PLC (Further Education - FET)

Certificate

Film and Television Production

LCFE Mulgrave St. Campus
LCFE Mulgrave St. Campus
Course Code
5M18519 FTP
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
38 Weeks
Attendance
Full Time

Course Summary

Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College

This one-year full time QQI Level 5 course equips the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge 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.

The course qualifies people to seek jobs in the TV/Film industry, either in production, editing or scriptwriting. Some graduates have opted for self-employment as freelance TV/Film Producers/Scriptwriters. Award holders may apply for a place on the Advanced Certificate in Media/Radio Level 6 course in LCFE MSC.

Certification:

QQI Award Code 5M18519

Course Details

LCFE Mulgrave St. Campus
College Link  >  Film and Television Production

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:

What will you study?

    Work Experience 5N1356
    Communications 5N0690
    Media Analysis 5N1298
    Desktop Multimedia Audio Production 5N2148
    Cinematography Camera Operations 5N1590
    Cinematography Lighting Skills 5N5047
    Film Production 5N0637
    Television & Film Editing 5N0540
    Scriptwriting 5N18476
    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

The programme qualifies people to seek jobs in the TV/Film industry, either in production, editing or scriptwriting. Some graduates have opted for self-employment as freelance TV/Film Producers/Scriptwriters. Award holders may apply for a place on the Advanced Certificate in Media / Radio Level 6 programme in LCFE

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