AA Film and

 

Video Production

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

In this degree students will be exposed to several elements of filmmaking such as video producing, editing, scriptwriting, and film and television studies. The Associate in Arts degree is the first two years of the BA in Film and Video Production. It prepares students for entry level positions in the film industry or enables them to be independent earners.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Five (5) CSEC (CXC)/GCE O’Level subjects, inclusive of English A and mathematics, Grades 1,2,3* or A,B,C.

*Grade 3 accepted if attained in June 1998 or beyond

Applicants who possess CAPE or A’Level qualifications may be considered for advanced standing (the award of credits towards your degree programme).

 

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    DURATION
    3 Years (PT)

    CAMPUS
    NLC

    DELIVERY MODE
    Online

    SEPTEMBER
    Open

                                                COURSES IN THE MAJOR                                                                         CORE CURRICULUM COURSES

    CODE COURSE TITLE CR. CODE COURSE TITLE CR.
    FILM 121 Introduction to Film 3 FYEC 100 First Year Experience Course 3
    FILM 140 Introduction to Video Production 3 WRIT 117 Fundamentals of Writing 3
    FILM 150 Script Writing I 3 LIBS 130 Fundamentals of Research 3
    FILM 161 Critical Analysis of Film and Video 3 MATH 116 Contemporary College Math 3
    FILM 251 Script Writing II 3 ENTRP 210 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 3
    FILM 261 Single Camera Production 3 HIST 210 History of Trinidad and Tobago OR
    FILM 271 Video and Film Editing 3 RELI 205 Comparative Religion 3
    FILM 363 Documentary Production 3 COMM 108 Oral Presentation Skills 3
    Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major 24  Total Core Curriculum Courses 21
    SUPPORT COURSES
    GRDE 129 Introduction to Graphic Design 3
    GRDE 130 Typography I: Calligraphy and Letterform 3
    GRDE 253 Introduction to Motion Graphics 3
    COMM 135 Voice and Presentation 3
    GRDE 215 Digital Photography 3
    Total Support Course Credits  15

    The table below provides a summary of fees payable to the College. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to receive government’s GATE funding for tuition expenses listed hereunder.

    Fees Citizens Caricom International Per
    Applications: Paper-based $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 Application
    Applications: Online Free Free Free Application
    Registration $80.00 $80.00 $80.00 Semester
    Tuition $300.00 $400.00 $750.00 Credit
    Administrative Fee $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Semester
    Technology $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Semester
    Student Insurance $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Annum
    Student Guild $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Annum

    Included in the college fees, is basic insurance coverage for accident and injury. However, CARICOM and international students are also required to secure additional insurance to cover medical expenses.

    All students of COSTAATT are required to pay an annual insurance fee of $30.00. Completed student insurance forms must be submitted to the College at the beginning of the first semester in which students register for the academic year. Coverage is restricted to students who are between ages 16 to 65.

    The College accepts the following methods of payment:

    • Cash
    • LINX
    • Visa/Master card
    • Certified/Manager’s cheque

    Institutional fees are non-refundable. Students who officially withdraw from the College may be eligible for a refund of tuition fees in accordance with the schedule outlined in the Academic Calendar. Please note that students in receipt of GATE funding are not eligible for tuition refunds.

     

    The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE)

    The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses programme (GATE) provides free tuition to all eligible citizens of Trinidad and Tobago pursuing approved programmes at public and private tertiary level institutions. Information on eligibility and conditions for accessing GATE funding is available at the Ministry of Education website at:  www.moe.gov.tt

    Important:
    Students must note that GATE funding is available for the duration of their course of study and one year beyond. Students who fail to complete their programme within the stipulated time frame will be required to meet the cost of programme completion.

    The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) programme is a one hundred per cent, tuition fee funding programme offered by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to apply, and students must be registered in a course of study leading to a tertiary level qualification.

    For further information on the GATE programme please visit the website of the Ministry of Education.

    The vast majority of the College’s programmes are eligible for GATE.

     

    Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP)

    The Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) is a special loan facility made available to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago who are enrolled in an approved tertiary level programme at a registered tertiary institution to meet the following expenses:

    • tuition fees
    • accommodation
    • airfare and other transportation costs
    • personal maintenance costs and living expenses
    • books and related materials
    • special equipment
    • other related tertiary expenses

    For further information on the Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) students can visit the Ministry of Education website at: www.moe.gov.tt

     

    Payment Plans

    Payment plans are available, please contact the Office of the Registrar for further details: [email protected]

    To be awarded the AA degree in Film, students must successfully complete 60 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution:

    Required courses in the major area of study 24 credits
    Core curriculum courses 21 credits
    Support courses  15 credits
    Total Credits Required for Graduation   60 credits

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