"When I grow up, I still want to be a director". -- Steven Spielberg

Pulse College's new Film & TV Course commences this September 2010.

Designed for today's new generation of film makers, this diploma in film production was created for people who share a passion for the creative arts. With an equal balance of theory, hands-on and real world experience, these intensive full and part-time courses are a must for any aspiring filmmaker.

Due to the constant changes in technology, filmmaking requires a combination of many skill sets.

Our passionate and experienced teaching staff, together with top industry guest lecturers, will train you to become multi-skilled in all of the elements of film making.

Show Reel

As well as acquiring the necessary qualifications, throughout the year students must produce a high quality show reel to give potential employers examples of their technical and creative skills.
During the year you will produce a:

• Film Short (which will be submitted to various film festivals)
• Music Video (by collaborating with our 2nd year sound students)
• Television Advert (pitch your ideas to a company and produce an advert they can use)

"Cinema should make you forget you are sitting in a theatre". -- Roman Polanski

Equipment

Learn your trade using "real-world" equipment.

• Shoot your show reel in HD with the new Sony PMW EX 1 cameras.
• Light your creation with the professional Ianiro and Kino Flo lighting rigs.
• Add stunning backdrops to your presentations using Green Screen techniques.
• Edit your work on the industry standard Avid™Media Composer and Apple's™ Final Cut Pro Systems.
• Stylise your images with imaginative Graphics with Apple's™ Motion.

Careers

"Most people think of the obvious career choices such as director, cameraman, or soundman but these jobs are just the tip of the iceberg when you consider the many behind-the-scene departments. By getting involved in filming at any level and learning as much as you can about the different career paths, you are more likely to find where your talent lies." -- Clifford Thurlow

So here's a few more you might not have thought of:

• Film Editor
• Boom Operator
• Script Writer
• Foley Editor
• Colourist
• Producer
• Effects & Graphics Editor
• DOP

Click the title of each course for more information and fees.
Deposits can be paid by the following methods; cash, credit card, cheque, postal order or bank transfer.