Media, Music & Sound Production
HND Television and Film with Multicamera Operations
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 8
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2025
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Course overview
HND Television with Multicamera Operations is the progression from HNC Television with Multicamera Operations, but if you have an HNC in a similar subject area or a strong portfolio of relevant prior experience you may also be considered for a place.
The course will build on your technical skills in camera, sound recording, editing and lighting, and you will further develop your multicamera skills, with a focus on working on the studio floor and in the gallery.
Most of the course is based on practical projects and activities. However, you will also further develop your written, analysis and academic skills, as well as preparing for working in the industry.
What you will learn
- Directing for a studio production
- Working in different roles as part of studio crew
- Floor management
- Vision mixing
- Critical analysis of texts
- Creating a CV for the Creative industries
- Work experience
How the course is assessed
- You will be assessed through practical and written assignments
- You will complete project work and associated production documentation
- Your professional behaviours will also be taken into account
Number of days per week
- Timetabled classes on 3 days a week plus additional self-directed work which might be at home, on location or on campus.
Entry requirements
- HNC qualification in a suitable, related subject
- If you have relevant work and life experience, we also welcome you to apply and attend an interview
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- External applicants will be invited to interview
- Progressing students will not require an interview
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
Upon completion of this HND course, you may wish to consider progressing onto our upcoming BA Film degree course here at Edinburgh College, to be delivered in partnership with Kingston University.
We also have a formal articulation agreement for a limited number of places at Napier University BA (Hons) Television, subject to application and interview.
Former students have also progressed onto Television and Film degree courses across the UK, including:
- Edinburgh College - PDA in Outside Broadcasting in Multicamera Productions
- Edinburgh Napier University - BA (Hons) Television
- Edinburgh Napier University - BSc (Hons) Digital Media and Interactive Design
- Edinburgh Napier University - BSc (Hons) Film (Year1 or 2 subject to interview and experience.)
- Glasgow Caledonian University - BSc (Hons) Digital Design
- Queen Margaret University - BA (Hons) Film and Media
- University of Stirling - BA (Hons) Film and Media
- Ravensborne London - BSc (Hons) Digital Television Technology
- The University of the West of Scotland - BA (Hons) in Broadcast Production TV and Radio
- Bournemouth University - BA (Hons) Television Production
- University of Westminster - Television Production BA (Hons)
Career options
Students go on to pursue careers in various fields within the screen industries, including:
- Studio manager
- Camera operator
- Outside broadcast technician
- Sound recordist
- Lighting supervisor
- Editor
- Vison mixer
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 25/08/25 |
