DFP402 · Semester 1 · 14 Weeks · FHEQ L4
The Craft of Film Production.
Practical training in cameras, lighting, sound and editing — collaborating in small crews, with health and safety on set as the foundation. Module starts Mon 28 Sep 2026.
Assessment 1 · Week 14 · 100%
SummativeAssessment 1 — Short Film + Production Portfolio
Independently or in a small team, produce a 3–4 minute short film with a full production portfolio. The reflective report focuses on the role(s) you undertook, the collaborative and creative decisions, and how health and safety was integrated throughout.
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"Tide Marks"
"Your second act earns its silence — but I'd cut the boat sequence by twelve seconds. The image holds; the music doesn't need to."
Hana Brevik
Editing tutor · 2 hours ago
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Featured lessons
DirectingFoundation · 1h 30m
On-set Roles, Communication & Health and Safety
Hazards, risk assessment, safe handling of equipment and emergency procedures — plus the call sheet, the chain of command and how a small crew actually talks to itself on set.
CinematographyFoundation · 2h 12m
Camera Types, Framing & Movement
Camera bodies, lens choice, shot size and movement — the working language of basic cinematography for a small-crew production.
CinematographyIntermediate · 1h 58m
Lighting — Key Setups, Mood & Tone
Key, fill and back. Natural light versus artificial. Building mood and tone with contrast, colour and direction.
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Tide Marks
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