Course details

This Advanced Certificate enables the learner to build on existing knowledge and develop an in-depth knowledge of the skills required for careers working in Digital Film, Television and Video Production. Many learners look upon this course as a good stepping stone to developing a career into Film and Television production as well as further studies. This course is an excellent course for developing portfolios for Degrees in IADT, Tallaght, Dundalk, DIT, Maynooth and other Universities.

Learners may also take advantage of the opportunity to be considered for Advanced Entry to IADT, IT Tallaght and Dundalk IT. Past students have gained offers of direct entry to second Year in the BA in Film and Television in IADT and offers of both second and third year in the BA in Film Production in Dundalk IT.

Entry Requirements

  • QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Award Film and TV Production (5M5158), or Media Production (5M15960) or equivalent
  • Degree Graduates
  • Applications are welcomed from learners with relevant experience in this area

Main Areas of Study

  • Documentary Production
  • Editing Practice and Techniques
  • Film and Digital Video Production
  • TV and Film Production Management
  • Script Writing for Film and TV Drama
  • Research and Reporting for Digital Media
  • Communications
  • Work Practice

Special Features

This course is highly practical. Learners conceive, develop and produce Digital Film, Television and Video Production to industry standard as part of core production modules. This involves reading, analysing, formatting, structuring and workshopping Film, Television and Video Scripts while developing specialisations in their chosen areas. In addition learners will be trained in the following: Production Techniques for both Digital Tape and Hard Drive Cameras, Audio Skills and non-linear Editing on AVID Media Composer as wellas Video Studio Production.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

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.

See all Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute courses
Are you from Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute ? Claim your course!
Courses you can instantly connect with... Do an online course on Film and Television starting now. See all courses

Is this the right course for you?

Rate this page

Didn't find what you were looking for ?

or