Equipment Requirements

Graduation projects vary greatly in terms of their scale and scope. Some students choose to spend significant amounts on their graduation projects, involving multiple locations, actors and substantial production budgets. However, other students choose to write a script or develop a business plan, and the costs of these projects will be very low. As a result, we are not able to provide a recommendation for what you should budget for this project, but we would recommend that you start thinking as soon as possible about what your final project may be, and what budget you may need to save or raise funds for to cover this.

LAPTOP
We recommend you have access to a laptop computer (PC or Mac) with a spec which enables you to run contemporary video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

The primary editing software you will use during your course is Adobe Premiere Pro from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. This is provided for you for the duration of your studies. Adobe publishes the following guide (correct as of September 2026) regarding the computer specification needed for Windows and Mac platforms.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements

You will be shooting on cameras capable of recording 4K footage so we would recommend that you look at devices with the specifications below to enable you to effectively edit at 4K.

Operating System

• PC – Windows 11
• MAC – Monterey V12.0 or later

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PC – we would recommend a minimum of 6 core 11th Gen Intel (i7 or above) or AMD Ryzen (5 series and above).
• MAC – Apple Silicon M1 or newer

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

• PC – Nvidia or AMD discrete GPU. Minimum 4GB of memory (for HD and basic 4k)
• MAC – Minimum 6GB of memory for effective 4K

Internal Hard Drive

• PC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).
• MAC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).

Display Screen

• Resolution – The screen will need a resolution of 1920×1080, but 2k or greater will help with displaying all the menus, footage and timelines on screen.
• Screen Size – While there is no minimum screen size, we would recommend a screen size of 14 inches or greater, working for long periods on a small screen can be very tiring.

You may wish to wait until you are a registered student if you are planning on buying a laptop to take advantage of student discounts. In the meantime, please talk to our Admissions Team before buying a device, or if you have any additional questions about the equipment required on this course.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES

We strongly suggest you obtain at least TWO external USB 3 (Superspeed USB) storage devices for making backups of footage and projects. One should serve as your master back up drive and the other can be used for backing up your rushes and other work. As you progress through your time at the school, you may need to purchase more drives depending on the amount of data you wish to backup or keep as archive.

Portable SSD devices are widely available in 1TB to 4TB sizes and can greatly speed up the editing process when working with large video files and while copying footage from camera media. We recommend that your drive should have a storage capacity of at least 2TB but the more storage you have access to the better.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
We will provide you with a Microsoft Office 365 account (email address and access to the Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel) for the duration of your studies.

Your account details will be sent to you shortly before the course start date and you will retain access to the account for a period after you have completed your studies to allow you to back up / migrate your documents and other work.

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
You will be provided with a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for the duration of your studies. This includes the video production software Premier Pro which allows you to edit, trim and craft your videos, add transitions and effects, colour grade, mix audio and create animated titles. Details of this will be provided after you have arrived for your studies and completed the registered process.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

SD CARD
We recommend having your own 64GB or 128GB SD card — a useful addition to your filmmaking toolkit. Although cards are available to borrow from the kit room, having your own gives you greater flexibility when working on practical projects, both for assessment and your own creative interests.

LAPTOP
We recommend you have access to a laptop computer (PC or Mac) with a spec which enables you to run contemporary video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

The primary editing software you will use during your course is Adobe Premiere Pro from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. This is provided for you for the duration of your studies. Adobe publishes the following guide (correct as of September 2026) regarding the computer specification needed for Windows and Mac platforms.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements

You will be shooting on cameras capable of recording 4K footage so we would recommend that you look at devices with the specifications below to enable you to effectively edit at 4K.

Operating System

• PC – Windows 11
• MAC – Monterey V12.0 or later

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PC – we would recommend a minimum of 6 core 11th Gen Intel (i7 or above) or AMD Ryzen (5 series and above).
• MAC – Apple Silicon M1 or newer

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

• PC – Nvidia or AMD discrete GPU. Minimum 4GB of memory (for HD and basic 4k)
• MAC – Minimum 6GB of memory for effective 4K

Internal Hard Drive

• PC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).
• MAC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).

Display Screen

• Resolution – The screen will need a resolution of 1920×1080, but 2k or greater will help with displaying all the menus, footage and timelines on screen.
• Screen Size – While there is no minimum screen size, we would recommend a screen size of 14 inches or greater, working for long periods on a small screen can be very tiring.

You may wish to wait until you are a registered student if you are planning on buying a laptop to take advantage of student discounts. In the meantime, please talk to our Admissions Team before buying a device, or if you have any additional questions about the equipment required on this course.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES
We strongly suggest you obtain at least TWO external USB 3 (Superspeed USB) storage devices for making backups of footage and projects. One should serve as your master back up drive and the other can be used for backing up your rushes and other work. As you progress through your time at the school, you may need to purchase more drives depending on the amount of data you wish to backup or keep as archive.

Portable SSD devices are widely available in 1TB to 4TB sizes and can greatly speed up the editing process when working with large video files and while copying footage from camera media. We recommend that your drive should have a storage capacity of at least 2TB but the more storage you have access to the better.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
We will provide you with a Microsoft Office 365 account (email address and access to the Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel) for the duration of your studies.

Your account details will be sent to you shortly before the course start date and you will retain access to the account for a period after you have completed your studies to allow you to back up / migrate your documents and other work.

