Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This one-year course introduces students to the broadcasting and media industries with a strong emphasis on the practical skills needed to work in radio; television; online media; journalism and content creation.
All aspects of this dynamic course are integrated and assessed through individual or group assignments and projects in the college’s state-of-the-art radio and television studios.
Many students progress from the Diploma in Media and Broadcasting to Higher National Diplomas in Ballyfermot College or further studies elsewhere.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Presentation Techniques for Broadcasting
Interview Techniques for Creative Media Production
Music based programming
Working to a Brief in the Creative Media Sector
Understanding Video Technology
Marketing and Public Relations
Communication Skills for Creative Media Production
Working Freelance in the Creative Media Sector
Understanding the Creative Media Sector
Photography and Photographic Practice
Research Techniques for Creative Media Industries
Creative Media Project
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
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.
