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Continued Professional Development (CPD) Editing and Post Production modules are aimed at film makers and industry professionals who are looking to improve their skills and learn new software to develop their professional practice. The modules are designed around applicants with full time work, with classes taking place on evenings and weekends.
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The CPD modules will enable you to develop advanced knowledge, understanding and skills within the module subject area.You'll be prepared for future career development and advance film editing techniques. The teaching is delivered by industry professionals and it emphasises the roles of all personnel in the Editing Department in the context of digital film production. Subjects covered include: transcoding rushes, recording formats, colour grading, audio post production and delivery platforms.
These tailored modules offer deep exposure to the skills, knowledge and creativity required to get a secure foothold in the competitive world of Editing and Post Production (EPP).
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Each module outline below will give you an idea of the content and any prior experience and/or qualifications required in order to take the module.
Starting September 2019
Starting January 2020
A background in film editing is essential, with at least four years of experience either freelance or with a company.
To show interest in one of our courses, please email course director Ben Mallaby with your CV and portfolio. Should you meet our requirements, you will be invited in for an interview with the course team.
Apply for the Art of Editing.
Apply for Colour Grading and Finishing.
Home/EU postgraduate students and research students should apply through our dedicated application system.
Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.
International applicants should use our international application system. Full details can be found on our How to apply section for international students.
See our admissions policy (PDF File 1,043 KB) and complaints policy (PDF File 516 KB).
Your application will be circulated to a number of potential supervisors who will look at your academic qualifications, experience and the research proposal to decide whether your research interest is something that could be supervised at LSBU.
There will also be an interview either by telephone or at the University. If you are successful you will be offered a place on a course and informed of the next enrolment date. The whole process normally takes between six to eight weeks, from receipt of your application to a decision being made about your application at the School.
We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read the How to apply tab for this course.
Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.
We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read the How to apply tab for this course.
Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.
The cost of each module is £1200, which includes 12 teaching sessions over 12 weeks – these classes will take place in the evening. Please note, you will only have access to our technical equipment and spaces during sessions and at no time outside of this.
The individual fee for this course is shown above. For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for postgraduate students.
We have a range of PhD Scholarships available in partnership with businesses and organisations; read notices of PhD studentships.
Course Enquiries - UK
Tel: 0207 815 7500
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