What will I study?

Unlock the door to your future in the TV industry with our free TV Production Bootcamp - a dynamic and immersive course designed to propel you into the heart of the West Midlands' TV production scene. As the region welcomes new content, including acclaimed shows like Masterchef and Silent Witness, there has never been a more exciting time to join the industry.

This comprehensive industry training is your ticket to acquiring the knowledge and skills essential for a thriving career in television production. This TV Production Bootcamp aims to give you an opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the key entry level and early career production roles of runner, researcher and production coordinator. In addition, there will be an opportunity to gain real world work experience with local production companies, meet our industry contacts, participate in workshop with industry experts, how to apply effective employability skills, identify essential creative/cognitive skills, participate in creative teamwork and establish valuable connections across the sector.

How will this course be delivered?

The bootcamp will be 6 weeks in duration. Applications are open so please apply now!

Duration: 6-weeks

Mode: Full-time

Delivery In-person/ some online

Location Blossomfield Campus, Solihull College & University Centre and occasionally Stratford-upon-Avon College

What qualifications will I get?

There is no formal qualification.

How will I be assessed?

There is no formal assessment.

How do I get a place on the course?

Applicants are invited to send their current CV via email to bootcamps@solihull.ac.uk.

You also need to submit an application form via the apply now link below.

You can submit your CV as a regular document, audio or video file.

What are the entry requirements?

The TV Production Bootcamp is open to anyone with passion and drive to work in the area of TV Production. To qualify for this FREE course, you must be over 19 years of age, live in the West Midlands Combined Authority area postcode (Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton), Coventry or Warwick.

Applicants for the Live Stream Bootcamp may come from a diverse range of backgrounds and motivations, including:

• Career Changer: Individuals seeking a transition into the dynamic field of live streaming and production from a different career path.
• Industry Professionals in the West Midlands: Professionals currently working in the creative industry in the West Midlands region who want to broaden their skillset.
• Recent College or University Graduates: Graduates fresh out of college or university who are eager to discover new employment opportunities.
• Job Seekers Seeking Skill Enhancement: Individuals actively seeking employment opportunities who wish to gain new skills, bolster their confidence, and accumulate valuable industry experience.
• Freelancers in the Screen Industries: Freelancers with experience in the Creative or cultural sector who want to expand their skillset and network within the field.

This bootcamp offers a versatile learning environment that caters to a broad range of applicants with varying levels of experience and career objectives.

What else do I need to know?

*This course is Free if you are aged 19+ and live in West Midlands, Coventry or Warwickshire area.

What can I do after this course?

This course will enable you to step into the exciting area of TV Production.