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
You will be provided with a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for the duration of your studies. This includes the video production software Premier Pro which allows you to edit, trim and craft your videos, add transitions and effects, colour grade, mix audio and create animated titles. Details of this will be provided after you have arrived for your studies and completed the registered process.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

As part of your smartphone filming you will need to install the FILMIC PRO APP on your device; www.filmicpro.com. This can be used on IOS or Android, though please check the website to ensure it is compatible with your Android device given there are so many different models. This currently costs £12.99.

LAPTOP
We recommend you have access to a laptop computer (PC or Mac) with a spec which enables you to run contemporary video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

The primary editing software you will use during your course is Adobe Premiere Pro from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. This is provided for you for the duration of your studies. Adobe publishes the following guide (correct as of September 2026) regarding the computer specification needed for Windows and Mac platforms.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements

You will be shooting on cameras capable of recording 4K footage so we would recommend that you look at devices with the specifications below to enable you to effectively edit at 4K.

Operating System

• PC – Windows 11
• MAC – Monterey V12.0 or later

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PC – we would recommend a minimum of 6 core 11th Gen Intel (i7 or above) or AMD Ryzen (5 series and above).
• MAC – Apple Silicon M1 or newer

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

• PC – Nvidia or AMD discrete GPU. Minimum 4GB of memory (for HD and basic 4k)
• MAC – Minimum 6GB of memory for effective 4K

Internal Hard Drive

• PC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).
• MAC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).

Display Screen

• Resolution – The screen will need a resolution of 1920×1080, but 2k or greater will help with displaying all the menus, footage and timelines on screen.
• Screen Size – While there is no minimum screen size, we would recommend a screen size of 14 inches or greater, working for long periods on a small screen can be very tiring.

You may wish to wait until you are a registered student if you are planning on buying a laptop to take advantage of student discounts. In the meantime, please talk to our Admissions Team before buying a device, or if you have any additional questions about the equipment required on this course.

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
You will be provided with a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for the duration of your studies. This includes the video production software Premier Pro which allows you to edit, trim and craft your videos, add transitions and effects, colour grade, mix audio and create animated titles. Details of this will be provided after you have arrived for your studies and completed the registered process.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES
We strongly suggest you obtain at least TWO external USB 3 (Superspeed USB) storage devices for making backups of footage and projects. One should serve as your master back up drive and the other can be used for backing up your rushes and other work. As you progress through your time at the school, you may need to purchase more drives depending on the amount of data you wish to backup or keep as archive.

Portable SSD devices are widely available in 1TB to 4TB sizes and can greatly speed up the editing process when working with large video files and while copying footage from camera media. We recommend that your drive should have a storage capacity of at least 2TB but the more storage you have access to the better.

If any of these requirements presents a concern for you, or if you need any further information, please do let us know.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
We will provide you with a Microsoft Office 365 account (email address and access to the Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel) for the duration of your studies.

Your account details will be sent to you shortly before the course start date and you will retain access to the account for a period after you have completed your studies to allow you to back up / migrate your documents and other work.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

As part of your smartphone filming you will need to install the FILMIC PRO APP on your device; www.filmicpro.com. This can be used on IOS or Android, though please check the website to ensure it is compatible with your Android device given there are so many different models. This currently costs £12.99.

LAPTOP
We recommend you have access to a laptop computer (PC or Mac) with a spec which enables you to run contemporary video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

The primary editing software you will use during your course is Adobe Premiere Pro from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. This is provided for you for the duration of your studies. Adobe publishes the following guide (correct as of September 2026) regarding the computer specification needed for Windows and Mac platforms.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements

You will be shooting on cameras capable of recording 4K footage so we would recommend that you look at devices with the specifications below to enable you to effectively edit at 4K.

Operating System

• PC – Windows 11
• MAC – Monterey V12.0 or later

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PC – we would recommend a minimum of 6 core 11th Gen Intel (i7 or above) or AMD Ryzen (5 series and above).
• MAC – Apple Silicon M1 or newer

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

• PC – Nvidia or AMD discrete GPU. Minimum 4GB of memory (for HD and basic 4k)
• MAC – Minimum 6GB of memory for effective 4K

Internal Hard Drive

• PC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).
• MAC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).

Display Screen

• Resolution – The screen will need a resolution of 1920×1080, but 2k or greater will help with displaying all the menus, footage and timelines on screen.
• Screen Size – While there is no minimum screen size, we would recommend a screen size of 14 inches or greater, working for long periods on a small screen can be very tiring.

You may wish to wait until you are a registered student if you are planning on buying a laptop to take advantage of student discounts. In the meantime, please talk to our Admissions Team before buying a device, or if you have any additional questions about the equipment required on this course.

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
You will be provided with a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for the duration of your studies. This includes the video production software Premier Pro which allows you to edit, trim and craft your videos, add transitions and effects, colour grade, mix audio and create animated titles. Details of this will be provided after you have arrived for your studies and completed the registered process.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES
We strongly suggest you obtain at least TWO external USB 3 (Superspeed USB) storage devices for making backups of footage and projects. One should serve as your master back up drive and the other can be used for backing up your rushes and other work. As you progress through your time at the school, you may need to purchase more drives depending on the amount of data you wish to backup or keep as archive.

Portable SSD devices are widely available in 1TB to 4TB sizes and can greatly speed up the editing process when working with large video files and while copying footage from camera media. We recommend that your drive should have a storage capacity of at least 2TB but the more storage you have access to the better.

If any of these requirements presents a concern for you, or if you need any further information, please do let us know.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
We will provide you with a Microsoft Office 365 account (email address and access to the Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel) for the duration of your studies.

