Tv & Film Production

Course details

This one year course develops practical skills in television and film production, post production, lights, streaming, writing, media analysis and film. Learners will work in a live multi-camera studio environment and also in production crews for short films and documentaries. Each learner will direct a short film, documentary film and live studio programme. Successful learners will have a portfolio of completed work and will be offered a place on BIFE’s Higher National Diploma in TV & Film (Moving Image).

Programme of Study

• Cinematography Camera Operations
• Cinematography Lighting Skills
• Work Experience
• Communications
• Documentary Film Production
• Script Writing
• TV & Film Editing
• Film Production

Components subject to change

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• Leaving Certificate Applied
• Full FETAC Level 4 Award
• Mature Applicants – experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications

Places are offered following successful interview.

Career Opportunities

• Camera operation
• Sound operation
• Lighting
• Design
• Production
• Editing
• TV Studio Production
• Internet related video services

Higher Education Progression*

DIT:

• Film and Broadcasting (DT504)

IT Tallaght:

• Creative Digital Media (TA022);
• Advertising & Marketing Communications (TA014)

BIFE:

• TV &Film (MovingImage) Higher NationalDiploma

Many past pupils work in production roles in companies such as RTE, TV3, TG4, BBC, Screenscene, Windmill Land Ltd, Setanta and many more.

Certification

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Film and Television Production 5M5158