Video Production Course Qualification

Qualification

The qualification is called NCFE Video Production 100/1488/3 and must be presented in the form of a Portfolio accompanied by a Technical Notebook and a Video Tape with the students Edited Movie.  There are 5 Units in total that students must past in order to gain the qualification which are as follows:

Unit 01
Understand Applications of Moving Image Technology
Unit 02
Plan a Moving Image Sequence
Unit 03
Use A Video Camera
Unit 04
Create a Finished Moving Image Product
Unit 05
Prepare for Employment in the Moving Image Production Industry

 

This is what the portfolio must contain:

Unit 01: Understand Applications of Moving Image Technology

Development of Moving Image Technology
Effects of Using Narrative or Descriptive Sequencing/Composition
Formats and Applications of Video Cameras
Criteria used when selecting a video camera
Evaluation of footage
Principles of lights and optics
Health and Safety Legislation

 

Unit 02: Plan a Moving Image Sequence

A Collection of Source Material for Outline Ideas
Weather Forecast
A Draft Version Of The Shooting Script
A Draft Version Of The Shooting Storyboard
A Draft Version Of The Shooting Schedule
Finalised Version Of The Shooting Script
Finalised Version Of The Shooting Storyboard
Finalised Version Of The Shooting Schedule
Illustrations/Sketches/Plans/Photographs documenting the possible Location(s)
Circulation list of Recipients of the finalised copy of the Shooting Schedule
List of Possible Constraints
Justification of Choices/Selection for the Final Shooting Script
Justification of Choices/Selection for the Final Storyboard
Arrangement for Provision of Technical Resources for Shooting of the Footage
Environmental factors affecting a Location when Filming
Possible Location(s) Constraints
Health and Safety Implications regarding the chosen Location(s)
Assessor Observation

 

Unit 03: Use a Video Camera

Potential technical problems when filming in a studio and any precautions that could be taken
Appropriate transport preparations and Arrangements
Appropriate health and safety practices to observe whilst filming on location
Potential technical problems when filming on location and any precautions that could be taken
Records of request for permission for filming on location

 

Unit 04: Create A Finished Moving Image Product

Justification of Choices for the final Edit Decision-List (Own Materials)
Content and Purpose of an Editing Decision-List
Different Video Tape Formats
Justification of Choices for the final Edit Decision-List (Source Materials)
Factors which Effect Quality of Footage
The Assessor Observation
Written Evaluation

 

Unit 05: Prepare for Employment in the Moving Image Production Industry

Range of Jobs Available Within the Moving Image Production Industry
Work Practices and Sustainable Development
Reasons For Entering Into An Employment Contract
Types of Employment Contracts
Terms of Contracts
Standard Components of Employment Contracts
List of cost Involved in Becoming Self Employed
Financial Obligations Involved In Being Self Employed
Simple Record Keeping Methods
Qualities and skills sought by Employment in the Industry
Job Adverts from 3 different sources
Curriculum Vitae
A Career Development Plan

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