Your account details will be sent to you shortly before the course start date and you will retain access to the account for a period after you have completed your studies to allow you to back up / migrate your documents and other work.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

SD CARD
We recommend having your own 64GB or 128GB SD card — a useful addition to your filmmaking toolkit. Although cards are available to borrow from the kit room, having your own gives you greater flexibility when working on practical projects, both for assessment and your own creative interests.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

As part of your smartphone filming you will need to install the FILMIC PRO APP on your device; www.filmicpro.com. This can be used on IOS or Android, though please check the website to ensure it is compatible with your Android device given there are so many different models. This currently costs £12.99.

LAPTOP
We recommend you have access to a laptop computer (PC or Mac) with a spec which enables you to run contemporary video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

The primary editing software you will use during your course is Adobe Premiere Pro from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. This is provided for you for the duration of your studies. Adobe publishes the following guide (correct as of September 2026) regarding the computer specification needed for Windows and Mac platforms.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements

You will be shooting on cameras capable of recording 4K footage so we would recommend that you look at devices with the specifications below to enable you to effectively edit at 4K.

Operating System

• PC – Windows 11
• MAC – Monterey V12.0 or later

• MAC – Monterey V12.0 or later

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PC – we would recommend a minimum of 6 core 11th Gen Intel (i7 or above) or AMD Ryzen (5 series and above).
• MAC – Apple Silicon M1 or newer

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

• PC – Nvidia or AMD discrete GPU. Minimum 4GB of memory (for HD and basic 4k)
• MAC – Minimum 6GB of memory for effective 4K

Internal Hard Drive

• PC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).
• MAC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).

Display Screen

• Resolution – The screen will need a resolution of 1920×1080, but 2k or greater will help with displaying all the menus, footage and timelines on screen.
• Screen Size – While there is no minimum screen size, we would recommend a screen size of 14 inches or greater, working for long periods on a small screen can be very tiring.

You may wish to wait until you are a registered student if you are planning on buying a laptop to take advantage of student discounts. In the meantime, please talk to our Admissions Team before buying a device, or if you have any additional questions about the equipment required on this course.

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
You will be provided with a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for the duration of your studies. This includes the video production software Premier Pro which allows you to edit, trim and craft your videos, add transitions and effects, colour grade, mix audio and create animated titles. Details of this will be provided after you have arrived for your studies and completed the registered process.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES
We strongly suggest you obtain at least TWO external USB 3 (Superspeed USB) storage devices for making backups of footage and projects. One should serve as your master back up drive and the other can be used for backing up your rushes and other work. As you progress through your time at the school, you may need to purchase more drives depending on the amount of data you wish to backup or keep as archive.

Portable SSD devices are widely available in 1TB to 4TB sizes and can greatly speed up the editing process when working with large video files and while copying footage from camera media. We recommend that your drive should have a storage capacity of at least 2TB but the more storage you have access to the better.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
We will provide you with a Microsoft Office 365 account (email address and access to the Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel) for the duration of your studies.

Your account details will be sent to you shortly before the course start date and you will retain access to the account for a period after you have completed your studies to allow you to back up / migrate your documents and other work.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

As part of your smartphone filming you will need to install the FILMIC PRO APP on your device; www.filmicpro.com. This can be used on IOS or Android, though please check the website to ensure it is compatible with your Android device given there are so many different models. This currently costs £12.99.

LAPTOP
We recommend you have access to a laptop computer (PC or Mac) with a spec which enables you to run contemporary video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

The primary editing software you will use during your course is Adobe Premiere Pro from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. This is provided for you for the duration of your studies. Adobe publishes the following guide (correct as of September 2026) regarding the computer specification needed for Windows and Mac platforms.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements

You will be shooting on cameras capable of recording 4K footage so we would recommend that you look at devices with the specifications below to enable you to effectively edit at 4K.

Operating System

• PC – Windows 11
• MAC – Monterey V12.0 or later

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PC – we would recommend a minimum of 6 core 11th Gen Intel (i7 or above) or AMD Ryzen (5 series and above).
• MAC – Apple Silicon M1 or newer

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

• PC – Nvidia or AMD discrete GPU. Minimum 4GB of memory (for HD and basic 4k)
• MAC – Minimum 6GB of memory for effective 4K

Internal Hard Drive

• PC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).
• MAC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).

Display Screen

• Resolution – The screen will need a resolution of 1920×1080, but 2k or greater will help with displaying all the menus, footage and timelines on screen.
• Screen Size – While there is no minimum screen size, we would recommend a screen size of 14 inches or greater, working for long periods on a small screen can be very tiring.

You may wish to wait until you are a registered student if you are planning on buying a laptop to take advantage of student discounts. In the meantime, please talk to our Admissions Team before buying a device, or if you have any additional questions about the equipment required on this course.

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
You will be provided with a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for the duration of your studies. This includes the video production software Premier Pro which allows you to edit, trim and craft your videos, add transitions and effects, colour grade, mix audio and create animated titles. Details of this will be provided after you have arrived for your studies and completed the registered process.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES
We strongly suggest you obtain at least TWO external USB 3 (Superspeed USB) storage devices for making backups of footage and projects. One should serve as your master back up drive and the other can be used for backing up your rushes and other work. As you progress through your time at the school, you may need to purchase more drives depending on the amount of data you wish to backup or keep as archive.

Portable SSD devices are widely available in 1TB to 4TB sizes and can greatly speed up the editing process when working with large video files and while copying footage from camera media. We recommend that your drive should have a storage capacity of at least 2TB but the more storage you have access to the better.

