Raindance BTEC Level 5 HND in Filmmaking (leading towards entry to a Raindance Top-Up BA (Hons) in Film and Performing Arts Practices)

Raindance gives you the opportunity to attend world-class courses delivered by industry professionals. With an internationally-recognised HND you have the option of progressing to the Top-up BA, or you can take the plunge and go straight into exciting job prospects in the film industry.

This is a full-time University level course. Through Raindance, students will have the opportunity to attend renowned courses delivered by industry professionals and attend our networking events to develop further opportunities.

What you will learn

Students will focus on practical, technique-centred learning, which includes directing, producing, lighting techniques, cinematography, and screenwriting.

Year 1: Foundation:

All students study common modules in their first year to build the foundation of the study programme

Modules:

• Individual Project (Pearson-set)
• Creative Media Industry
• Professional Practice
• Film & Television Practices
• Film Studies
• Light & Sound
• Film & Video Editing
• Script Writing for Film & Television

Raindance Year 1 Courses:

Saturday film school
Filmmakers foundation certificate
Directors foundation certificate
Writers foundation certificate
Technical foundation certificate
Basic cinematography
Hands on directing 1
Hands on directing 2
Directing actors
Movie Genre Foundation Certificate.

Year2: Specialisation:

In the second year, students start to specialise in specific areas of filmmaking, developing their skills further and working in teams on industry-style projects.

Modules:

• Collaborative Project (Pearson-set)
• Personal Professional Development
• Advanced Film & Television Studies
• Drama
• Documentary
• Directing
• Marketing & Promotion
• Audio Techiniques

Raindance Year 2 Courses:

Producers foundation certificate
Documentary foundation certificate
Comedy intensive with Steve Kaplan
Lo-To-No budget filmmaking with Elliot Grove
Saturday VR film school
Create and market your web series
Script analysis for directors
The short film project
Write and sell the Hot script
Pitching Skills Workshop.