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Creative Media Skills at Pinewood Studios

Case study 1 - About being based at Pinewood

Companies at Pinewood Studios

Case study 2 - About Creative Media Skills

Films our alumni have worked on

Case study 3 - About our tutors

Tutors & Guest Speakers

Films our tutors have worked on

Our facilities at Pinewood Studios

Case study 4 - Career support

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Career support

Case study 5 - About the qualifications

Level 4 Higher National Certificates

HNC Art Department for Film

HNC Makeup, Prosthetics, Hair & Costume

HNC Production & Assistant Directing


Postgraduate courses

MA Prosthetics & Sculpting

MA Hair & Wigs

MA International Film Production

MA Screenwriting


Short CPD training

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At a time when skilled professionals are increasingly in demand, it is marvellous to see an innovative training provider like CMS bringing more and more young people into the film and television business. This is precisely how we will grow and sustain our

industry in these globally competitive times.

Iain Smith - OBE, Producer

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At a time of huge growth within the UK Film Industry, we must sustain the skills that ele-vate UK crew to the highest level and ensure we invest in future generations in order to cultivate this top level talent.

Since our incorporation in 2012 we have trained crew members who have worked on many of the major international blockbuster films and high‐end TV productions made in the UK. We have provided over 5000 Film and TV professionals with targeted CPD training and seen over half of them go on to work at the top level on over 60 of the largest scale films made in the UK.

Welcometo CreativeMedia Skillsat PinewoodStudios

About beingbased at Pinewood

Casestudy

01“A very good atmosphere for professional learning.Small class size, brilliant teaching and working materials!”

Nancy Janzig,Costume Participant

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is home to over 300 independent businesses globally, providing expertise, equipment and support to the film, television, video games, advertising and photographic industries.

The PinewoodStudios Group

AboutCreative MediaSkills

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02“The guest lecturers and the knowledge they bring is invaluable and was only accessible to me because of this course. I would recommend it to anyone looking at a career in film”

Jobe Davenport,MA International Film Production participant 2018

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“The amount of knowledge and experience is just incredible. I have learnt more in this 5 day course than a year at university. I’m looking forward to developing my skillset throughout the year”

Eliza Fallon,Art Department Participant

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Creative Media Skills is located at the heart of Pinewood Studios in the Props Building. We have a state of the art space designed to meet the changing and bespoke needs of all our course participants. As many of our courses are designed for professionals who have already been working in the industry for some years, our facilities and equip-ment are modern and fit for purpose.

Synonymous with world class British and international productions, Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire has an impressive heritage and is home to some of the most successful feature films and TV shows ever made.

In addition to the studio facilities, participants will have access to a canteen, two coffee shops, restaurant, bar, free parking, gardens, cinemas and many industry companies, which support the films being made at Pinewood every day. Pi-newood’s 'lot' is campus like, which in addition to the world class training they will receive at CMS, will help to integrate participants into the industry as a bridge between study and work. Being at the heart of the action enables participants to experience the energy of the filmmaking world, which is tangible even if only wal-king past the different stages and workshops.

Being at the heart of the action enables participants to experience the energy of the filmmaking world, which is tangible even when walking past the different stages and workshops.

02Careersupport“I would say that CMS is worth every penny! I learnt so much in such a short space of time and that’s down to the high standard of tutor and the lovely atmosphere. I really can’t wait to come back.”

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InclusivityWe promote equality, diversity, inclusivity and respect. All students, trainers and staff behave with integrity, ethics and good conduct.

Job ready We help students make the connections needed to forward their future career and equip them not only with the skills but also with the etiquette required to add value from day 1.

SupportivePhysical and mental well‐being and safety according to each individual’s needs is paramount.

HonestyInformation flow is two‐way, accurate, clear and timely, and concerns are dealt with sensitively and professionally.

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The CMS company mission statement and values promote ambition, vision and high standards of quality and performance.

These values are reflected both in the level of internal staff we recruit and the tutors / trainers we contract. We pride ourselves on our values, which include:

Aboutthe qualifications

“Why would you want to train anywhere else except for the studios you wish to work in, learningfrom your future employers?”

Stuart Peters,MA International Film Production Student

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Level 4 Higher NationalCertificates

3Higher education in Film is now at a point of transition: the number of people entering the system is growing and the profile of stu-dents is changing. The greater demand for highly skilled professionals in the UK indus-try brings a new urgency and a much greateremphasis on lifelong learning and up skilling.

Our Higher National Certificates are run in partnership with Bucks College Group.

