Foundation Degree in Creative Industries - Film & Video

Campus: Queens Road

Length of Course: Full-time 2 years

Fees: £7,500* per year

Course Description: This is an innovative course designed and delivered in partnership with employers, to equip students with the relevant knowledge and skills required by the creative industries.  It provides students with practical and theoretical skills in television and film, providing specialist training from scriptwriting to camerawork and editing.

The course will provide students with the opportunity to work with business clients and media professionals, enabling the development of project management, team working and problem solving skills and communication techniques.

Entry Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 A Levels at grade C or above or
• A BTEC National Diploma/Certificate or equivalent in a related subject or
• A BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies, Art & Design or
• A mature student with industrial or relevant experience.

 

Method of Application: Entry is either via Route A or Route B (UCAS). Completion of a College Application Form.

 

* IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING TUITION FEES:

The Welsh Government will provide Welsh Students studying on a full time course with a non-means tested tuition fee grant of £4,035. As such full time students will have to pay only £3,465 for which fee loans are available through the Student Loan Company.

 

What our students say: 

"This course has provided me with the esential knowledge and skills to rpogress with my career.  The personal, helpful and encouraging approach to teaching has allowed me to reach a standard of work I never thought possible." Matthew Truelove

"Studying a Foundation Degree at Bridgend College has given me the opportunity to experience work in the film and video industry, carrying out work experience for the BBC. This invaluable experience has helped to build my confidence and contact base." Stuart Apsee

"Studying the course at Bridgend has given me the tools to follow my dream of working in the media industry. The knowledge and experience of all the tutors is a highly valuable resource." Liam Dovey 

"The facilities and equipment located at the campus are exceptional, with up-to-date iMac technology." Kevin Wong

"This course has introduced me to various professional contacts in and around South Wales, contacts which I’m continuing to expand. The actual course is a lot of fun - brilliant to get to grips with technical elements, from camera to lighting and sound. And the small class size is such a benefit as the equipment is always readily available for use." Sion Hill