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    FdA Editing and Post Production: Industry Practice

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    This course has been designed for people who are interested in making editing and post-production their career choice; or for those who are already working in the media industry wishing to extend their range of skills whilst they earn.

    There are three key events in the life of every production: the script, the shoot, and the edit. Editing is where it all comes together, where meaning is created through cutting sound and picture. This is the moment when the story is finally told.

    This course will give you the skills to thrive in the post-production industry. This industry continues to see rapid change and expansion: in the UK, post-production now employs around 25,000 people with a turnover close to £2.2 billion per annum. From iPod to IMAX, post-production is delivering to an ever-widening range of platforms. The demand for multi-skilled professionals has never been greater. In response, this course offers you essential skills in editing, visual effects, compositing, grading, audio-post, and broadcast technology, alongside the essential critical and interpersonal skills demanded by industry.

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    Assessment

    You will be assessed through a mixture of your practical work, showcases and exhibitions that provides evidence of the context and process around the resulting work as well as the work itself. Essays, blog entries, business plans and reports, and dissertations are also used in this context. In line with the learning outcomes of the course, assessment requirements become progressively more challenging as you progress through the levels.

    Career prospects

    Graduates can enter the industry as runners, VT operators, video encoders, edit assistants, assistant colourists, trainee special effects/compositors.  Within two to three years of industry practice, individuals can progress to roles as editors, colourists, compositors, and MCR technicians. Graduates will also possess essential skills suited to a freelance career.

    Progression

    Graduates can top-up their Foundation Degree to obtain a BA (Hons) by completing the third year of our BA (Hons) Editing and Post Production course.

    Level 1Level 2Level 3

    Level 1 has a strong practical dimension intended to equip you with a comprehensive range of skills.

    You will study: network; roto & track; professional contexts; communication and visualisation; technical runner; broadcast technology; cut to the chase 1; and cut to the chase 2.

    This course offers considerable flexibility in terms of progression. If you wish you may complete just Level 1 of the course and receive the exit award of Certificate of Higher Education. If you successfully complete both levels you will receive a Foundation degree. If you average grade C or above at Level 2, you may then apply to progress to Level 3 of the BA (Hons) Editing and Post Production course.

    Level 2 allows for a wide variety of work situations and study choices. All units will be delivered using our virtual learning environment (VLE) backed up by regular tutor/mentor contact. You will attend Ravensbourne approximately three times each term.

    To help you manage work/study life, the academic year at level 2 runs for four terms from July to the following June.

    At level 2 you will study: contextual studies; post trade; reflective practitioner; story 1; story 2; post house systems, and showcase.

    If you average grade C or above at Level 2, you may then apply to progress to Level 3 of the BA (Hons) Editing and Post Production course.

    If you average grade C or above at Level 2, you may then apply to progress to Level 3 of the BA (Hons) Editing and Post Production course.

    Duration

    2 years full time

    Entry requirements

    Students will normally be expected to possess four GCSEs (grade C or above) or equivalent (preferably including English and Maths) and also to hold at least one of the following or equivalent UK or international qualification:
  • 1 A level, grade C or above
  • 2 AS levels, grade C or above
  • 1 vocational A level, grade C or above
  • Level 3 Foundation Diploma or National Diploma
  • Advanced Diploma, grade C or above
  • International Baccalaureate, 24 points or above

    • Fees

    Home/EU: £8,750 per year International: £10,200 per year

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    Testimonial

    “I am in an institution that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and it makes learning both fun and challenging.

    Tutors at Ravensbourne have a vested interest, they are passionate and they just know their stuff.

    Industry links with Ravensboure are so strong. Literally everywhere I have been, they know I know what I am talking about, there’s an automatic trust and companies always want me to come back.”

    Dayo Balogun, FdA Editing and Post Production: Industry Practice

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