BA Film and
Video Production
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BA Film and
Video Production
This degree is a hybrid of two distinctive programmes that combines theoretical analysis with practical classroom/industry immersion. Students will be exposed to all the elements of filmmaking such as producing, editing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, the study of sound and film and television studies. It seeks not only to produce graduates who are immediately employable but also self-starters with a distinct entrepreneurial zeal.
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).
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 | COMM 108 | Oral Presentation Skills | 3 |
| FILM 150 | Script Writing I | 3 | ENGL 200 | Comparative Literature | 3 |
| FILM 161 | Critical Analysis of Film and Video | 3 | HIST 210 | History of Trinidad and Tobago OR | 3 |
| FILM 251 | Script Writing II | 3 | RELI 205 | Comparative Religion | |
| FILM 261 | Single Camera Production | 3 | WRIT 117 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 |
| FILM 262 | Audio Production for Video and Film | 3 | LIBS 130 | Fundamentals of Research | 3 |
| FILM 271 | Video and Film Editing | 3 | PSYC 103 | Understanding Human Behaviour | 3 |
| FILM 330 | Directing for Camera | 3 | MATH 116 | Contemporary College Math | 3 |
| FILM 331 | Lighting Design for Film and Video | 3 | SCIE 121 | Foundations of Natural Sciences OR | 3 |
| FILM 340 | Video Aesthetics | 3 | ECON 110 | Introduction to General Economics | |
| FILM 362 | Television Studio Production | 3 | ENTP 210 | Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| FILM 363 | Documentary Production | 3 | Total Core Curriculum Courses | 30 | |
| FILM 374 | Advanced Editing Animation | 3 | SUPPORT COURSES | ||
| FILM 375 | Advanced Single Camera Production | 3 | ADVT 240 | Copywriting | 3 |
| FILM 432 | Business of Film and Video | 3 | ADVT 230 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| FILM 443 | Caribbean Cinema | 3 | GRDE 129 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| FILM 444 | Internship / Practicum | 4 | COMM 135 | Voice and Presentation | 3 |
| FILM 498 | Senior Thesis Project I | 3 | GRDE 127 | Digital Communication Design | 3 |
| FILM 499 | Senior Thesis Project II | 3 | GRDE 253 | Introduction to Motion Graphics | 3 |
| GRDE 130 | Typography I: Calligraphy and Letterform | 3 | |||
| Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major | 61 | GRDE 215 | Digital Photography | 3 |
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| Total Support Course Credits |
24 | ||||
| FREE ELECTIVES IN THE MAJOR | |||||
| Two (2) free elective courses in the major area of study | 6 | ||||
| Total Credits for Elective Courses in the Major | 6 | ||||
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:
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:
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 BA degree in Film and Video Production, students must successfully complete 121 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution:
| Required courses in the major area of study | 61 credits |
| Core curriculum courses | 30 credits |
| Support courses | 24 credits |
| Free Electives | 6 credits |
| Total Credits Required for Graduation | 121 credits |
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