If any of these requirements presents a concern for you, or if you need any further information, please do let us know.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
We will provide you with a Microsoft Office 365 account (email address and access to the Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel) for the duration of your studies.

Your account details will be sent to you shortly before the course start date and you will retain access to the account for a period after you have completed your studies to allow you to back up / migrate your documents and other work.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

Students will need a personal kit for practical work on the course. The list below covers hair styling, make-up and special effects. Please check the kit details provided before your course starts before purchasing individual items.

Hair Kit

• Section clips and two-prong curl clips
• Hair styling kit, including brushes and combs
• Afro comb
• Training head
• Hairdressing scissors and sewing scissors
• Water spray bottle

Make-up Kit

• Make-up brushes, sponges, wedges, powder puff, mixing palette and spatula
• Foundation and colour palettes, including eye, brow, blush and lip colours
• Colour correctors, face powders, mascara, brow gel, lip pencils and eyeliners
• Mattifying product and pencil sharpener
• Protective gown and kit bag

Special Effects Kit

• Stipple sponges
• Sculpting gel and skin illustration palettes
• Bald cap and adhesive
• Congealed blood and isopropyl alcohol

Hair and Makeup Essential Equipment Guide (PDF)

Students will need a personal kit and materials for practical work on the course. The list below covers essential equipment and materials for Production Design for Screen & Film. Please check the kit details provided before your course starts before purchasing individual items.

Production Design Kit

• Scale ruler (metric ruler 1:50, 1:25)
• Scale ruler (Imperial 1/4″ = 1′)
• Metal safety ruler (30cm)
• Scalpel handle (Swan Morton 3A handle)
• Scalpel blades (10a blades, pack of 100)
• Propelling pencil (0.5 HB Pentel or similar)
• Pencil leads (0.5 leads, 3 packs)
• Pencils
• Set squares (90/45 degree and 60-degree)
• Adjustable set square (20–25cm)
• T-square (Perspex, 80cm minimum/A2)
• Circle template
• Scissors
• Eraser
• Art box for storing equipment

Art & Model-Making Materials

• PVA or wood glue
• Glue stick (Pritt Stick or similar)
• Masking tape (1″ tape)
• Art materials
• Paints and paper
• Model-making materials, dependent on personal projects
• Costume materials, dependent on personal projects

Additional Course Costs

• A1 scanning
• Showcase costs for the end-of-year exhibition
• Optional Prop and Model Making and/or Costume Design modules: approximately £20–£80 per year, depending on personal project work

Production Design Essential Equipment Guide (PDF)

LAPTOP
We recommend you have access to a laptop computer (PC or Mac) with a spec which enables you to run contemporary video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

The primary editing software you will use during your course is Adobe Premiere Pro from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. This is provided for you for the duration of your studies. Adobe publishes the following guide (correct as of September 2026) regarding the computer specification needed for Windows and Mac platforms.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements

You will be shooting on cameras capable of recording 4K footage so we would recommend that you look at devices with the specifications below to enable you to effectively edit at 4K.

Operating System

• PC – Windows 11
• MAC – Monterey V12.0 or later

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PC – we would recommend a minimum of 6 core 11th Gen Intel (i7 or above) or AMD Ryzen (5 series and above).
• MAC – Apple Silicon M1 or newer

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

• PC – Nvidia or AMD discrete GPU. Minimum 4GB of memory (for HD and basic 4k)
• MAC – Minimum 6GB of memory for effective 4K

Internal Hard Drive

• PC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).
• MAC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).

Display Screen

• Resolution – The screen will need a resolution of 1920×1080, but 2k or greater will help with displaying all the menus, footage and timelines on screen.
• Screen Size – While there is no minimum screen size, we would recommend a screen size of 14 inches or greater, working for long periods on a small screen can be very tiring.

You may wish to wait until you are a registered student if you are planning on buying a laptop to take advantage of student discounts. In the meantime, please talk to our Admissions Team before buying a device, or if you have any additional questions about the equipment required on this course.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES
We strongly suggest you obtain at least TWO external USB 3 (Superspeed USB) storage devices for making backups of footage and projects. One should serve as your master back up drive and the other can be used for backing up your rushes and other work. As you progress through your time at the school, you may need to purchase more drives depending on the amount of data you wish to backup or keep as archive.

Portable SSD devices are widely available in 1TB to 4TB sizes and can greatly speed up the editing process when working with large video files and while copying footage from camera media. We recommend that your drive should have a storage capacity of at least 2TB but the more storage you have access to the better.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
We will provide you with a Microsoft Office 365 account (email address and access to the Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel) for the duration of your studies.

Your account details will be sent to you shortly before the course start date and you will retain access to the account for a period after you have completed your studies to allow you to back up / migrate your documents and other work.

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
You will be provided with a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for the duration of your studies. This includes the video production software Premier Pro which allows you to edit, trim and craft your videos, add transitions and effects, colour grade, mix audio and create animated titles. Details of this will be provided after you have arrived for your studies and completed the registered process.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

SD CARD
We recommend having your own 64GB or 128GB SD card — a useful addition to your filmmaking toolkit. Although cards are available to borrow from the kit room, having your own gives you greater flexibility when working on practical projects, both for assessment and your own creative interests.

LAPTOP
We recommend you have access to a laptop computer (PC or Mac) with a spec which enables you to run contemporary video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

The primary editing software you will use during your course is Adobe Premiere Pro from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. This is provided for you for the duration of your studies. Adobe publishes the following guide (correct as of September 2026) regarding the computer specification needed for Windows and Mac platforms.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements

You will be shooting on cameras capable of recording 4K footage so we would recommend that you look at devices with the specifications below to enable you to effectively edit at 4K.

