Diploma Programme

The diploma programme will produce students who are technically and aesthetically proficient in all areas of film and television production to a high level of effectiveness, with the emphasis on comprehensive acquisition of core skills. Courses will be taught through practical and experiential learning with a theory basis. The diploma has been developed out of years of experience in the film production industry to produce graduates who will be useful at work right out of college.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this programme, graduates will be able to:

1. Operate broadcast equipment in the television studio and the control room in accordance with relevant practices and procedures.
2. Write scripts for commercials, films, and documentaries.
3. Direct, capture and Produce feature films, documentaries and drama.
4. Edit video and films with high technical standards and aesthetic awareness.
5. Understand and apply sound design techniques, set design and lighting.
6. Understand and put into practice the planning and management of film production.

Rules and regulations governing diploma

Duration & Course Structure

The Diploma will run for two years of two semesters each (four semesters).

Each year is divided into two semesters one Television and one Film production. Several key units are in two stages, with Level One taught in Year One and Advanced Level taught in Year Two.

Each semester is 16 weeks (12weeks teaching, 2 weeks practicals and 2 weeks exams)

36 contact hours per unit, with 30 learning hours per week and 7 units per semester

Class hours 8.30-10.30; 11-1pm; 2pm-4pm

Learning Methods

Outcomes and competencies will be achieved through lectures, reading the required course reading materials, viewing others' productions, demonstrations of equipment and hands-on experience. Shooting a film or video is unexpectedly difficult, time consuming and dependent on group organisation; much of the course is taken up with teaching you how to ruthlessly organise yourselves and your material, & such preparation must be taken seriously.

Mentoring Days

Producers,Directors,Technicians,and other prominent people in the local industry will hold one day Master-mentoring Class every week. These professionals will be drawn from all departments of the industry.