Introduction to working in the screen industries - Under 18s edition

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Man with clapper board stands in front of a woman wearing a headset with a 360 camera rig in the foreground
Part of series
Module type
e-learning
Estimated time
15 minutes
Career stages
Entry
Industries
Film, Unscripted TV, High-end TV, Children's TV, VFX, Animation, Games
Funding
ScreenSkills funded

About this module

This free online module will help you understand what it’s like to work in the screen industries in the UK, and where different roles fit into the production process. It is recommended for anyone who is thinking of, or is currently, working in the UK screen industries, which include film, TV, visual effects (VFX), animation and games.

This module covers:

  • The processes involved in producing films, TV, VFX, animation and games
  • The wide variety of roles in the screen industries
  • Where the different roles fit into the production process
  • What it’s like to work in the UK screen industries
  • Where to look for work around the UK
  • The different routes into the screen industries
  • The level of pay you can expect
  • The range of contracts for work

This is the first module in Getting into the screen industries, a series from ScreenSkills designed to provide a general introduction to getting work in film, TV, VFX, animation and games. Other modules in the series:

Additional information

We recommend completing this module in one sitting. This module was advised by Alison Grade, and developed with support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery funds as part of its Future Film Skills strategy. Arts Council England supported the launch of the online learning platform. Access to e-learning for under 18s was enabled by the High-end TV Skills Fund.

Important information about this e-learning module:

This module is part of the Getting into the screen industries series and is designed for people under the age of 18 who do not have a ScreenSkills account. You will not receive a certificate to confirm you have completed the series. If you are over 18, we recommend you complete this version of Getting into the screen industries to receive your certificate.

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