Operating System

• PC – Windows 11
• MAC – Monterey V12.0 or later

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PC – we would recommend a minimum of 6 core 11th Gen Intel (i7 or above) or AMD Ryzen (5 series and above).
• MAC – Apple Silicon M1 or newer

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

• PC – Nvidia or AMD discrete GPU. Minimum 4GB of memory (for HD and basic 4k)
• MAC – Minimum 6GB of memory for effective 4K

Internal Hard Drive

• PC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).
• MAC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).

Display Screen

• Resolution – The screen will need a resolution of 1920×1080, but 2k or greater will help with displaying all the menus, footage and timelines on screen.
• Screen Size – While there is no minimum screen size, we would recommend a screen size of 14 inches or greater, working for long periods on a small screen can be very tiring.

You may wish to wait until you are a registered student if you are planning on buying a laptop to take advantage of student discounts. In the meantime, please talk to our Admissions Team before buying a device, or if you have any additional questions about the equipment required on this course.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES
We strongly suggest you obtain at least TWO external USB 3 (Superspeed USB) storage devices for making backups of footage and projects. One should serve as your master back up drive and the other can be used for backing up your rushes and other work. As you progress through your time at the school, you may need to purchase more drives depending on the amount of data you wish to backup or keep as archive.

Portable SSD devices are widely available in 1TB to 4TB sizes and can greatly speed up the editing process when working with large video files and while copying footage from camera media. We recommend that your drive should have a storage capacity of at least 2TB but the more storage you have access to the better.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
We will provide you with a Microsoft Office 365 account (email address and access to the Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel) for the duration of your studies.

Your account details will be sent to you shortly before the course start date and you will retain access to the account for a period after you have completed your studies to allow you to back up / migrate your documents and other work.

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
You will be provided with a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for the duration of your studies. This includes the video production software Premier Pro which allows you to edit, trim and craft your videos, add transitions and effects, colour grade, mix audio and create animated titles. Details of this will be provided after you have arrived for your studies and completed the registered process.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

LAPTOP
We recommend you have access to a laptop computer (PC or Mac) with a spec which enables you to run contemporary video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

The primary editing software you will use during your course is Adobe Premiere Pro from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. This is provided for you for the duration of your studies. Adobe publishes the following guide (correct as of September 2026) regarding the computer specification needed for Windows and Mac platforms.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements

You will be shooting on cameras capable of recording 4K footage so we would recommend that you look at devices with the specifications below to enable you to effectively edit at 4K.

Operating System

• PC – Windows 11
• MAC – Monterey V12.0 or later

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PC – we would recommend a minimum of 6 core 11th Gen Intel (i7 or above) or AMD Ryzen (5 series and above).
• MAC – Apple Silicon M1 or newer

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

• PC – Nvidia or AMD discrete GPU. Minimum 4GB of memory (for HD and basic 4k)
• MAC – Minimum 6GB of memory for effective 4K

Internal Hard Drive

• PC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).
• MAC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).

Display Screen

• Resolution – The screen will need a resolution of 1920×1080, but 2k or greater will help with displaying all the menus, footage and timelines on screen.
• Screen Size – While there is no minimum screen size, we would recommend a screen size of 14 inches or greater, working for long periods on a small screen can be very tiring.

You may wish to wait until you are a registered student if you are planning on buying a laptop to take advantage of student discounts. In the meantime, please talk to our Admissions Team before buying a device, or if you have any additional questions about the equipment required on this course.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES
We strongly suggest you obtain at least TWO external USB 3 (Superspeed USB) storage devices for making backups of footage and projects. One should serve as your master back up drive and the other can be used for backing up your rushes and other work. As you progress through your time at the school, you may need to purchase more drives depending on the amount of data you wish to backup or keep as archive.

Portable SSD devices are widely available in 1TB to 4TB sizes and can greatly speed up the editing process when working with large video files and while copying footage from camera media. We recommend that your drive should have a storage capacity of at least 2TB but the more storage you have access to the better.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
We will provide you with a Microsoft Office 365 account (email address and access to the Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel) for the duration of your studies.

Your account details will be sent to you shortly before the course start date and you will retain access to the account for a period after you have completed your studies to allow you to back up / migrate your documents and other work.

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
You will be provided with a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for the duration of your studies. This includes the video production software Premier Pro which allows you to edit, trim and craft your videos, add transitions and effects, colour grade, mix audio and create animated titles. Details of this will be provided after you have arrived for your studies and completed the registered process.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

LAPTOP
We recommend you have access to a laptop computer (PC or Mac) with a spec which enables you to run contemporary video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

The primary editing software you will use during your course is Adobe Premiere Pro from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. This is provided for you for the duration of your studies. Adobe publishes the following guide (correct as of September 2026) regarding the computer specification needed for Windows and Mac platforms.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements

You will be shooting on cameras capable of recording 4K footage so we would recommend that you look at devices with the specifications below to enable you to effectively edit at 4K.

Operating System

• PC – Windows 11
• MAC – Monterey V12.0 or later

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PC – we would recommend a minimum of 6 core 11th Gen Intel (i7 or above) or AMD Ryzen (5 series and above).
• MAC – Apple Silicon M1 or newer

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

• PC – Nvidia or AMD discrete GPU. Minimum 4GB of memory (for HD and basic 4k)
• MAC – Minimum 6GB of memory for effective 4K

Internal Hard Drive

• PC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).
• MAC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).

