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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Film Production Technology

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Film Production Technology course at Nottingham Trent University.

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A level

64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: P313

Here's what Nottingham Trent University says about its Film Production Technology course.

This course is currently taught by Confetti, but from September 2025 will be taught by the Nottingham School of Art & Design (NSA&D). Course content and learning outcomes will not change

Throughout this Film Production foundation degree you’ll learn the skills needed to work in a variety of technical roles within the film production process. You’ll get a wide range of experience whilst developing a specific area of expertise and developing a strong portfolio of work, tailored to your career aspirations.

From ideation and pre-production to post-production and the final exhibition of films, you’ll be immersed in every aspect of the filmmaking process.

Develop expertise in camera operation, lighting techniques, editing, colour grading, audio recording, and sound design, while building a portfolio showcasing your industry experience.

Source: Nottingham Trent University

Course details

Qualification

Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Department

School of Art and Design

Location

City Campus | Nottingham

Duration

2 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Film production

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

Year One Audio-Visual Film Technologies (20 credit points) The Evolution of Film Technology (20 credit points) Film Project Management (20 credit points) Applied Film Technologies (20 credit points) Post-Production Technology for Film (20 credit points) Script to Screen (20 credit points)

Year Two Advanced Film Technologies (20 credit points) Short Film Development (20 credit points) Short Film Production (20 credit points) Film Industry Practice (20 credit points) Advanced Post-Production Technology for Film (20 credit points) Non-Fiction Filmmaking (20 credit points)

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Nottingham Trent University students who took the Film Production Technology course - or another course in the same subject area.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

94%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

91%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

85%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

88%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

88%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

91%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

87%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

86%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

97%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

94%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

93%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

91%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

86%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

97%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

75%

med

How well organised is your course?

69%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

88%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

77%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

90%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

87%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

78%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

98%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

88%

high

Student information

See who's studying at Nottingham Trent University. These students are taking Film Production Technology or another course from the same subject area.

Film production
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female24%Male75%Other1%
Where students come from
International1%UK99%
Student performance
2:1 or above86%
Number of students125
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PsychologyC
MathematicsB
Media StudiesB
Film StudiesC
GeographyC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Nottingham Trent University graduates who took Film Production Technology - or another course in the same subject area.

Creative arts and design

Earnings

£21.9k

First year after graduation

£25.6k

Third year after graduation

£29.2k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Film Production Technology.

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