Film & Television Production
Course Name: Film & Television Production - Ballinode Campus
Course Code: 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.
Career Opportunities
Graduates usually opt to advance to further studies, while others have gained direct employment as:
- Production managers
- Production coordinators
- Directors
- Assistant directors.
Erasmus+
Participants on this course can apply to complete their work experience abroad. (Must be over 18 years old)
Fees
There are no fees to study this course.
Course Content
- Film Production 5N0637
- Television & Film Editing 5N0540
- Cultural & Social History 5N0780
- Communications 5N0690
- Research & Study Skills 5N3113
- Media Analysis 5N1298
- Work Experience 5N1356
- Digital Photography 5N1270
Requirements
- Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
- Interview
- Mature applicants welcome
- Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
- Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher
- If the course becomes oversubscribed, priority will be given to students who intend to complete the full award.
Progression
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme
Certification
- QQI Level 5 Award in Film & Television Production (5M18519)
Duration
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.