TV and Film Fusion – Learner Enrolment

This training course is part of the Create Central Skills Accelerator programme, made possible thanks to the support of the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, and The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).

This learning agreement outlines our promise to you and our expectations from you whilst you are enrolled on the course. Should you require any support in completing the form, please email fusion@mission.guru, and we will be able to assist you.

The training venue for this course (unless otherwise advised) is:

Code of Conduct

• Come ready to learn.
• Arrive on time for the start of the training.
• Ensure you can attend all training dates as described in the Learning Plan.
• Treat others with kindness and respect and listen to their opinions.
• Be mindful of the language that you use at all times.
• Have high expectations of each other.
• Take responsibility for your actions.
• Look after your own property and that belonging to Mission Accomplished and/or BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy.

Protecting Learner Rights

We all have rights, and with those rights come responsibilities. No matter our race, colour, creed, age, gender, personal difficulties, physical abilities, where we live, or financial status, we all have the same rights and responsibilities. At Mission Accomplished, together with our partners BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy, we aim to treat each other and all others as we would like to be treated.

• All learners have a right to be treated fairly and with kindness.
• All learners have a right to be recognized as individuals in the room.
• All learners have a right to be safe in the training room.
• All learners have a right to express feelings and opinions sensibly, without fear of being interrupted or ridiculed, and to ask questions if they do not understand.
• All learners have a right to be valued and respected.

To maintain a safe and conducive learning environment, we reserve the right to deny entry or remove any individual who, in our sole opinion, is deemed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Our teaching staff have the right to challenge unacceptable behaviour in the training room that affects the learning of others or challenges their role as the teacher.

Aims of the Training

This film and TV fusion course is designed to support those with no background in film and/or TV to transition into the West Midlands screen industries.

To help you achieve these aims, Mission Accomplished, together with our partners BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy, will:

• Deliver an industry-led training programme.
• Prepare learners for the breadth of screen industries work in the West Midlands region, focusing on scripted and unscripted content.
• Use practical workshops to explore the different production genres and processes involved in making unscripted and scripted content.
• Work with learners to identify the role and pathway into the WM screen industries that best matches their skill set.
• Support learners in understanding the freelance nature of the screen industries.
• Prepare you to be ready to work at an entry level in the WM screen industries.
• Provide networking and connecting opportunities with local screen industry companies and professionals.
• Offer employability support, including CVs and interviews.
• Provide ongoing employability support for six months following completion of the programme.

As a Learner, We Ask That You:

• Be punctual.
• Attend all training dates.
• Complete all e-learning modules and/or independent study set by the tutors.
• Record any independent study on the learning portal.
• Make the best use of the training and opportunities provided by this course.
• Meet all deadlines and produce work to a professional standard.

On successful completion of the training course, you will be invited to add yourself to our database of successful learners, which we share with our partners and potential employers to support you in your next steps.

Attendance

Punctuality and full attendance are expected throughout this course. We reserve the right to terminate your place on the course due to lack of attendance.

Raising Concerns

Should you have any concerns for yourself or any other participants during the training period, please report directly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) – you will be given their details upon commencement of this course.

By enrolling on this training course, you agree to these terms.

The training programme consists of a combination of in-person production training, CV clinics, self-directed learning and industry accredited e-learning modules. You will be expected to complete work between production workshops. Computer facilities are available during the week to support you with this. The course is a total of 90 hours.

Course Outline: Self-directed learning (20 hours)

Self-directed learning including industry standard e-learning modules will be programmed throughout the duration of the course to align with in-person workshop delivery.

Skills and knowledge building

• ScreenSkills – Getting into Screen Industries
• ScreenSkills – Work well series
• ScreenSkills – First day on set and First day in Post
• First Option – Risk Awareness Course
• Skills Audit
• Freelancer Finances
• Networking and finding opportunities in screen industries

Skills and knowledge application

• Job role research
• CV preparation including support and feedback
• Cover email preparation including support and feedback
• Building networks and finding opportunities
• Sending CVs and cover emails

Learning outcomes - By the end of the training course, participants will:

Understand the various roles and production processes involved in:

• Unscripted single-camera TV production
• Unscripted studio/OB TV production
• Scripted daytime drama production
• Scripted high-end TV and film production
• Recognise the differences and similarities between roles and working processes in scripted and unscripted production.
• Have developed technical skills, knowledge and understanding to allow them to competently perform entry level roles within scripted and unscripted production.
• Have secured the core professional employability and safety competencies required for employment in the sector.
• Have identified their own goals and ambitions for working in the sector.
• Have developed their own CV and professional freelance portfolio.
• Understand how to work successfully as a freelancer.
• Have developed a professional network of employers and near-peers that will lead to employment opportunities in the future.

This programme is made possible with the support of the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, and The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).

It is a condition of Mission Accomplished's funding that we report to both the BFI and WMCA and they have different reporting requirements. Therefore there may be occasions on this form where we ask for similar information. This is for our reporting purposes and we appreciate your support in fulfilling our obligations.