Overview

Diploma in Unit Production Manager is a one-year Diploma Course designed to create the manpower for management of Film and television production. Teaching students the core elements of production management and how to budget, schedule-in-home film games fairs The program will be hands-on and students will work on several projects and industry simulations, which aim to prepare them for real-life production issues. In addition to this, the program emphasizes building essential professional skills such as communication and problem-solving. A possible internship gives students the chance to gather real world experience and allows for networking. Upon completing the course, students are geared to take on roles like Unit Production Manager and more in media.

National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level - 5

Course Objectives

Diploma in Unit Production Manager is a diploma course that provides knowledge of the complete production management. Students will learn how to manage all aspects of a production, from pre-production planning and budgeting through organizing schedules for shooting times to overseeing on-set coordination. Through real-world projects, the course teaches students how to manage production logistics in practice and gives them a deep experience of successfully tackling problems.

Possess technical skills, competencies and an understanding of industry-accepted tools and practices for production management The program also cuts into professional development skills in leadership, communication and problem solving — important for moving up to manage teams or maintain smooth operations of production.

Additional hands-on projects are integrated, and students may have the opportunity to intern in a film or television job that will provide them with valuable real-world experience. Graduates will leave this program ready to wear many hats including: unit production manager and desired asset in a variety of production environments.

Course Curriculum

The version covers all phases of a Unit Production Mangers duty from pre-production prep that takes into account everything, to the final flights of production. Providing a mix of theory and practical application, students gain the knowledge they need to succeed in managing heterogeneous production environments. The Curriculum includes the following subjects:

Semester I

1. Introduction to Production Management
2. Pre-Production Planning
3. Budgeting and Financial Management
4. Production Documentation
5. On-Set Coordination
6. Logistics and Scheduling
    

Semester II

1. Industry Trends and Best Practices
2. Networking and Career Preparation
3. Capstone Project
4. Portfolio Development
5. Problem-Solving and Crisis Management
   
    

Career Opportunities

The skills learned in this program can be applied to any production environment, including a myriad career opportunities within the broader entertainment space. A professional can look to make his or her career as:

1. Unit Production Manager
2. Production Coordinator
3. Assistant Director
4. Production Supervisor
5. Production Assistant
6. Line Producer
7. Production Manager