Course Description

Overview

The EdHat IHD Level 5 in Film and TV Production is designed to provide opportunities for learners to apply their creativity, knowledge and practical skills in organization or workplace with academic prospects. This course is strategically designed to provide progression into employment on achieving the EdHat IHD Level 5 in film and TV production award or following further study to degree level.

Entry Requirements

Programs of EdHat International Higher Diploma are designed particularly for those students who have recently been in education with an entry profile as follows:

Relevant NQF Level 3 qualifications or

  • An access to Higher Education certificate awarded by an approved Further Education institution or equivalent.
  • EdHat International Higher Diploma programs may also be accessed by those with previous relevant learning and/or work experience. In such cases the entry profile may include:
  • Accreditation of Prior Certified Learning (APCL) which gives recognition to learning which has been formally assessed and for which a certificate has been awarded other than those listed above; or
  • Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) which gives recognition to knowledge and skills developed through different types of experience, such as work and voluntary activities. Mature students may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience.

Assessment

Level of Assessment Type of Assessment Weightage Purpose of Assessment
Module Level On-Line 40% Theoretical Aspects of the Module
Examinations
Assignment 60% Practical Implementation aspects of the Module
Program Level Final Project or Industrial Training 100% Ensure the student meets the Program Objectives

 

Units

Semester: 1

Unit ID Unit Name Unit category Credits
GCU 0102 End User Applications General Core Unit 10
GCU 0103 Computer Platforms General Core Unit 10
GCU 0101 Organization and Behavior General Core Unit 10
LCS 0101 Personal Skills Development Language and Communication Skills 10
LCS 0102 English for Academic Purposes – Level I Language and Communication Skills 0
SPA 0101 History of Film and TV Media in the World Specialized Elective Unit: Pool A 10
SPA 0102 Introduction to Film and TV Media Specialized Elective Unit: Pool A 10

Semester: 2

Unit ID Unit Name Unit category Credits
LCS 0201 English for Academic Purposes – Level II Language and Communication Skills 0
SPC 0204 Film as an Aesthetic Media Specialized Core Unit 10
SPZ 0101 Possibilities and Limitations of TV Specialized Core Unit 10
SPZ 0102 Electronic Media and Society Specialized Core Unit 10
SPZ 0103 Emergence of Film and TV Media Specialized Core Unit 10
MTE 0201 Electronic Media and Politics Specialized Elective Unit: Pool B 10
MTE 0202 Electronic Media and Technology Specialized Elective Unit: Pool B 10

Semester: 3

Unit ID Unit Name Unit category Credits
RED 0201 Research Methods Language and Communication Skills 10
LCS 0301 English for Academic Purposes – Level III Language and Communication Skills 0
SPZ 0301 Film Genres Specialized Core Unit 10
SPZ 0302 Structure of a Motion Picture Company and a TV Network Specialized Core Unit 10
SPZ 0303 Aspects of Film Specialized Core Unit 10
SPZ 0304 Production Planning for Film and Television Media Specialized Core Unit 10
SPZ 0305 Theories and Ideologies for Film and Television Criticism Specialized Core Unit 10

Semester: 4

Unit ID Unit Name Unit category Credits
SPZ 0402 Tele Drama Production and Visual Culture Specialized Core Unit 10
SPZ 0401 Screen Play Writing Specialized Core Unit 10
SPZ 0403 Instrumental and Technological Training Specialized Core Unit 10
SPZ 0404 Short Films and Live Telecasting Specialized Core Unit 10
SPI 0401 Film and TV Production Project or Industrial Experience Specialized Project or Industrial Experience 20