Display Screen

• Resolution – The screen will need a resolution of 1920×1080, but 2k or greater will help with displaying all the menus, footage and timelines on screen.
• Screen Size – While there is no minimum screen size, we would recommend a screen size of 14 inches or greater, working for long periods on a small screen can be very tiring.

You may wish to wait until you are a registered student if you are planning on buying a laptop to take advantage of student discounts. In the meantime, please talk to our Admissions Team before buying a device, or if you have any additional questions about the equipment required on this course.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES
We strongly suggest you obtain at least TWO external USB 3 (Superspeed USB) storage devices for making backups of footage and projects. One should serve as your master back up drive and the other can be used for backing up your rushes and other work. As you progress through your time at the school, you may need to purchase more drives depending on the amount of data you wish to backup or keep as archive.

Portable SSD devices are widely available in 1TB to 4TB sizes and can greatly speed up the editing process when working with large video files and while copying footage from camera media. We recommend that your drive should have a storage capacity of at least 2TB but the more storage you have access to the better.

If any of these requirements presents a concern for you, or if you need any further information, please do let us know.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
We will provide you with a Microsoft Office 365 account (email address and access to the Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel) for the duration of your studies.

Your account details will be sent to you shortly before the course start date and you will retain access to the account for a period after you have completed your studies to allow you to back up / migrate your documents and other work.

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
You will be provided with a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for the duration of your studies. This includes the video production software Premier Pro which allows you to edit, trim and craft your videos, add transitions and effects, colour grade, mix audio and create animated titles. Details of this will be provided after you have arrived for your studies and completed the registered process.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

LAPTOP
We recommend you have access to a laptop computer (PC or Mac) with a spec which enables you to run contemporary video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

The primary editing software you will use during your course is Adobe Premiere Pro from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. This is provided for you for the duration of your studies. Adobe publishes the following guide (correct as of September 2026) regarding the computer specification needed for Windows and Mac platforms.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements

You will be shooting on cameras capable of recording 4K footage so we would recommend that you look at devices with the specifications below to enable you to effectively edit at 4K.

Operating System

• PC – Windows 11
• MAC – Monterey V12.0 or later

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PC – we would recommend a minimum of 6 core 11th Gen Intel (i7 or above) or AMD Ryzen (5 series and above).
• MAC – Apple Silicon M1 or newer

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

• PC – Nvidia or AMD discrete GPU. Minimum 4GB of memory (for HD and basic 4k)
• MAC – Minimum 6GB of memory for effective 4K

Internal Hard Drive

• PC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).
• MAC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).

Display Screen

• Resolution – The screen will need a resolution of 1920×1080, but 2k or greater will help with displaying all the menus, footage and timelines on screen.
• Screen Size – While there is no minimum screen size, we would recommend a screen size of 14 inches or greater, working for long periods on a small screen can be very tiring.

You may wish to wait until you are a registered student if you are planning on buying a laptop to take advantage of student discounts. In the meantime, please talk to our Admissions Team before buying a device, or if you have any additional questions about the equipment required on this course.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES
We strongly suggest you obtain at least TWO external USB 3 (Superspeed USB) storage devices for making backups of footage and projects. One should serve as your master back up drive and the other can be used for backing up your rushes and other work. As you progress through your time at the school, you may need to purchase more drives depending on the amount of data you wish to backup or keep as archive.

Portable SSD devices are widely available in 1TB to 4TB sizes and can greatly speed up the editing process when working with large video files and while copying footage from camera media. We recommend that your drive should have a storage capacity of at least 2TB but the more storage you have access to the better.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
We will provide you with a Microsoft Office 365 account (email address and access to the Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel) for the duration of your studies.

Your account details will be sent to you shortly before the course start date and you will retain access to the account for a period after you have completed your studies to allow you to back up / migrate your documents and other work.

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
You will be provided with a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for the duration of your studies. This includes the video production software Premier Pro which allows you to edit, trim and craft your videos, add transitions and effects, colour grade, mix audio and create animated titles. Details of this will be provided after you have arrived for your studies and completed the registered process.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

LAPTOP
We recommend you have access to a laptop computer (PC or Mac) with a spec which enables you to run contemporary video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

The primary editing software you will use during your course is Adobe Premiere Pro from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. This is provided for you for the duration of your studies. Adobe publishes the following guide (correct as of September 2026) regarding the computer specification needed for Windows and Mac platforms.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements

You will be shooting on cameras capable of recording 4K footage so we would recommend that you look at devices with the specifications below to enable you to effectively edit at 4K.

Operating System

• PC – Windows 11
• MAC – Monterey V12.0 or later

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PC – we would recommend a minimum of 6 core 11th Gen Intel (i7 or above) or AMD Ryzen (5 series and above).
• MAC – Apple Silicon M1 or newer

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

• PC – Nvidia or AMD discrete GPU. Minimum 4GB of memory (for HD and basic 4k)
• MAC – Minimum 6GB of memory for effective 4K

Internal Hard Drive

• PC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).
• MAC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).

Display Screen

• Resolution – The screen will need a resolution of 1920×1080, but 2k or greater will help with displaying all the menus, footage and timelines on screen.
• Screen Size – While there is no minimum screen size, we would recommend a screen size of 14 inches or greater, working for long periods on a small screen can be very tiring.

You may wish to wait until you are a registered student if you are planning on buying a laptop to take advantage of student discounts. In the meantime, please talk to our Admissions Team before buying a device, or if you have any additional questions about the equipment required on this course.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES
We strongly suggest you obtain at least TWO external USB 3 (Superspeed USB) storage devices for making backups of footage and projects. One should serve as your master back up drive and the other can be used for backing up your rushes and other work. As you progress through your time at the school, you may need to purchase more drives depending on the amount of data you wish to backup or keep as archive.

