developing a broader and more attuned visual vocabulary. You will develop an appreciation and awareness of the principles and practices that form the basis of contemporary visual languages. You will develop your critical visual skills, whilst learning about the historical, theoretical, and contextual underpinnings that frame our visual culture.

This course is part of the Build Your Own MA portfolio of Professional Media Short Courses being delivered in Skillset Media Academies across Englan… more

This course is primarily aimed at Journalists, News Editors and News Producers who wish to enhance and adapt their skills for an integrated digital newsroom environment and explore the roles and responsibilities of the digital news production team.

This course is part of the Build Your Own MA portfolio of Professional Media Short Courses being delivered in Skillset Media Academies across England. All of these short courses offer postgraduate credits and can be taken individually or in combination with other courses across the network to achieve a recognised qualification, ranging from a Postg… more

If you would like to develop the skills, tools and knowledge to manage audio post production mixing for film, TV and new media, this is the course for you. After this course you will have an understanding of the complex processes and workflows involved with crafting a professional audio mix for visuals using NEVE DFC technology that you can apply to your own area of specialism.

This course is part of the Build Your Own MA portfolio of Professional Media Short Courses being delivered in Skillset Media Academies across England. All of these short courses offer postgraduate credits and can be t… more

Develop an understanding of current knowledge, issues and opportunities within the role of the Shooting Director for film or television. This course is primarily aimed at Researchers, Assistant Producers or Producers within small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), who have limited previous experience in directing and/or TV camera operating.

This course is part of the Build Your Own MA portfolio of Professional Media Short Courses being delivered in Skillset Media Academies across England. All of these short courses offer postgraduate credits and can be taken individually or in combination… more

This course is aimed at multi skilled professionals with an intermediate understanding of key frame animation who would like to move their skills forward with more advanced techniques such as motion tracking, 3d animation and detailed work such as colour correction for broadcast and other media. Participants will also have the opportunity to design, plan and produce an animation using After Effects.

This course is part of the Build Your Own MA portfolio of Professional Media Short Courses being delivered in Skillset Media Academies across England. All of these short courses offer postgraduat… more

Professional Editing & Post Production Workflows is aimed at those who are familiar with the post-production process and editing software and wish to develop their knowledge and creative ability further. The course will explore advanced techniques such as DVD creation, titling and graphics, media management and efficient editing.

This course is part of the Build Your Own MA portfolio of Professional Media Short Courses being delivered in Skillset Media Academies across England. All of these short courses offer postgraduate credits and can be taken individually or in combination with oth… more

This course is aimed at editors or self cutting producer/directors who would like to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of graphics, text and titling. In particular it will teach participants to add titles and lower third graphics into their existing workflow, whilst developing their creative and artistic skills in relation to typography and the moving image. Participants will also be taught to understand the impact and communication possibilities of choosing different text within their editing package.

This course is part of the Build Your Own MA portfolio of Professional Med… more

This short course is aimed at producers, directors, designers, developers and video-journalists who wish to extend their skills to studio production. It builds upon prior learning and professional knowledge to achieve quality results with green screen chroma key, using state-of-the-art facilities at Southampton Solent University's TV studio and post-production units. You will learn to identify, design, plan, execute and provide effective creative solutions for production, business or technical issues.

This course is part of the Build Your Own MA portfolio of Professional Media Short Co… more

Gain a thorough understanding of the role of Production Management within the television industry by examining issues such as:
- The commissioning process and role of the PM
- Legal Issues and Compliance (music and archive copyright, clearances, editorial guidelines, insurance, rights)
- Logistics (scheduling, pre-production/production/post-production, budgeting and cashflows, digital workflows and paperwork)
- The Production Office (Contracts, Licences, HR systems)
- Personal Skills (working with freelancers, negotiating deals and influencing, managing a team, time management and planning).
All pa… more