From script to screen- train as a complete filmmaker across every stage of production.
| Duration | 24 Months |
| Level | Level 6 (Diploma) |
| Examining Body | TVET-CDACC |
Course Overview
The Diploma in Film Production is a comprehensive two-year, TVET-CDACC-accredited programme covering every stage of the filmmaking process like scriptwriting, cinematography, directing, sound, and post-production editing. Delight Technical College trains learners to work confidently both on set and in the edit suite, preparing them for Kenya’s growing film, television, and digital content industry.
With practical, project-based learning and structured industrial attachment, learners graduate with real productions in their portfolio and hands-on experience with the equipment and workflows used across the East African film industry.
Why Choose This Course?
- Full-pipeline training: pre-production, production, and post-production
- Hands-on experience with cameras, lighting, sound, and editing equipment
- Kenya’s film, TV, and digital content sector continues to expand rapidly
- Industrial attachment places learners on real productions
- Two-year depth builds genuine industry-level craft, not just introductory skills
Learning Outcomes
- Write and structure a film or video script
- Operate cameras and lighting equipment for professional-quality footage
- Direct actors and crew on a film set
- Record and mix audio for film and video production
- Edit footage into a polished final production using industry-standard software
- Manage a film production from concept through to delivery
Course Modules (Detailed)
| Module / Unit | Hours | What You’ll Learn |
| Term 5- Scriptwriting & Pre-Production | core term unit | Developing scripts, storyboards, shot lists, and production plans before a single frame is shot. |
| Term 5- Cinematography & Lighting | core term unit | Camera operation, composition, and lighting technique for professional-quality footage. |
| Term 6- Directing & On-Set Production | core term unit | Directing actors and managing a film set and crew during live production. |
| Term 6- Sound Recording & Design | core term unit | Location sound recording, mixing, and sound design for film and video. |
| Term 7- Post-Production Editing | core term unit | Editing raw footage into a finished, polished production using industry-standard editing software. |
| Industrial Attachment | structured across terms | Real on-set placement with production companies, media houses, or independent filmmakers. |
Practical Training
Every learner works on real productions throughout the course like short films, documentaries, and promotional videos, rotating through crew roles from camera operator to director to editor. This project-based approach, combined with industrial attachment on real sets, builds a genuine, screen-ready production portfolio.
Career Opportunities
- Film or video director
- Cinematographer / camera operator
- Video editor / post-production specialist
- Sound recordist / sound designer
- Production manager or assistant director
- Independent filmmaker or content producer
Entry Requirements
A minimum mean grade of C- (minus) in KCSE, or a Level 5 Craft Certificate in a related discipline.
Documents Required at Application:
- A copy of your National ID, Passport, or Birth Certificate
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- A copy of your KCPE and/or KCSE result slip or certificate (where applicable)
Skills You’ll Gain
Scriptwriting and storyboarding • Camera operation and cinematography • Lighting technique • Directing • Sound recording and mixing • Video editing • Production management
Certification
Graduates who complete all coursework, industrial attachment, and final assessment receive a Level 6 Diploma in Film Production, accredited by TVET-CDACC, recognised across Kenya’s film and media industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need my own camera equipment?
A: No. Delight provides access to camera, lighting, and sound equipment as part of the practical training. You don’t need to own equipment to join.
Q: What is the entry requirement?
A: A KCSE mean grade of C- (minus), or a Level 5 Craft Certificate in a related discipline.
Q: Will I get to direct my own film?
A: Yes. Learners rotate through crew roles including director, and the programme culminates in production projects that showcase individual creative work.
Q: Where does industrial attachment take place?
A: Placements are arranged with production companies, media houses, and independent filmmakers, based on availability.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Kenya’s creative and technical industries are actively hiring skilled, certified talent and Film Production (Diploma) at Delight Technical College is your fastest, most practical route to becoming one of them. With hands-on training, experienced tutors, flexible study modes, and a qualification recognised by TVET-CDACC, you’ll graduate ready to work, freelance, or build your own business from day one.
Intake is currently in progress. Visit Delight Technical College on Muindi Mbingu Street, opposite Jevanjee Gardens, Nairobi, call or WhatsApp +254 722 533 771 / +254 724 566 088, email [email protected], or apply online at delight.ac.ke to secure your place on the Film Production (Diploma) programme today.