Portable SSD devices are widely available in 1TB to 4TB sizes and can greatly speed up the editing process when working with large video files and while copying footage from camera media. We recommend that your drive should have a storage capacity of at least 2TB but the more storage you have access to the better.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
We will provide you with a Microsoft Office 365 account (email address and access to the Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel) for the duration of your studies.

Your account details will be sent to you shortly before the course start date and you will retain access to the account for a period after you have completed your studies to allow you to back up / migrate your documents and other work.

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
You will be provided with a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for the duration of your studies. This includes the video production software Premier Pro which allows you to edit, trim and craft your videos, add transitions and effects, colour grade, mix audio and create animated titles. Details of this will be provided after you have arrived for your studies and completed the registered process.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

LAPTOP
We recommend you have access to a laptop computer (PC or Mac) with a spec which enables you to run contemporary video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

The primary editing software you will use during your course is Adobe Premiere Pro from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. This is provided for you for the duration of your studies. Adobe publishes the following guide (correct as of September 2026) regarding the computer specification needed for Windows and Mac platforms.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements

You will be shooting on cameras capable of recording 4K footage so we would recommend that you look at devices with the specifications below to enable you to effectively edit at 4K.

Operating System

• PC – Windows 11
• MAC – Monterey V12.0 or later

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PC – we would recommend a minimum of 6 core 11th Gen Intel (i7 or above) or AMD Ryzen (5 series and above).
• MAC – Apple Silicon M1 or newer

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

• PC – Nvidia or AMD discrete GPU. Minimum 4GB of memory (for HD and basic 4k)
• MAC – Minimum 6GB of memory for effective 4K

Internal Hard Drive

• PC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).
• MAC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).

Display Screen

• Resolution – The screen will need a resolution of 1920×1080, but 2k or greater will help with displaying all the menus, footage and timelines on screen.
• Screen Size – While there is no minimum screen size, we would recommend a screen size of 14 inches or greater, working for long periods on a small screen can be very tiring.

You may wish to wait until you are a registered student if you are planning on buying a laptop to take advantage of student discounts. In the meantime, please talk to our Admissions Team before buying a device, or if you have any additional questions about the equipment required on this course.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES
We strongly suggest you obtain at least TWO external USB 3 (Superspeed USB) storage devices for making backups of footage and projects. One should serve as your master back up drive and the other can be used for backing up your rushes and other work. As you progress through your time at the school, you may need to purchase more drives depending on the amount of data you wish to backup or keep as archive.

Portable SSD devices are widely available in 1TB to 4TB sizes and can greatly speed up the editing process when working with large video files and while copying footage from camera media. We recommend that your drive should have a storage capacity of at least 2TB but the more storage you have access to the better.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
We will provide you with a Microsoft Office 365 account (email address and access to the Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel) for the duration of your studies.

Your account details will be sent to you shortly before the course start date and you will retain access to the account for a period after you have completed your studies to allow you to back up / migrate your documents and other work.

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
You will be provided with a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for the duration of your studies. This includes the video production software Premier Pro which allows you to edit, trim and craft your videos, add transitions and effects, colour grade, mix audio and create animated titles. Details of this will be provided after you have arrived for your studies and completed the registered process.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

LAPTOP
We recommend you have access to a laptop computer (PC or Mac) with a spec which enables you to run contemporary video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

The primary editing software you will use during your course is Adobe Premiere Pro from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. This is provided for you for the duration of your studies. Adobe publishes the following guide (correct as of September 2026) regarding the computer specification needed for Windows and Mac platforms.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements

You will be shooting on cameras capable of recording 4K footage so we would recommend that you look at devices with the specifications below to enable you to effectively edit at 4K.

Operating System

• PC – Windows 11
• MAC – Monterey V12.0 or later

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PC – we would recommend a minimum of 6 core 11th Gen Intel (i7 or above) or AMD Ryzen (5 series and above).
• MAC – Apple Silicon M1 or newer

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

• PC – Nvidia or AMD discrete GPU. Minimum 4GB of memory (for HD and basic 4k)
• MAC – Minimum 6GB of memory for effective 4K

Internal Hard Drive

• PC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).
• MAC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).

Display Screen

• Resolution – The screen will need a resolution of 1920×1080, but 2k or greater will help with displaying all the menus, footage and timelines on screen.
• Screen Size – While there is no minimum screen size, we would recommend a screen size of 14 inches or greater, working for long periods on a small screen can be very tiring.

You may wish to wait until you are a registered student if you are planning on buying a laptop to take advantage of student discounts. In the meantime, please talk to our Admissions Team before buying a device, or if you have any additional questions about the equipment required on this course.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES
We strongly suggest you obtain at least TWO external USB 3 (Superspeed USB) storage devices for making backups of footage and projects. One should serve as your master back up drive and the other can be used for backing up your rushes and other work. As you progress through your time at the school, you may need to purchase more drives depending on the amount of data you wish to backup or keep as archive.

Portable SSD devices are widely available in 1TB to 4TB sizes and can greatly speed up the editing process when working with large video files and while copying footage from camera media. We recommend that your drive should have a storage capacity of at least 2TB but the more storage you have access to the better.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
We will provide you with a Microsoft Office 365 account (email address and access to the Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel) for the duration of your studies.

Your account details will be sent to you shortly before the course start date and you will retain access to the account for a period after you have completed your studies to allow you to back up / migrate your documents and other work.

