Course details
Course is aimed at those interested in beginning a career in Radio Broadcasting. It provides a mix of essential background knowledge and practical Radio Production Skills. Learners will gain experience of recording in DFEi’s purpose built industry standard radio recording studio and complimentary editing suite. Learners will also have an opportunity to broadcast on DFEi’s internet radio station “The Wave Online” available at www.dfei.ie. Year two of this course provides advanced knowledge and practice in the areas of Broadcast Voice Presentation, Digital Audio Processing, Radio Documentary Production and Radio Journalism. Learners in Year two will also gain direct radio broadcasting experience through the management and operation of DFEi’s radio station “The Wave” on 107.8fm.
Entry Requirements (Year 1)
- Leaving Certificate/LCVP
- Leaving Certificate Applied
- Relevant QQI (FETAC) Level 4 Award
- Mature Applicants
Main Areas of Study (Year 1)
- Communications
- Legal Practice and Procedures
- Media Analysis
- Political Studies
- Radio Programme Production
- Research Skills for Journalism
- Sound Engineering and Production
- Work Experience
Entry Requirements (Year 2)
- QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Award Radio Production (5M4511) or equivalent
- Degree Graduates
- Applications are welcome from mature learners with relevant experience in this area
Main Areas of Study (Year 2)
- Media Ethics and Legal Framework
- Media Industry Awareness
- Communications
- Personal and Professional Development
- Broadcasting Presentation Skills
- Radio News Broadcasting
- Radio Documentary Production
- Journalistic Research Techniques
Certification
- Year 1: QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Award Radio Production (5M4511)
- Year 2: QQI (FETAC) Level 6 Award Media Production (6M5130)
Course Location
About Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute
Whether you want to move directly into employment or progress to third level, We_They welcomes you to the next phase in your career development. We provide excellent training in many aspects of media and sound, health and sport, design, sustainable energy, computing and technology, and arts and humanities. If you are attracted to any of these disciplines, we welcome the opportunity to teach, instruct and inform you. The skills you learn with us will start you on the road to a successful career.
Our courses are constantly kept up to date to remain industry relevant; a bonus in these economically challenging times. Successful completion will give you a well recognised FETAC qualification for direct entry to employment or for entry to third level colleges in Ireland and the UK through the Higher Links scheme. We_They welcomes your active participation in college life while you pursue your chosen course of study. Remember, the more you put in the more you benefit, and that will look very good on your CV. You will be part of a perse and energetic student community. You will make new friends, learn new skills, face new challenges and grow in confidence.
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