Film & Television Production - 5M18519

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work in television studio production, crew roles, or in single camera crew roles in a managed environment in a range of television and film production contexts, or to progress to further or higher education and training. Students will acquire practical skills in both Film and Television Production, including single-camera production, non-linear film, and video editing. Through the study of Media Analysis, students gain knowledge of how the relationship between the producer, the advertiser, and the audience impact one another.

Course Requirements

• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent (Check your Eligibility)
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy here
• Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher Click Here
• If the course becomes oversubscribed, priority will be given to students who intend to complete the full award.

Course Content

• Film Production 5N0637
• Television & Film Editing 5N0540
• Cultural & Social History 5N0780
• Communications 5N0690
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Research & Study Skills 5N3113
• Media Analysis 5N1298
• Digital Photography 5N1270

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Film & Television Production (5M18519)

Career Opportunities

Graduates usually opt to advance to further studies, while others have gained direct employment as:

• Production managers
• Production coordinators
• Directors
• Assistant directors.

Progression to Higher Education

Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes, at Universities, Technological Universities using their full QQI Level 5 major award. Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria.  It is the students' responsibility to consult with the relevant HEI for information on the admissions process and any specific entry requirements.
The following are the most relevant courses:

TU - Dublin

• BA Film and Broadcasting (TU983) - Level 8

Dundalk IT

• BA in Film and Television Production (DK864) - Level 8

University of Galway

• BA Arts (Film and Digital Media) (GY127) - Level 8

Fees

There are no fees to study this course

Duration

This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

For More Information

Phone 071-9202200 or email [email protected]