Bachelor of Film Production
What you need to know about this course
The course cover the technical and creative components of filmmaking including: concept development, screen writing, camera operation, production management, directing, editing and sound design. Students create their own projects to develop skills as directors, producers and editors with the aim to become proficient filmmakers. Students can also go on to gain expertise in digital film production, business management, marketing, communications and knowledge of the contemporary 'infotainment' industry.
The degree can be taken over a period of two years as an intensive programme. The Bachelor degree is a direct path to higher post graduate degrees.
Qualification
- Bachelor of Film Production
Sector
- Higher Education (Australian government accredited)
Degree Duration
- 24 months full-time (accelerated learning)
- Degree Entry Requirements
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Note: If you are applying from outside the UAE please contact the SAE Institute in your country to confirm your equivalent educational standing or contact SAE directly.
- minimum age 17;
- completion of year 12 high school certificate (HSC) or its equivalent ; or
- mature age students over 21 years; or
- on receipt of suitable evidence, SAE shall seek to admit all prospective students (via special entry) who are considered to have a reasonable chance of success in the programme.
- Assessment method and award
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Practical
Will involve progressive assessment of practical assignments
Theoretical
- All Bachelor students must undertake a written
research project; and - Pass and complete all individual degree modules
Award
In order to qualify for the Bachelor degree, candidates need to reach an overall mark of 240 credit points.
- All Bachelor students must undertake a written
- Australian Accreditation
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Our Film Production course is accredited by the Department of Education and Training in New South Wales in Australia. This accreditation affirms that our courses and qualifications are exactly the same as those run and awarded in Australia. Students can expect the same high level of education and service as those students who chose to study on Australian soil. These qualifications are internationally recognised and demonstrate an alumni's expert knowledge and training in their chosen field.

Course Content
1st Year Bachelor of Film Production
TRIMESTER 1 - First Year- BCM100: Communications and Computer Technologies
- BCM110: Introduction to Digital Imaging
- BFP100: Introduction to Film Production
- BFP110: Introduction to Film Post Production
- BFP150: Motion Graphics
- BFP130: Music Video Production
- BFP180: Introduction to Audio Technology
- BFP160: Adaptations
- BFP140: Film Studies 1
- BFP120: Visual Effects (VFX)
- BFP190: The Role of directors
- BFP170: Creative Project 1
2nd Year Bachelor of Film Production
TRIMESTER 4 - Second Year- BFP200: Documentary Production
- BFP205: The Role of Producers
- BCM200: Research and Project Models
- BCM210: Audio Post Production
- BFP220: Film Studies 2
- BCM220: Business and Legal Studies
- BFP230: Advanced Film Post Production
- BFP240: Television Production
- BCM230: Marketing and Promotions
- BFP250: Television Commercial (TVC) Production
- BFP260 Creative Project 2 (Double Unit)
Start Dates for 24 month Degrees
- June 23, 2013
Payment Plans
Plan A (Full)- 24 Month Degree Program
- Registration Fee AED 2,000 due at registration
- Equipment Deposit Fee AED 2,000 (refundable at end of studies)
- Resource Fee AED 9800* due at registration
- Course Fee AED 120,000 (to be paid in 2 yearly equal installments- AED 60,000 X 2)
- Total Fee AED 133,800**
Plan B (By Installments)- 24 Month Degree Program
- Registration Fee AED 2,000 due at registration
- Equipment Deposit Fee AED 2,000 (refundable at end of studies)
- Resource Fee AED 9800* due at registration
- Course Fee AED 22,000 x 6 (must provide 3 PDCs per year AED 22,000 each)
- Total Fee AED 145,800**
Plan C*** (Monthly Installments)- 24 Month Degree Program
- Registration Fee AED 2,000 due at registration
- Equipment Deposit Fee AED 2,000 (refundable at end of studies)
- Resource Fee AED 9800* due at registration
- Course Fee AED 5,800 x 24 (must provide 12 PDCs per year AED 5,800 each)
- Total Fee AED 153,000**
* In a unique arrangement between SAE Institute and Apple Computers, all Degree students are issued with an Apple Mac Book Pro machine, complete with software to meet the needs of their respective fields of study plus SAE course material. This compulsory fee must be paid at the time of registration.Resource fee is subject to change without notice and prices are valid at the time of enrollment and re-enrollment.
**Fees are indicative in that unit fees are charged according to the year the unit of study is commenced and are subject to annual adjustment. The total course fee quoted is based on the 2013 unit fees.
***Offered only to students who can provide 12 (24) PDCs (from UAE based banks) at the time of enrollment.
Career Options
- Assistant editor
- Editor
- Gaffer
- Key grip
- 1st assistant director
- Art director
- Director of photography
- Director
- Producer
- Camera Assistant
- Compositor
- Production Manager
- Post Production Supervisor
- Sound Editor
- Re-recording Mixer
- Sound Recordist
- Steadicam Operator
- Sales and installation
- Consultancy, education and associated careers
- Film studio manager
- Digital media entrepreneur



