Location Scouting

SkillsFuture Funding Valid Till 30 June 2025
SSG Course Reference Nos.:
TGS-2022016071 Location Scouting
TGS-2022016103 Location Scouting (Classroom and Synchronous E-Learning)

OVERVIEW

This course covers creative vision and production purposes, location selection parameters based on script and production requirements, and understanding the production limitations such as constraints on budgets, resources and time availability, and any specific limits on shooting locations. It also involves knowing about key departments' role and contribution during the shoot, interdependencies and reporting structures, health and safety parameters related to locations, legal requirements, insurance clauses, and risk management and the contracting processes.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Develop checklists for each type and sequence of locations required by understanding the production needs

  • Review the locations shortlist against the production requirements as well as financial and logistical criteria

  • Lead final survey of the shortlisted locations to assess the suitability of the locations based on production requirements and constraints

  • Ascertain the permissions and licenses required and the related costs

  • Analyse location parameters and risk factors to recommend final locations that balance production needs against financial and logistical constraints

  • Oversee the process of obtaining various permits and licenses from the local authorities

  • Negotiate fees and terms for using the shortlisted location to ensure budget adherence

  • Review all the contracts and written agreements prepared for the use of locations

  • Advise others on minimising potential risks and contingency arrangements to cover extremes of weather or non- availability of certain locations to minimise delays during production

  • Oversee all aspects of production and health and safety of everyone using the location during the shoot

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Assistant Director, Production Manager, Location Manager, Production Assistant

MODE OF TRAINING

In-Person and/or Online

DURATION

18 Hours

DATE

Commencement Date: -

Note: This course will conclude with a compulsory assessment. Participants have to achieve at least 75% attendance to be eligible for the assessment.

VENUE

  • In-Person Classes: 1 Stars Avenue, Mediacorp Campus, Singapore 138507

  • Online Classes: Participants will be provided with the log-in links

FEES (INCLUSIVE OF 9% GST)

Application Fee: S$54.00 -Waived-

Full Course Fee, including 9% GST: S$1,853.00

Course Fee with SkillsFuture Funding+:

SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders

Full Course Fee: S$1,700.00
SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline): S$1,190.00
Nett Course Fee: S$510.00
9% GST*: S$45.90
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$555.90

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and Above

Full Course Fee: S$1,700.00
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: S$1,530.00
Nett Course Fee: S$170.00
9% GST*: S$45.90
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$215.90

SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Full Course Fee: S$1,700.00
SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: S$1,530.00
Nett Course Fee: S$170.00
9% GST*: S$45.90
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$215.90

*As per SSG Policy, GST payable is calculated based on prevailing GST Rates after the baseline funding subsidy of 70%.

+Funding Eligibility:

  • Singapore Citizens and/or Permanent Residents

  • Attain at least 75% attendance

  • Successful completion of assessment

More Information: https://pd.mediaacademy.sg/funding-information

SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) and SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) – Starts from 1 May 2024:

This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) only if you sign up for the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme.

If you are applying only for this module, you can still use your Opening SkillsFuture Credit and One-Off SkillsFuture Credit Top Up to offset the course fee.

For Details on the Types of Eligible for Use of SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) and SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) – Starts from 1 may 2024, please see: https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/initiatives/early-career/credit

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum Age: 18

  • Academic Requirement: Obtain Pass Grade in GCE N-Level subjects including English (or IELTS overall band score 5 and above or equivalent) and 2 other subjects or equivalent

  • Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements may still apply and will be considered based on:

    • At least 1 year working experience in any industry; and/or

    • Oral interview or evaluation test by Singapore Media Academy to determine suitability for the course

  • Applicants may be called for interview at the discretion of Singapore Media Academy.