Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This one year full time course equips the learner with real hands on media and broadcast training in journalism, radio broadcasting and TV/Film production. The course builds on the Level 5 Journalism programmes and is amenable to any media, arts or humanities learner with an interest in furthering their knowledge of the media and broadcasting industries.
The course examines all aspects of the broadcast industry from understanding media theory , considering legal framework to developing technologies, production techniques as well as on-air and broadcast presentation skills.
The course revolves around iMix, the college radio station that broadcasts each week in the college and online. It offers learners a chance to hone their skills across all facets of media production and offers learners the opportunity to explore their options and interests while developing key skills and enhancing their creativity.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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TV and Film Production Design
TV and Film Production Management
Broadcast Presentation Skills
Radio News Broadcasting
Multimedia Sound
Radio Documentary Production
Communications
Work Experience
Feature Writing
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 |
| 6M5149 |
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
This course qualifies learners to seek entry-level employment in the Media Industry across a range of technical and creative disciplines. Some graduates have opted to become freelance journalists, Researchers, Documentary Makers, Scriptwriters and Film Directors.