Film Making Diploma - Overview
- General Requirements
- Subject Overview
The Digital Film Making Diploma programme covers all necessary aspects of computer-based video production techniques and camera techniques. It presents students with a complete and far-reaching education. The course content and structure encourage students to learn the theoretical background to the topics covered and to apply this, creatively, to the production process. Individual practical time and experimentation is an essential component of the course. Successful completion of the diploma level gives graduates the possibility to continue their studies towards a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Film Making.
Aims
Students will have a broad, yet focused, understanding and skill-set in all of the main areas related to film production and post production. The course ensures that students will have the necessary skills to continue developing and adapting to the changes in this fast paced industry. Essential skills and techniques are taught in a creative atmosphere with a strong emphasis on the practical application of design and theoretical concepts.
Course Details
Qualification
SAE Diploma (Equal to 180 University credit points)
Diploma Entry Requirements
Note: If you are applying from outside the United Kingdom please contact the SAE Institute in your country to confirm your equivalent educational standing or contact SAE directly.
- minimum age 17; and
- completion of a minimum of two grade C GCSE’s or equivalent; or
- mature age students over 21 years; or
- on receipt of suitable evidence, SAE shall seek to admit all prospective students (via special entry) who are considered to have a reasonable chance of success in the programme.
Diploma Duration
12 months full time or 24 months part time (900 clock hours)
Degree Pathway
After successful completion of the SAE Diploma programme students are able to continue their studies to the degree level. The degree is issued in partnership with Middlesex University and is a BA (Hons) Film Making degree.
Assessment method and award
Practical
- throughout the course, students submit a number of prescribed practical projects; and
- students undertake a substantial film project, within the guidelines set by the Institute; and
- a final practical "show reel" presentation
Theoretical
- theoretical progress examinations are held at regular intervals over the duration of the Programme; and
- the preparation and submission of a written diploma assignment on a subject of the student's choice. (Subjects must be approved by the programme Co-ordinator); and
- a final written theory examination.
Award
- In order to qualify for the SAE Diploma, candidates need to reach an overall assessed mark of seventy five (75) percent (theory and practical).
- Graduates who have successfully completed the Diploma programme qualify for up to half (180 credit points) credit towards the BA (Hons) Film Making Arts Degree Programme.