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Higher Certificate in Fundamentals of Filmmaking NQF level 5

This programme is available at all campuses

During this programme your projects include making music videos, documentaries, advertisements and a short film.

You will also have the opportunity to film the annual fashion show, Oakfest (music festival) and even the drama productions; all of these adding to your show reel that you may show to prospective employers.

Would you like to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods and feelings through the making and producing of films and videos? At Oakfields College, we will help you unlock your inner Spielberg with our Film Production programme and exposure to all the different aspects of film-making, focusing on ‘out-of-the-box thinking’.

Our Fundamentals of Filmmaking programmes offers you an excellent opportunity to expand your creative talent and is an exceptional career path for getting into the film industry.

If you have always dreamt of seeing the world of entertainment from behind the camera – our Film Production programme is just the programme for you!

Have a look at what our students say about this programme:

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FAQS

WHAT QUALIFICATION DO YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO STUDY FILM?
You will need a minimum of a grade 12 (Matric)
ARE YOU ACCREDITED?
Yes, Oakfields College full time programmes are all accredited. You can see the various bodies we are accredited through on the link below.

http://www.oakfieldscollege.co.za/accreditation
WHAT CAREER FIELDS CAN I ENTER ONCE I HAVE COMPLETED THE PROGRAMME?
- Script writer
- Editor Producer 
- Videographer 
- Director 
- Production manager 
HOW BIG ARE THE CLASSES?
Our classes are small and intimate offering one-on-one individual attention. Our lecturers are industry professionals so you will be learning from the best of the best.
HOW WILL OAKFIELDS COLLEGE HELP ME LAUNCH MY FILM CAREER?
During this programme your projects include creating music videos, documentaries, advertisements and a short film. You will also have the opportunity to film the annual fashion show, Oakfest (music festival) and even some of the drama productions; all of these adding to your show reel that you may show to prospective employers.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAMME?
One year.
WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAMME?
40% theory, 60% practical.

Don’t just take our word for it

Hear from some of our amazing students who are loving their journey.
"My favourite thing about Oakfields College is the little events they put together for us."
Mariana Pinheiro
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