Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This s a one-year, full-time course designed to equip learners with the comprehensive vocational skills and technical knowledge required to navigate the modern visual media landscape. The curriculum embraces a wide spectrum of image-capture technology, training students to utilize traditional film cameras, smartphones, compact digital cameras, high-end professional DSLRs/mirrorless systems, and drones. Central to the program is the mastery of critical operational skills, including advanced camera mechanics, studio and location lighting, directing professional photoshoots, teamwork, and digital post-production using industry-standard photo and video editing software.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Personal & Professional Development 5N2985
Teamworking 5N1367
Traditional Black & White Photography 5N0757
Image Processing 5N1292
Digital Photography 5N1270
Colour Photography 5N0763
Portrait Photography 5N1376
Photographic Techniques 5N1538
Development of Key Skills
Building on Key Skills
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:
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, the performing arts 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
Learners who successfully complete all modules are eligible to apply for Advanced Photography (Higher Professional Diploma) at LCFE.