Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Kickstart your creativity and learn what it takes to make an impact online. Media may have moved on from print publications but the power of an image or a story well told remains. Whether you want to work in business public relations politics or mainstream news then the ability to make edit and publish quality images and content is a skill that will stand to you for the rest of your career.
In this Higher National Diploma (HND) in Photography and Content Creation students will learn the skills they need for this fast-paced creative industry where self-discipline is key. This programme leans towards media photography such as documentary photography and photojournalism.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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YEAR 1:
Image Processing (5N1292)
Digital Photography (5N1270)
Photographic Techniques (5N1538)
Entrepreneurial Skills (5N1951)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Documentary Photography (5N1271)
Event Production (5N1374)
Narrative Photography (5N4407)
Digital Marketing (5N1364)
Voice Production for Broadcasting (5N0638)
End of Year 1 Certification: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Photography (5M2094)
YEAR 2:
Directorial Photography (6N3688)
Portrait Photography (6N3694)
Team Leadership (6N1948)
Work Experience (6N1946)
Advertising Photography (6N3726)
Digital Imaging (6N3727)
Entrepreneurship (6N1941)
Broadcasting Presentation Skills (6N5425)
Digital Video Processing and Production (6N5426)
Marketing Communications (6N4370)
End of Year 2 Certification: QQI Level 6 Certificate in Photography (6M3732)
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
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Career Progression
Journalism | content creation | Commercial Photography | Publicity | Public Relations | Communications.
