HNC/D Creative Industries: Television

Overview

About This Course: 

HNC

This is a highly practical course covering the main aspects of television production.

HND

This course develops skills in all areas of television production, including camera, sound, editing, sound dubbing and lighting.

What You Need: 
  • An NQ or NC in TV or equivalent SVQ, OR
  • Higher English and three Standard Grades at Credit level, OR
  • Relevant television experience.
  • Examples of your work.

More Information

What You Study: 

HNC

The subjects you’ll study are TV Directing, Basic Camera, Basic Sound, Basic Editing, Live Multi-Camera Studio, Production Management, Production Assistant and Digital Editing.

HND

In the first year you’ll study the same subjects as the HNC. The second year allows you to specialise in camera, sound and lighting – including Directing on Location, Advanced Single Camera, Location Lighting, Location Sound and Production Management.  Alternatively, you can specialise in Post-Production - Directing on Location, Advanced Digital Editing, Sound Dubbing and Production Management.

After The Course: 

Career

The television industry is expanding and there are opportunities for skilled graduates both in broadcasting and with independent production companies.

Continuing study

HNC

Apply for second year of BA (Hons) Broadcast and Production course at the University of the West of Scotland or the HND offered at the college.

HND

Apply for third year of BA TV offered in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University’s School of Arts and Creative Industries.

How Long: 

Two years, starting in August. You can also leave after one year with a Higher National Certificate.

Location: 

City Campus North Hanover Street.

Contact

Contact Name: 

George Neilson

Contact Number: 

0141 566 4392

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