Where will this course lead?

From Doctor Who to Derry Girls, This Town to Three Little Birds, High-end TV drama is seeing a boom in the UK and the Midlands is centre stage. With increasing numbers of TV productions being filmed in the Midlands, the region is keen for more local people to work in the industry.

This course is aimed at people who are keen to broaden their employability by transferring their skills and using them in the film and TV industry, eg: carpenters, painters and decorators who are interesting in joining the Art Department to construct, paint and decorate sets and props; hairdressers and make-up artists who could join the Hair and Make-up Department.

Kudos Knight, the producers behind House of Guinness, SAS Heroes and This Town, has partnered with Create Central, WMCA and Solihull College & University Centre to deliver this course which is part of a series of training bootcamps aimed at different entrant levels.

What will I study?

Designed for people who want to transfer their skill to the film and TV industry, the bootcamp introduces learners to the world of high-end TV, with bespoke expert led training covering pre-production, set etiquette, sustainability, health and safety, employability, freelancing, CVs, being, diversity and career support with one -to-one interviews.

The course will feature guest speakers from across the industry, including the chance to meet the Kudos team with sessions from key personnel from departments and departmental 1-2-1 sessions, such as a day in the life of a Hairdresser or Construction Painter.

How will this course be delivered?

Start Date: Friday14th Nov

Duration: 7 weeks with a break over Christmas

Days: Friday 10-4pm in person

Delivery: Mostly In-person

Location: Solihull College & University Centre, Blossomfield Campus, Blossomfiled Road, B91 1SB

Closing date for applications: Sunday 19th October

Interview dates: 21st, 22nd and 23rd October

Please note: You may be contacted for interview prior to these dates.

What qualifications will I get?

This bootcamp does not provide a formal qualification but works directly with Kudos Knight, a leading production company and delivers industry-focused skills and practical experience.

How will I be assessed?

There is no formal assessment.

How do I get a place on the course?

To apply, please enrol completing the application form in the link below. In addition, please email the following to bootcamps@solihull.ac.uk.

· Your current CV

Upon receipt of your submission, it will be reviewed by our team. If your application meets the criteria, you will be contacted with an invitation to attend an interview.

What are the entry requirements?

To qualify for this FREE course, you must:

• Be aged 19+
• Live in the West Midlands Combined Authority area (Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton) not currently enrolled on a HE Programme https://www.wmca.org.uk/in-my-area/
• Lived in the UK for 3 years
• You are able to provide proof of entitlement to work in the UK

What can I do after this course?

This course is FREE for eligible applicants aged 19+ who live in the West Midlands.

We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

This course welcomes older

All information provided as part of your application is collected, stored and processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information on how Banijay TV manages your data, please go to: https://banijayuk.com/documents-contributor-privacy-notice/.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 19th October

Interview dates: 21st, 22nd and 23rd October

Solihull College some online

Friday 10-4pm

*FREE if eligible