Overview

Advance Diploma in Unit Production Manager is an important program for those who wish to make a career as production unit manager available in the media, entertainment and manufacturing industry. This is a 2-year course spanning four semesters, allowing students to learn the required skills and knowledge for effective supervision of production processes. Unit Production Managers are responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of production in several fields. Their role is crucial in ensuring that projects are executed smoothly, efficiently, and within budget.

With the growing media and entertainment industries , professionals such as Unit Production Managers are needed more than ever. The program is intended to prepare students in an efficient manner, so that they can face the myriad challenges of a planned dredging job, with practical exposure backed by theoretical knowledge as well suitable enough for this versatile and ever-changing field.

National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level - 6

Course Objectives

Advance 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.

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.

Course Curriculum

The version covers all phases of a Unit Production Managers 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:

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
7. Industry Trends and Best Practices
8. Networking and Career Preparation
9. Capstone Project
10. Portfolio Development
11. Problem-Solving and Crisis Management

Career Opportunities

The skills learned in this program can be applied to any production environment, including a myriad of 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