Diploma In Digital Film Production

Course details

The Diploma in Digital Film Production covers all necessary aspects of computer-based video production and camera techniques. You will be introduced to camera operation, lighting, video and audio editing, script writing, motion graphics, colour grading and compositing. Successful completion of the diploma level gives graduates the possibility to continue their studies towards a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Digital Film Making.

QUALIFICATION

• Diploma in Digital Film Production

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

To complete requirements for graduation and receive a SAE Institute diploma, students must satisfy the examination board on all modules of study with a minimum grade of 16 or better and have attended at least 90% of the class hours in the program.

SKILLS AND OUTCOMES

The course is designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge in digital video production including:

• Camera operation
• Lighting techniques
• Video and audio editing
• Motion graphics
• Planning and managing projects
• Storyboarding
• Script writing
• Compositing
• Digital visual effects

CAREER OPTIONS

• Director
• Director of Photography 
• Cameraman
• Camera Assistant
• Video Editor
• Visual Effects Editor
• Compositor
• Producer
• Assistant Producer

DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL FILM PRODUCTION VIEW

SEMESTER 1

• Communications and Computer Technologies FMD 100.1
• Introduction to Digital Imaging FMD 101.1
• Digital Audio & Video Production FMD 100.2
• Introduction To Post Production FMD 103.1

SEMESTER 2

• Scriptwriting & Storyboarding FMD 102.1
• Motion Graphics FMD 104.1
• Television Commercial (TVC) Production FMD 104.2 
• Principles of 3D Modelling FMD 101.2

SEMESTER 3

• Visual FX FMD 201.2
• Documentary Production FMD 102.2
• Audio Post Production FMD 103.2
• Advanced Post Production FMD 201.1

SEMESTER 4

• Television Production FMD 202.1
• Music Video Production FMD 202.2

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants would normally be expected to meet the following requirements:

Minimum Age: 17

Education completion of : 

• GCE O-Level, min 2 passes including English D7 and above or
• N-Level, min 2 passes including English D7 and above or
• ITE Certificate or 
• SAE Certificate 

As a creative school, SAE Institute is always looking for people who are excited about the creative media industries and therefore welcomes applicants without formal qualifications. In such cases, we will interview the student and may look at a portfolio of their work. For applications from mature students (aged 21 and above), we also consider work and life experience. In such cases, SAE Institute requires applicants to provide satisfactory evidence of their ability to successfully complete the programme.