Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This two year course develops advanced practical skills in all aspects of film and television production. Learners work to professional briefs to produce and direct films and documentary films. In conjunction with the Performing Arts HND learners will work with actors directing them in individual projects throughout both years of study. Learners will individually produce and direct a film, documentary film, promotion video and a television drama. Learners will have the opportunity to achieve an honours degree with one additional year of study.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Year 1:
Film Studies
Individual Project
TV Studio Production
Principles of Photography
Creative Media Industry
Film Practice
Editing
Professional Practice
Year 2:
Sound for Media
Drama
Documentary
Advanced Film Production
Script Writing
Personal Professional Development
Collaborative Project
Modules subject to change
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:
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
Career Progression
Past students are working in the following companies:
- RTE
- Virgin Media
- Windmill Lane
- Screenscene Observe
- Al Jazeera
- BBC
- Game of Thrones
- Vikings
- Badlands