Media Production HND

Course details

A course aimed at equipping students with the technical and production skills for employment in Media Industries. With a focus on practical programme making and job seeking skills, the course affords individuals the opportunity of developing pathways to direct employment and progression to degree studies.

Certification

Higher National Diploma in Media (Edexcel/BTEC)

Principal Areas of Study

• Moving Image Documentary Production
• Development and techniques of Film and TV editing
• Music Video Production
• Radio Magazine Programme Production
• Radio Documentary Production
• Promotional Video Production
• Scriptwriting for the Moving Image
• Career Development for the Media (Radio and TV)
• Work Experience
• Theory of Broadcast Studies

(Modules offered may be subject to change).

Features of the Course

• This is an innovative course. Teaching focuses on the skills and knowledge necessary for enterprise and employment in the media industries
• Students gain practical experience and develop multi-skilling in a wide range of technical and creative disciplines.
• Applicants are encouraged to view graduates work at www.vimco.com/channels/liberties

Progression

• Advanced entry into a number of programmes in Ireland and the UK
• Higher Education

Employment

Production Assistant; Researcher; Producer; Director; Video Editor; Radio Producer; Production Manager

Entry

• Applicants should ordinarily have achieved one of the following:
• Leaving Certificate with a minimum of one C3 (Higher Level) and three passes
• FETAC Award: A FETAC Level 5 Award. Candidates must have attained a minimum 12 points generated from 8 modules. Pass 1 point; Merit 2 Points; Distinction 3 points.
• Equivalent Award: Details of equivalence must be submitted at application
• Experience: Mature applicants without any of the above are welcome. Applications will be assessed on prior experience and learning.
• At interview, applicants will be asked to suggest an idea for a TV or Radio Programme