Production Operations (Assistant Director)

SkillsFuture Funding Valid Till 30 June 2025
SSG Course Reference Nos.:
TGS-2022016112 Production Operations (Assistant Director)
TGS-2023040861 Production Operations (Assistant Director) (Classroom and Synchronous E-Learning)

OVERVIEW

This course covers the budgets, schedules, and desired standards of the production. Participants will learn about the key limitations on budgets, resources, time availability, and detailed technical requirements for different genres and content types. They will also learn about the interlinkage across the various content production stages and the possible factors that typically impact the production schedules. The course will also cover the approval processes for deviations, relevant health and safety guidelines, and the statutory and regulatory compliances.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Prepare call sheets for scheduling the cast for the shoots Break-down the production schedule into a daily task list

  • Manage the production activities on a day-to-day basis, including coordination with all the creative and technical teams

  • Use appropriate techniques to identify production requirements to determine the production schedules

  • Identify additional factors which may impact the production schedules but are not apparent from the script

  • Provide the director and producer with daily schedules detailing every aspect of production, including delay in timelines and deviation from budgets

  • Review paperwork and contracts to ensure all permissions are obtained for the use of content that is subject to copyright law

  • Identify special approvals required and guidelines to be followed in exceptional circumstances

  • Comply with health and safety regulations in all job tasks

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Assistant Director, Production Manager, Production Assistant

MODE OF TRAINING

In-Person and/or Online

DURATION

33 Hours

DATE

Training: -

Assessment: -

Registration closes on -.

Note:

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

  • For online classes, participants are required to attend lessons via a personal computer (laptop, desktop, or tablet with a front-facing camera) to optimise the learning experience and for the purpose of taking attendance. Parts of the training will include activities that may require the use of mobile phones, such as capturing photos and videos while attending classes online.

TIME

-

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$3,161.00

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$2,900.00
SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline): S$2,030.00
Nett Course Fee: S$870.00
9% GST*: S$78.30
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$948.30

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

Full Course Fee: S$2,900.00
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: S$2,610.00
Nett Course Fee: S$290.00
9% GST*: S$78.30
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$368.30

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

Full Course Fee: S$2,900.00
SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: S$2,610.00
Nett Course Fee: S$290.00
9% GST*: S$78.30
Nett Course Fee, including GST: S$368.30

*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.