Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This one year course develops practical skills in television and film production, post production, lights, streaming, writing, media analysis and film. Learners will work in a live multi-camera studio environment and also in production crews for short films and documentaries. Each learner will direct a short film, documentary film and live studio programme. Successful learners will have a portfolio of completed work and will be offered a place on BIFEs Higher National Diploma in TV & Film (Moving Image).
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Cinematography Camera Operations
Cinematography Lighting Skills 5N5047
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
Documentary Film Production 5N0637
Script Writing
TV and Film Editing
Film Production 5N0637
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
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M5158 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
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.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
- Camera Operation
- Sound Operation
- Lighting
- Design
- Production
- Editing
- TV Studio Production
- Internet related video services