Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work in television studio production, crew roles, or in single camera crew roles in a managed environment in a range of television and film production contexts, or to progress to further or higher education and training. Students will acquire practical skills in both Film and Television Production, including single-camera production, non-linear film, and video editing. Through the study of Media Analysis, students gain knowledge of how the relationship between the producer, the advertiser, and the audience impact one another.
QQI Level 5 Award in Film & Television Production (5M18519)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Film Production 5N0637
Television & Film Editing 5N0540
Cultural & Social History 5N0780
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Research & Study Skills 5N3113
Media Analysis 5N1298
Digital Photography 5N1270
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 results in 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 direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
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:
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
Graduates usually opt to advance to further studies, while others have gained direct employment as:
- Production managers
- Production coordinators
- Directors
- Assistant directors.