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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Film and Documentary (Wellpark Road campus)

ATU Galway / Mayo (formerly GMIT)
ATU Galway / Mayo (formerly GMIT)
Course Code
AU615
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
330
Points Change

Course Summary

A three-year Level 8 honours degree for those interested in developing a career in film, documentary, television and the audiovisual sector. This programme is designed to provide a specialised knowledge of the history, theory and practical working of documentary and film making. Embedded in the programme is the opportunity for ethical and philosophical discourse with regard to representation, media and new technologies.

The practical and technical skills options include such specialist areas as screenwriting, editing, sound, production design, cinematography, VFX (visual effects) and knowledge of the planning, budgeting and management requirements involved in shooting and delivering film and documentary projects. 

AU615 BA - Film and Documentary
AU615 BA - Film and Documentary

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College Link

College Link > AU615 - Film and Documentary (Wellpark Road campus)

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

Language options with this course

The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:

Languages
Award Type
Includes time abroad*
Notes
Irish
Elective

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.

Entry Requirements

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QQI / FET Links

This course will accept Any QQI Level 5 or 6 Major Award as an entry requirement.

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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Creative

Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.

Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.

Career Progression

Graduates will be equipped with a more considered set of specialist skills which will strongly position them to enter the competitive world of film and documentary, both nationally and internationally.

Career opportunities include: Screenwriter, Script Editor, Researcher, Editor; Assistant Editor, Post-Production Co-ordinator, Audio - Location Sound Recordist, Post-production Sound Designer, Foley Artist, Production Designer, Art Director, Props, Set Dresser, Model Makers, Cinematographer, Camera Assistant, Data Wrangler, and Script Supervisor.

Further Research

College Link > AU615 - Film and Documentary (Wellpark Road campus)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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