Course details

Award

QQI Level 6 Film and TV Production 6M5159

Programme Overview

This programme provides learners with the opportunity to train for a career in TV and Film. Learners get the opportunity to develop their film making skills with particular emphasis on practical hands-on production skills.
Advanced TV Studies learners will have access to the College’s new Apple iMac Computer Suite which is equipped with the latest software and hardware.

Typical Modules

  • Documentary Production
  • Editing Practice and Techniques
  • TV & Video Production (Studio)
  • Camera & Lighting for Film and TV
  • Scriptwriting for Film and TV Drama
  • Directing Film
  • Film and Digital Video Production
  • Media Industry Awareness
  • TV and Film Production Management

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants must hold a QQI Level 5 Award in the chosen area.
  • Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.
  • In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.

Employment/Progression Opportunities

  • The Award enables graduates to exercise their skills to gain employment in the TV and Film Industry. Learners can pursue careers in Camera Operations, Scriptwriting, Post-production Editing, Researcher and freelance careers in the TV and Film Sector.
  • Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or access:

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Limerick College of Further Education

Limerick College of Further Education is a long-established, state-funded and administered further education college. It is one of many centres of education run by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. LCFE was known until 2008 as Limerick Senior College.

LCFE offers Further Education (Post Leaving Certificate) programmes and Professional qualifications in a variety of disciplines and caters for approximately 1200 full-time and 3000 part-time learners. Its campuses are situated in the South-East of the city on Mulgrave Street (a short distance from the city centre) and also in East Limerick at Cappamore.

Limerick College of Further Education aims to provide high quality internationally-recognised educational programmes, delivered in a modern dynamic environment by a highly qualified and committed team of teachers. Programmes are accredited by a number of prestigious validating bodies. The approval of LCFE by these bodies is a further benchmark of the high quality of courses, facilities, tuition and support structures on offer.

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