Media Production

Course details

If you have an interest in how the media works, have an interest and flair for writing and are interested in radio broadcasting then this may be the course for you.

Entry Requirements;

Leaving Certificate or equivalent or appropriate experience in the workplace. A genuine interest in writing is essential.

Main Areas of Study:

• Communications
• Work Experience
• Media Analysis
• Radio Programme Production
• Print
• Journalism
• Computer Illustration Graphics
• Graphic Design
• Digital Movie Processing

Course Co-Ordinator/Specialist:

Ciara holds an Honours Masters degree in Irish Media Studies. In addition she has qualified in radio programme production and has worked in the media industry as a film producer.

Employment Opportunities:

Employment opportunities in the print media industry where you may find work as an entry level reporter as a freelance journalist or as publishing assistant, alternatively there are employment opportunities in the broadcast media sector as radio presenter, news reader, radio correspondents, researcher or radio producer. Many students take up positions with community radio stations to gain further experience before branching out into other broadcasting avenues.

Further Study:

Graduate can progress to a range of third level courses through the Higher Education Links Scheme.Templemore College have developed a link with Limerick College of Further Education for those who want to progress to Level 6.

AdditionalDetails

This programme is provided in a state of the art multimedia Apple iMac lab and incorporates industry standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite 6 – Adobe Audition, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Photoshop etc.

Apple Macs are used extensively in the digital and multimedia industries. The College’s new iMac Lab exposes learners to the latest technology and software available.

Media Production students have access to the very best in professional portable recording hardware and there is also a professional radio studio on campus for developing studio based broadcasting skills.