Course code
1B2-013
Location
Barnet Campus
Length of course
2 days part time (day)
Course Overview
This course is designed for adults and teenagers (16+) during the Summer who are interested in learning about using AI in Television format development, to help with career progression or explore a new field. Over this intensive two-day course, students will learn how to think like a format creator and how to sell their ideas like a professional. We won’t promise you a million-pound idea by the end of the course — but we will give you the tools, techniques, and insider knowledge used by someone who regularly sells ideas into the TV industry. The course would be suitable for anyone 16+ with an interest in Content creation or a career in the media. No previous experience is required but a basic understanding of computers will be beneficial.
Get career-ready while you study
From CV workshops and interview preparation to work placements and employer projects, you’ll develop the skills and experience employers value alongside your course.
Entry Requirements
No previous experience is required or necessary. This course is designed for beginners and assumes no prior knowledge of Television Format creation and development nor of the use of AI. All software, equipment and guidance will be provided.
No interview will be required.
You can apply directly through Barnet and Southgate College’s enrolment process. Places are limited to 20 due to studio capacity and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Early booking is recommended.
What this course covers
How TV formats work How formats are developed and pitched to commissioners and production companies How to create your own format using proven idea-generation techniques used by professional producers How to turn that raw idea into a clear, sellable concept How to package your idea properly, creating industry-standard pitch materials, including: Pitch decks, Rip reels, Taster Tapes and Sizzle Tapes Finally, you’ll be introduced to the basics of AI content creation, with hands-on guidance to help you create your first AI-generated sizzle for your own format. The course culminates in a Premiere, where everyone’s Ai sizzle tapes are screened — giving you the experience of pitching, showcasing, and presenting ideas just like the professionals
There are no exams. Assessment is practical and continuous throughout the 2-day course. Learners will be supported throughout the course and will be assessed through:
· Creating their own sizzle tapes
· Testing and improving their work
· Taking part in the final showcase and discussion session. The focus is on engagement, creativity, problem-solving and successful completion and pitch of a format and sizzle reel.
This is a short creative enrichment course and does not lead to a formal qualification.
Fees and funding
No extra equipment is required, everything necessary will be supplied. All necessary software and high-end PCs are provided within the Studios at Barnet Campus.
Progression
This course can lead to: · Exploration of careers in Television format development, AI and digital media · Increased confidence using professional creative software It also helps learners develop transferable skills in creativity, teamwork and digital literacy.
Modules
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