Please click on the links below to access the web-page for the diplomas.

HNC

Foundation ArtDepartment forFilm

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Foundation Makeup,Prosthetics, Hair& Costume

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Level 4 Foundation HNCs

HNC

Foundation FilmProduction &Assistant Directing

The production designer

Technical drawing

Layout plans and elevations

Drawing for camera

Camera angles and lenses

Storyboarding

Set design

Model making

Lighting and colour

Set construction theory

Script Breakdown

The props department

Props making

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Intro to the film business and roles

Entrepreneurial skills

Pitching projects

Working as part of a team

Freelancing

Portfolio and interview processes

One on one career planning

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This brand new and exciting HNC is designed by industry pros to introduce you to a career in the Art department for the Film Industry, providing you with industry-approved skills, as well as pa-thways into the industry.Splitting your time between the Bucks College Group Amersham Campus and our state of the art studio base in the heart of Pinewood Studios, you will meet and learn from some of the most recognised designers and technicians across many areas, including: prop makers, concept artists, story boarders and more!

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HNC Foundation Art Department for Film

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Sculpting & moulding

Casualty makeup

FX makeup essentials

Hair essentials

Makeup essentials

Working with wigs

Character design

Laying on facial hair

Creating silhouettes

Costume painting

Script breakdowns

Call sheets

Set etiquette

Basic continuity


Hands-on filming practice

Pitching projects


Freelancing



This brand new and exciting HNC is designed by industry pros to introduce you to a career in the makeup, prosthetics, hair and costume departments for the Film Industry, whilst at the same time learning from future employers. Splitting your time between the Bucks College Group Amersham Campus and our state of the art studio base in the heart of Pinewood Studios, you will meet and learn from some of the most recognised and actively working hair, makeup, prosthetics and costume department professionals across many areas, including: designers, makers, buyers, sculptors, cu-tters and more!

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Cinematography

Editing

Sound

Script and writing workshops

The assistant directing team

Script breakdown and scheduling

Call sheets

The production team

Key roles in the industry

Locations department

Location reccie

Producing a film, a step by step guide

Budgeting

The casting process

Hands-on filming practice

Pitching projects


Freelancing



Group project

This HNC will enable you to develop a firm understanding of the roles and possibilities of a career in the film industry. You will develop technical skills, whilst at the same time meeting and learning from future employers and gaining a real life understanding of the different options available to you in this flourishing industry.Splitting your time between the Bucks College Group Amersham Campus and our state of the art studio base in the heart of Pinewood Studios you will meet and learn from some of the most recognised and actively working professionals.

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Aboutthe qualifications“The wealth of experience transferred to us was incredible. Led by brilliant professionals, theteachers and guest speakers we got to speak to were invaluable.”

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PostGraduatecourses

These new and revolutionary 1 year Masters degrees provide participants with a criticalunderstanding of the role that production practices play in the international market place for film. Students will be equipped with the skills and expertise to work in the film and High-end TV sectors either in the UK or further afield.On completion of the programmes, students will have gained key skills as creative film-makers, as well as being able to analyse the broad scope of opportunities available within the Film Industry.

MA Programmes

MA InternationalFilm Production

MA Screenwriting

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MA Prosthetics &Sculpting

MA Period Hair& Wigs

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MA Prosthetics & SculptingHistory of FX Makeup

Research methodologies

References

Working with a script

FX Makeup essentials

History of prosthetic makeup

Intense application sessions

Sculpting for FX casualties & characters

Moulding & casting

Character design and Zbrush sculpting

Drawing & sketching

From concept to reality

Character makeup techniques

Script breakdown

Budgeting

Presentation skills

Working with producers, directors and designers


Usage of spare time

Workshop & set etiquette

Portfolio making skills

Group and individual projects

This 1 year degree is focused on introducing you to the context of internationally funded films, in particular to the FX Prosthetics & Sculpting departments, giving you a practical understanding of the skills required to produce top level, large scale industry-approved results.

Spend time and learn from some of the most recognised designers and technicians actively working in the industry, while networking and making valuable contacts. You will also gain practical insights into personal entrepreneurial and portfolio skills in order to improve employability and help foster a long and successful career.



