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PostgraduateDiploma

Assistant Camera (Focus Pulling and Loading)

National Film and Television School
Beaconsfield, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,800Per Year (Home)
£7,800Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The Diploma Assistant Camera (Focus Pulling and Loading) at National Film and Television School is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about advancing knowledge and professional skills. Based in Beaconsfield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year part-time structure. Build your skills as a 2nd and 1st Assistant Cameraperson. This innovative professional Diploma course equips camera trainees with the skills required for a successful career as 2nd and 1st ACs on both film and television drama. You will not only graduate from the course with the expertise required for AC roles, but also a number of credits and valuable Industry contacts from NFTS, Panavision and Arri. Home/uk fees are £7,800 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Optical Theory and Lens Systems
35mm and 16mm Film Formats
Digital Camera Fundamentals and Alexa Workflow
Focus Pulling Techniques and Precision
Camera Loading and Magazine Operations
Grip Equipment and Support Systems
On-Set Camera Assisting Practice
Professional Cinematography and Production Standards
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementCOURSE OVERVIEW Build your skills as a 2nd and 1st Assistant Cameraperson. This innovative professional Diploma course equips camera trainees with the skills required for a successful career as 2nd and 1st ACs on both film and television drama. You will not only graduate from the course with the expertise required for AC roles, but also a number of credits and valuable Industry

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Home Student Fee

£7,800

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Scholarships available for eligible students

It gave me a bedrock of knowledge to know how to work with multiple formats, from Alexa to 35mm and 16mm." Josh Baylis 2023 Graduate Slider handler Content Tabs Course outline What you'll study Entry requirements Fees and funding How to apply Full Course Outline The course is structured to allow people active in the film and television industry to attend the course and in between modules continue their career. If you have any questions, please email info@nfts.co.uk NFTS Main Campus Course F

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