Elstree Film School - An Introduction To The TV Industry - Scheduled Courses

If you've ever thought about a career in television then this is the course that will empower you with the strategies you need to get a job that's geared towards you.

With practical advice from industry professionals you will learn about all areas of the TV industry: from development through to production and broadcast, examining opportunities in education, training and employment. You will explore various industry structures, organisations and companies, gaining knowledge of the employment opportunities on offer. Most importantly you will develop your own personal strategies on how to break into the industry, from writing the ideal CV to cold calling techniques and interviews.

At the end of this intensive but inspiring one-day course you will have a written strategy for getting the job you want in the television industry, including who to ring, who to write to and what to prepare - the perfect first step to a new career.

Please note: this course has now been updated and integrated into the new Film & TV Industry Introduction Training Course.

Duration: 1 day.

Location: 21st Century New Media (Production Offices), Elstree Film Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 1JG. [MAP]

Prerequisites: A strong desire to break into the television industry.

About the Tutor: Phil O'Shea has been working in the film and television industries for twenty years as a director, screenwriter and producer. He has worked in the US and Europe as well as in the UK. His credits include three feature films and over 30 hours of produced TV drama. Phil also teaches at a number of film schools and universities.

COURSE CONTENT

The Industry

Employers - who are they?
Television Companies - in-house producers or independent companies?

Starting Strategies

Sought after skills - what does the industry want and do you have it?
Work experience - what experience do you need and what assets do you already have?
Creating a strong CV - selling your skills.
Networking - strategies to succeed.
Contacts - who to contact and how to approach them.
Industry recommended courses - what you may need to learn to get the job that you want.

Your Career

Broadcast opportunities - what's out there?
Job functions - who does what and which job is right for you?
Career paths - where your new job can lead to. Working up the industry.
Entry level industry training schemes - could this be an option for you.
Entry level jobs - earn while you learn.

Parts of the Industry that could need you

Pre-production - what goes on before the cameras start rolling and how you can be involved.
Production - the many aspects of actually making a programme.
Post-production - the wealth of post production jobs available, from editing and sound effects to special effects and more.
Education and Training - putting your skills to work.

Other Options

The international television market - examine the overseas options that are available.

Please note: this course has now been updated and integrated into the new Film & TV Industry Introduction Training Course.

5-20% discount if you book for more than one delegate!
Further discounts are available when booking multiple courses,
Please call our training secretary on 0844 844 2428.

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