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Bachelor of Arts in Film Production

Overview

Course Overview

SAE Institute’s Film Production degree explores all the creative and technical elements of digital filmmaking, with an emphasis on developing your practical skills in pre-production, production, post-production and distribution.

Throughout the 3-year course you will gain proficiency in the many departments that make up the production process, learning within an innovative and hands-on environment that boosts your creative confidence and artistic independence through the completion of a range of creative media projects. On completion of the degree, you will have acquired a holistic knowledge of the film industry, and be thoroughly prepared with the skills and knowledge needed to embark on an exciting career in the industry.

Unlike many other creative media schools, SAE’s students have access to film and sound gear for use on personal projects on top of the normal requirements for course assignments. For a list of available gear, please click here

QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Arts in Film Production

SAQA ID: 90672; Duration 3 years; NQF Level 7;

  • Cape Town
  • Johannesburg

Skills

You will learn

  • Camera techniques
  • Production techniques
  • Cinematography
  • Visual effects
  • Production design
  • Screen design
  • Storytelling
  • Post production
  • Screen writing
  • Industry knowledge

Careers

Career Options

  • Video editor
  • Cinematographer
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Visual effects Artist
  • Colourist

Modules

Bachelor of Arts in Film Production
SEMESTER 1 - YEAR 1
Film Studies 1 Business of Film & Cinematography 2 Sound for Picture Screenwriting & Directing 1
Academic Literacy & Critical Thinking
SEMESTER 2 - YEAR 1
Film Studies 2 Business of Film & Cinematography 2 Post Production 1 Production Design
SEMESTER 3 - YEAR 2
Business of Film & Cinematography 3 Post Production 2 Digital Imaging Screenwriting & Directing 2
SEMESTER 4 - YEAR 2
Business of Film & Cinematography 4 Post Production 3 Motion Graphics Research Methodology
Creative Project 1
SEMESTER 5 - YEAR 3
Business and Legal Studies Business Film & Cinematography 5 Visual Effects (“VFx) Creative Project 2: Screenwriting & Pre-production
Creative Project 3: Research
SEMESTER 6 - YEAR 3
Financing & Distribution Post Production 4 Creative Project 4
Modules & Module Content Subject to Change.

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    Bachelor

Entry requirements

Basic Entry Requirements

  • A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent academic learning of an NQF 4 qualification or higher, with university exemption/endorsement.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Adequate hearing abilities & adequately sighted.
English Language Proficiency

Successful applicants for all courses must be proficient in written and spoken English.

In case of TOEFL or IELTS testing, students must score:

  • 6.0 on IELTS
  • 550 on TOEFL (paper-based)
  • 213 on TOEFL (computer-based)
  • 79 (Internet based)

If an applicant is a native English speaker or has studied in the medium of English on a secondary or post-secondary level, then the English language test requirement may be waived.
 

Additional Entry Requirements

There may be additional entry requirements pertinent to your field of study, these will be communicated to you upon application.

Fees and Payments

Fees: View our current Fee Schedule for information on our course fees.

Payment Options: View our current payment options.

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