Free Level 4 Technical and Production Practice Course in Dartford. Classes run at North Kent College Dartford, full-time during the day. This one-year technical and production practice qualification is awarded by University of the Arts London and covers the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to work in the production arts industry. It suits those with an interest in TV and film, digital journalism, or related creative fields. The course also opens routes into higher education.
Who this course is for
The UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Technical & Production Practice for the Creative Industries has been designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to work in the Production Arts industry. The qualification is a one-year fast track into employment and will open up the possibility of further progression within Higher Education. It is suitable for students who have an interest in TV/Film and or Digital Journalism, or a related subject. The course consists of three units throughout the year. Unit 1: Establishing Principles of Technical and Production Practice This unit is designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to explore, enhance and sustain their professional development and determine a standard from which all other activities and learning will develop. Unit 2: Applied Professional Practice This unit further develops and refines your professional skill levels by placing them directly within a professional environment and exposing them to the realities of the workplace. You will have the opportunity of applying the technical and production skills acquired from your previous unit and testing them out in a professional context. Unit 3: Professional Development Project This ‘signature’ unit provides you with an opportunity to take control of your own professional development by independently initiating, researching, establishing and completing a production project. Unit 1 and 2 are graded Pass/Fail units that are internally assessed. Unit 3 is graded Pass, Merit, Distinction, Fail and is internally assessed and externally moderated. This unit will determine the overall grade for the overall L4 Professional Diploma Qualification.
What you will learn
You'll develop technical skills used in TV, film, and digital production environments.
You'll build knowledge of production arts processes from pre-production through to delivery.
You'll study digital journalism and its role in the creative industries.
You'll learn how production teams are organised and how to work within them.
You'll gain understanding of industry standards and professional practice in creative production.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom-based setting, full-time over one year. Learning is delivered through a combination of practical project work, studio-based activities, and taught sessions. Assessment is through coursework and practical assignments that reflect real production arts contexts. The centre will confirm the specific assessment schedule before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Dartford will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Production assistant, supporting TV or film shoots from day one
Stage technician, managing technical equipment for live productions
Digital journalist, creating content across online platforms
Broadcast technician, operating equipment in TV or radio environments
Production coordinator, organising schedules and logistics on set
Junior lighting or sound technician in theatre or broadcast settings
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Film Production or Media Production at university, building on your Level 4 foundation in a specialist area.
BA (Hons) in Digital Journalism, for those who want to develop their reporting and content skills further.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production, a two-year qualification that deepens technical and production knowledge before a full degree.