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MA Hair & WigsHistory of Hair & Wigs

Research methodologies

References

Working with a script

Wigs essentials

Period setting essentials

From Roman to 18th Century

Perfect wigs & hair pieces

Troubleshooting

From Elizabethan to Edwardian

Perfect Waves

20s’, 30s’, 40s’ & 60s'

Script Breakdown

Continuity

Budgeting

Presentation Skills

Working with producers, director and designers

Entrepreneurial Skills

Usage of spare time

Prep & set etiquette

Portfolio making skills

Group and individual project

This new and revolutionary qualification is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills andexperience to work and develop your career in the film and High-end TV sectors either in the UK orfurther afield. The course combines a core set of skills in the area of period hair & wigs with directexperience working alongside industry professionals, learning some of the detailed skills required todevelop industry-standard results, as well as practical insights into personal entrepreneurial skills tofoster a successful career.



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MA International Film ProductionThe Film Industry

Key roles and responsibilities

Script & project development

Script doctor

Pitching

The production department

The assistant directing department

Script breakdown & scheduling

Unit production manager

Location Manager

Budgeting

Financial controller

Directing

Casting direction

Production design

Camera/Cinematography

Sound

Script supervision

Shooting

Post-Production

Festivals & distribution

Independent filmmaking

This MA provides participants with a critical understanding of the role that production practices play in the international marketplace for film, and equips students with the skills and experience to work in the film and High-end TV (HETV) sectors either in the UK or further afield. On completion of the course, students will have gained key skills as creative filmmakers, as well as being able to analyse the broad scope of opportunities available within the Film Industry.

Participants will be taught by professionals from a variety of disciplines within film production atPinewood Studios, with a view to producing a high-quality short film at the end of the degree.



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Script evolution through the years

Literary narrative techniques

Finding your own style

Initial Idea

Genre & Theme

Loglines, Taglines & Synopses

Setting, plots, perspective

Writing workshops

Earning Money as Readers

Development Executives

Analyse Other People’s Scripts

Co-writing

Working with producers

Working with agencies and clients

The writing room

Pitching

Scripts marketing and sales techniques

Festivals

Feature film structure

HETV structure


Freelancing

This new and revolutionary qualification is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience to work and develop your career in the film and High-end TV (HETV) sectors either in the UK or further afield. The course combines a core set of skills in the area of screenwriting for film and HETV with direct experience working alongside industry professionals, learning some of the detailed skills required to develop a commercially viable and original feature film script or series bible, as well as practical insights into personal entrepreneurial skills to foster a successful career.



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Aboutthe qualifications

“My post course support was excellent I stayed in contact with the guys who kept me in the studioas a work experience trainee and since I’ve been working I’ve stayed in contact!”

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Short CPD training

MAKEUP DEPARTMENT

4 Week FX & Prosthetics Talent Lab4 Week Sculpting for Props and FXSFX Makeup & Prosthetics EssentialsProsthetics Sculpting IntensiveLifecasting, Moulding & SculptingCharacter MakeupAgeing IntensiveOut of the KitProsthetic Casualty MakeupProsthetic Zombie MakeupBleeding Prosthetics & Blood FXBald Caps IntensiveAfro Hair & MakeupPeriod Makeup EssentialsFacial Hair IntensiveLaying Facial HairWig Making Essentials

COSTUME DEPARTMENT

Costumes Department EssentialsCostume StandbyCostume BreakdownScreen Printing EssentialsHistorical Pattern CuttingCostume Millinery EssentialsCostume Printing EssentialsMilitary UniformBasic Alterations & Fitting Etiquette

ART DEPARTMENT

Art Department EssentialsSet Decorating for FilmProp Making EssentialsGreens EssentialsMiniature Model MakingPolycarving EssentialsSoft Props & Breakaways

HAIR DEPARTMENT

Perfect CutModern Hair Intensive1940s Hair Setting Techniques60s Hair Setting TechniquesBespoke Period HairPerfect Marcel WaveWig Making EssentialsWig TroubleshootingFit, Dress and Apply WigsBarbering InstensiveMedieval Hair18th Century Men & WomenVictorian and Edwardian

PHYSICAL FX

Physical SFX EssentialsPhysical SFX I: Atmospheric & FloorPhysical SFX II: Mechanical & Hydraulic

PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT

Script Supervision IntensiveThe Assistant Directing Team1st Assistant Directing2nd Assistant Directing & Crowd3rd Assistant Directing / PALocations EssentialsScreenwriting Essentials

UNDER 18s

Start in Producing & Directing (14-18yrs)

Start in Screenwriting (14-18yrs)

Start in SFX Makeup (14-18yrs)

Start in Set Dressing & Design (14-18yrs)

Start in Costume Design (14-18yrs)

Start in Prop Making (14-18yrs)

Start in Hair for Film (14-18yrs)

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