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Film, TV, Media, Animation and Journalism

Whether you want a career as a film or TV director, editor, producer, camera operator, lighting designer, or animator, our courses are specifically designed to give you the tools, and the professional showreel and CV for you to #CreateYourCareer.

The UK Film & TV sector is an international success story at the forefront of the digital revolution. With the increased range of platforms for viewing content beyond that of cinemas, and traditional TV, such as through streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon and the web, there has never been a greater demand for new content creators, and skills to drive the industry forward.

Creative Focus

Create short films, podcasts, magazines, music videos and more.

Industry Software

Gain access to the Adobe Creative Suite in college and at home.

Taught by professionals

Our tutors are highly qualified and experienced industry practitioners.

Get a Degree

Study a University qualification locally, with plenty of tutor support.

Key information

These highly practical courses are all about showcasing the development of practical skills, underpinned with theory that compliments the making of actual productions and media products.

Whether this is creating a short film, music video, magazine/newspaper, documentary, corporate video, live studio shoot, film soundtrack, podcast, or in the case of our HE courses and in making a feature film production or working with an inhouse video production company, it’s all building professional behaviours and learning about how the industry operates and is evolving.

You will be able to explore how to use HD cameras, DSLR’s and digital editing software, use of TV studio other Adobe digital systems.

You can become a…

  • Film Director
  • Camera Operator
  • Editor
  • Animator
  • Producer
  • Lighting Technician
  • Visual Effects Designer
  • Studio Floor Manager
  • Scriptwriter
  • Online Video Content Producer

Take the next step with a career in Film, TV, Media, Animation and Journalism

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Foundation Degree in Film & Television Production Technology

Whether you want a career in directing, editing, producing, cinematography, lighting or animation, this course is designed to provide the tools and the professional showreel you need to kickstart a career behind the scenes in digital film and television production.

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Why SSC?

At South Staffordshire College our students come first, and everything we do is aimed at helping you to realise your full potential. We are about careers not courses and our expert staff will make sure you have the skills and knowledge needed to give you that competitive edge for when you start your career within your chosen industry.

As a school leaver, you will be treated as an adult, within a friendly and supportive environment. You’ll enjoy more freedom and independence, and you’ll make many new friends, all with the same passion and journey ahead as you. As an adult, we understand you may feel uneasy about returning to education, but there is no need to be. We have smaller class sizes and supportive tutors to make you feel very welcome.

#CreateYourCareer with us.

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