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Filmmaking

General Course Details

Everything you need to know about full-time filmmaking course.
Programme Level:
Undergraduate full-time course
Programme Name:
Certificate in Filmmaking
Medium of Facilitation:
Full-time Course
Campus:
Full-time Filmmaking Course available at Pretoria and Johannesburg Campus
Duration of Study:
One year. Full-time
NQF Level:
NQF5

Purpose of Filmmaking Course:

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 course and exposure to all the different aspects of film-making, focusing on ‘out-of-the-box thinking’.

Our Filmmaking courses 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 course is just the course for you!

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

What you will cover:

During this course 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.

• Bring stories and ideas to life through visual storytelling.
• Equip yourself with the necessary skills to create your own work and enter various parts of the film industry.
• Be part of the entire filmmaking process - from beginning to end.
• Complete a range of projects including a music video, a short film and a documentary.
• Gain technical expertise in areas such as the camera, lighting, editing, scriptwriting and directing. All highly valued in the job market.
• Turn your uncut footage into a video and add effects using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Build a professional showreel to present to future employers in the film and television industries.
• Become a future entrepreneur with professional development.
• Work integrated learning - gain real-world practical hours outside of Oakfields College.

Career Opportunities:

If you're interested in studying filmmaking, here are some jobs in the industry you may be interested in:

• Camera operator
• Editor
• Scriptwriter
• Social media content creator
• Independent filmmaker
• Location scouter
• And many more

Oakfields College is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training until 31 December 2025 as a private higher education institution under the Higher
Education Act, 1997. Registration certificate No 2015/HE07/001. Oakfields College, as an institution, is registered with the MICT Seta (ACC/2012/07/598) and the CATHSSETA
(MAPP 7552/613/P/000213/2012). MICT Seta and CATHSSETA are the SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) registered ETQAs (Educational and Training Quality
Assuring bodies) for the Arts and Culture sector.

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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 courses 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 COURSE?
- 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 course 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 COURSE?
One year.
WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF THE COURSE?
40% theory, 60% practical.