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
You will be provided with a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for the duration of your studies. This includes the video production software Premier Pro which allows you to edit, trim and craft your videos, add transitions and effects, colour grade, mix audio and create animated titles. Details of this will be provided after you have arrived for your studies and completed the registered process.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

LAPTOP
We recommend you have access to a laptop computer (PC or Mac) with a spec which enables you to run contemporary video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

The primary editing software you will use during your course is Adobe Premiere Pro from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. This is provided for you for the duration of your studies. Adobe publishes the following guide (correct as of September 2026) regarding the computer specification needed for Windows and Mac platforms.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements

You will be shooting on cameras capable of recording 4K footage so we would recommend that you look at devices with the specifications below to enable you to effectively edit at 4K.

Operating System

• PC – Windows 11
• MAC – Monterey V12.0 or later

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PC – we would recommend a minimum of 6 core 11th Gen Intel (i7 or above) or AMD Ryzen (5 series and above).
• MAC – Apple Silicon M1 or newer

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

• PC – Nvidia or AMD discrete GPU. Minimum 4GB of memory (for HD and basic 4k)
• MAC – Minimum 6GB of memory for effective 4K

Internal Hard Drive

• PC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).
• MAC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).

Display Screen

• Resolution – The screen will need a resolution of 1920×1080, but 2k or greater will help with displaying all the menus, footage and timelines on screen.
• Screen Size – While there is no minimum screen size, we would recommend a screen size of 14 inches or greater, working for long periods on a small screen can be very tiring.

You may wish to wait until you are a registered student if you are planning on buying a laptop to take advantage of student discounts. In the meantime, please talk to our Admissions Team before buying a device, or if you have any additional questions about the equipment required on this course.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES
We strongly suggest you obtain at least TWO external USB 3 (Superspeed USB) storage devices for making backups of footage and projects. One should serve as your master back up drive and the other can be used for backing up your rushes and other work. As you progress through your time at the school, you may need to purchase more drives depending on the amount of data you wish to backup or keep as archive.

Portable SSD devices are widely available in 1TB to 4TB sizes and can greatly speed up the editing process when working with large video files and while copying footage from camera media. We recommend that your drive should have a storage capacity of at least 2TB but the more storage you have access to the better.

If any of these requirements presents a concern for you, or if you need any further information, please do let us know.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
We will provide you with a Microsoft Office 365 account (email address and access to the Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel) for the duration of your studies.

Your account details will be sent to you shortly before the course start date and you will retain access to the account for a period after you have completed your studies to allow you to back up / migrate your documents and other work.

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
You will be provided with a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for the duration of your studies. This includes the video production software Premier Pro which allows you to edit, trim and craft your videos, add transitions and effects, colour grade, mix audio and create animated titles. Details of this will be provided after you have arrived for your studies and completed the registered process.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.

LAPTOP
We recommend you have access to a laptop computer (PC or Mac) with a spec which enables you to run contemporary video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

The primary editing software you will use during your course is Adobe Premiere Pro from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. This is provided for you for the duration of your studies. Adobe publishes the following guide (correct as of September 2026) regarding the computer specification needed for Windows and Mac platforms.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements

You will be shooting on cameras capable of recording 4K footage so we would recommend that you look at devices with the specifications below to enable you to effectively edit at 4K.

Operating System

• PC – Windows 11
• MAC – Monterey V12.0 or later

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• PC – we would recommend a minimum of 6 core 11th Gen Intel (i7 or above) or AMD Ryzen (5 series and above).
• MAC – Apple Silicon M1 or newer

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

• PC – Nvidia or AMD discrete GPU. Minimum 4GB of memory (for HD and basic 4k)
• MAC – Minimum 6GB of memory for effective 4K

Internal Hard Drive

• PC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).
• MAC – We recommend a fast solid-state drive (SSD) of at least 512Gb (ITB is preferable).

Display Screen

• Resolution – The screen will need a resolution of 1920×1080, but 2k or greater will help with displaying all the menus, footage and timelines on screen.
• Screen Size – While there is no minimum screen size, we would recommend a screen size of 14 inches or greater, working for long periods on a small screen can be very tiring.

You may wish to wait until you are a registered student if you are planning on buying a laptop to take advantage of student discounts. In the meantime, please talk to our Admissions Team before buying a device, or if you have any additional questions about the equipment required on this course.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES
We strongly suggest you obtain at least TWO external USB 3 (Superspeed USB) storage devices for making backups of footage and projects. One should serve as your master back up drive and the other can be used for backing up your rushes and other work. As you progress through your time at the school, you may need to purchase more drives depending on the amount of data you wish to backup or keep as archive.

Portable SSD devices are widely available in 1TB to 4TB sizes and can greatly speed up the editing process when working with large video files and while copying footage from camera media. We recommend that your drive should have a storage capacity of at least 2TB but the more storage you have access to the better.

If any of these requirements presents a concern for you, or if you need any further information, please do let us know.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
We will provide you with a Microsoft Office 365 account (email address and access to the Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel) for the duration of your studies.

Your account details will be sent to you shortly before the course start date and you will retain access to the account for a period after you have completed your studies to allow you to back up / migrate your documents and other work.

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
You will be provided with a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for the duration of your studies. This includes the video production software Premier Pro which allows you to edit, trim and craft your videos, add transitions and effects, colour grade, mix audio and create animated titles. Details of this will be provided after you have arrived for your studies and completed the registered process.

SMARTPHONE
A camera or smartphone capable of recording 1080p at 25fps.