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About the course

This Film-Making Short Course is ideal for adult learners with an interest in creating their own films and developing practical media skills. Over 10 weeks, you will be guided by an experienced local filmmaker through the full process of narrative film production—from initial concept through to a finished short film.

You’ll gain hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment and facilities, including the college’s TV studio, broadcast cameras, and editing software. By the end of the course, you will have produced your own short film and gained a recognised Creative Media Production Group Project qualification.

Course content

You will explore the key stages of film production, including:

  • Scriptwriting and story development
  • Camera operation and shot composition
  • Lighting techniques for film
  • Sound recording and design
  • Editing and post-production
  • Working collaboratively as part of a film crew
  • Planning and producing your own short film
  • Building a creative portfolio and understanding distribution

Projects are practical and designed to develop both your technical ability and creative confidence.

How is the course delivered and assessed?

This course is delivered through practical, workshop-based sessions in the evening.

You will learn through:

  • Hands-on use of professional film equipment
  • Tutor-led demonstrations and guidance
  • Individual and group project work
  • Collaborative crew-based filming
  • Location-based filming workshops (by arrangement)

Assessment is informal, with ongoing feedback from the tutor throughout the course as you develop your skills and complete your film project.

About the tutor

Dan Fox is a Bristol-based filmmaker, cinematographer and educator. He has produced over 50 short films and has worked in camera departments on feature films, live events and corporate productions.

Dan is currently developing his first feature film and is passionate about supporting new filmmakers. His teaching focuses on helping learners build the practical skills and confidence needed to create their own narrative films.

What do I need to join
  • No previous film-making experience is required
  • A willingness to learn and work both independently and in teams
  • Applicants must be aged 19 or over at the start of the academic year