About this Course
If you would like to learn all aspects of camera and lighting for filmmaking and be part of a production crew, the Higher Nitec in Filmmaking (Cinematography) course is for you! Learn how to master techniques in motion-picture camera set-up, camera operation, film lighting and work on advanced filmmaking equipment.
Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry
MODULE OBJECTIVES
Core Modules
- Filmmaking and Visual Storytelling
- Camera Fundamentals and Technology
- Lighting Design for Cinematography
- Cinematography Movement and Operations
- Production Aesthetics and Coordination
- Post-Production Design
- Applied Cinematography
- Project
- Personal and Professional Development I & II
- Interdisciplinary Studies I & II
- Sport and Wellness I & II
- Photography Essentials
- Audio for Video
- Entrepreneurship
- Cyber Wellness
- Entrepreneurship for Innovation
- Design Thinking
- Business Mandarin
- Calculus
- Statistics & Matrices
- First Aid, CPR and Sports Injuries
- Industry Attachment
- Overseas Experiential Programme
Progression Opportunities
Higher Nitec in Filmmaking (Cinematography) graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics.
Career Prospects
Higher Nitec in Filmmaking (Cinematography) graduates can develop their careers with film or TV production companies. Some of the job titles held by graduates include assistant to Camera Operator, Camera Assistant, Focus Puller, Steadycam Operator, Data Wrangler, Post-Production Assistant, Lighting Crew, Grip, Gaffer and Sound Recordists.
There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions such as Cinematographer or Director of Photography. The challenge is for student to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.
Pre-Production
- Assess creative concepts and design.
- Carry out technical assessments and design.
- Interpret the design of a stage production.
- Carry out practical assessments and design
Production
- Assist Director to carry out production.
- Assist the Art Director/Production Designer to carry out production.
- Carry out creative lighting for production.
- Carry out principal photography for production.
Post-Production
- Oversee post-production data management.
- Carry out creative and technical post-production work like colour correction and video grading.
Entry Requirements
To apply for the Higher Nitec in Filmmaking (Cinematography) course, you need to have:
GCE 'O' level grades in English Language, Mathematics and 1 other subject
Note: Applicants applying for this course must ensure that they are free from colour appreciation deficiency. Applicants must undergo admission interview.
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Course Info
- Course Provider Institute of Technical Education
- Course Category Business
- Course Price n/a
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