Courses Offered At NAFTI And Their Requirement 2023/2024

Courses Offered At NAFTI And Their Requirement 2023/2024

Here is the complete list of courses offered at National Film and Television Institute for all programmes and admission requirements for the 2023/2024 academic year.

We have gathered the full list of courses offered in National Film and Television Institute and cut off point/requirements to enable prospective candidates to have knowledge of the various accredited courses available in this University.

Courses Offered At NAFTI And Their Requirement 2023/2024 Diploma Programme

About the Programmes

The Diploma programmes are structured into two modules.

The First Module

The programmes begin with the first module, which is the Certificate level. This beginner’s module is a twenty six (26) week preparatory course for school-leavers who want to experiment their interest in the media as well as those who want to qualify for a place on the NAFTI Diploma Programmes in Film Directing, Television Production, Animation, Production Design, Editing, Cinematography, Sound Production, Broadcast Journalism and Multimedia Production. The module is almost practical in nature, although increasingly elements of theoretical aspects are introduced. The module teaches basic versions of film and video productions as well as broadcast journalism practices. Students are introduced more to the general practices in media industry and thus focuses on the core skills that are perceived to be common to all filmmaking, video production and broadcast journalism practices

In this module, students learn digital media, film/video and television production principles through practical studio projects and workshops, led by teaching and industry professionals. Students experiment with ideas with industry standard equipment in order to create a unique portfolio of work that defines their prospects for the industry. They also gain practical design and media skills which will help them develop work and study skills that sets them on the right track for higher educational training in media studies.

The module introduces to students the advantage of studying in a higher educational environment with access to industry standard equipment and software. It is also aimed at people returning to education as well as those with an interest in Film/Video and Television Production, Broadcast Journalism and Multimedia. It is also targeted at people who have broad interests in film, video production, animation, broadcast journalism and multimedia. The module gives students the opportunity to consider their creative interests and develop the skills, techniques and confidence they will need for the Diploma level study as it is a prerequisite for the completion of a Diploma.

The Second Module

The second module focuses on the specialisation of the specific areas of Film and Television Production (Film Directing, Television Production, Documentary Production, Animation, Production Design, Cinematography, Editing and Sound Production), Multimedia and Broadcast Journalism. These areas of specialisation are designed to provide skills training in a variety of media professions. Specific skills are taught in the specialisation areas, which enable the student to deepen and develop their specialist knowledge within their chosen subject area.

This makes it a specialist learning experience, which involves detailed analysis of a high level of information and knowledge in the special area of work or study. As such, the module provides the technical expertise for the student to get a foothold or advance in their career in the highly competitive media industry. The module also offers students the opportunity to develop various skills through practical classes and production projects, while imparting intensive theoretical instructions.

Candidates for the Diploma must complete a minimum of 140 credit hours of required and elective courses and a project

Entry Requirements for Diploma Programmes

SSSCE Holders:

Five (5) passes (A-D) in three core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and two (2) electives.

WASSCE Holders:

Five (5) passes (A1-D7) in three core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and two (2) electives.

Applicants with a pass in the NAFTI Certificate programme will be admitted into the second module of the Diploma programme

Courses Offered At NAFTI And Their Requirement 2023/2024 Bachelor Programme

The general requirements for entry to Level 100 of the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree programmes are as follows:

1. West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Examinations Category and its equivalents:

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) Grade D or better in three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies) and three (3) elective subjects.
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Grade C6 or better in three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies) and three (3) elective subjects.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level

Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject for Science students.

Other Examination Categories

Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE)
Higher National Diploma (HND) Qualifications
HND holders must have graduated with a good HND certificate (i.e. at least 2nd Class Lower Division).
Diploma Holders
Diploma holders with FGPA of 3.0 or better from an institution whose diploma programme has been accredited by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) or from a foreign institution that is recognized by NAB may be considered for admission.
Note: All Applicants must request the West African Examination Council to confirm all their Examination results directly to the Institute.
Mature Candidates
Applicants who could not obtain secondary education earlier in their lives may be considered for admission provided they:
1. are 25 years old;
2. show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application
3. submit an introductory letter from employer or show any other proof of employment
4. Pass the Mature Students’ Entrance Examination in English Language, Mathematics and Aptitude Test.
Foreign Students
The International reputation of NAFTI draws students to pursue BFA programmes at the Institute.

Courses Offered At NAFTI And Their Requirement 2023/2024 Certificate Programme

The Certificate programme is a media foundational course. It is a twenty six (26) week preparatory course for school-leavers who want to experiment their interest in the media as well as those who want to qualify for a place on the NAFTI Diploma and Bachelor’s degree course in Film Directing, Television Production, Animation, Production Design, Editing Cinematography, Sound Production, Broadcast Journalism and Multimedia Production. The programme is almost practical in nature, although increasingly elements of theoretical aspects are introduced. The Certificate Programme teaches basic versions of film and video productions as well as broadcast journalism practices. Students are introduced more to the general practices in media industry and thus focuses on the core skills that are perceived to be common to all filmmaking, video production and broadcast journalism practices

At the Certificate level, students learn digital media, film/video and television production principles through practical studio projects and workshops, led by teaching and industry professionals. Students will experiment with ideas with industry standard equipment in order to create a unique portfolio of work that defines their prospects for the industry. They will also gain practical design and media skills which will help them develop work and study skills that will set them on the right track for higher educational training in media studies. The Certificate programme at NAFTI give students the advantage of studying in a higher educational environment with access to industry standard equipment and software.

The Certificate course is aimed at people returning to education as well as those with an interest in Film/Video and Television Production, Broadcast Journalism and Multimedia. It is also targeted at people who have broad interests in film, video production, animation broadcast journalism and multimedia. It is also aimed at students who have the view to further their studies to Diploma and First degree at NAFTI. The programme gives students the opportunity to consider their creative interests and develop the skills, techniques and confidence they will need for Diploma/Degree level study.

Candidates for the Certificate Programmes must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of required elective courses and a project.

Entry Requirements for the Certificate Programmes

A minimum of BECE, SSSCE & WASSCE holders

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