Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute TV and Digital Film Production

Course Aim

This course is an excellent foundation for Film and Television degrees in; IADT (National Film School), DCU, TU Dublin,  and other Higher Education Institutes and Universities. Students will acquire practical skills in both Film and Television Production, including single-camera production, non-linear film, and video editing. Through the study of Media Analysis, students gain knowledge of how the relationship between the producer, the advertiser, and the audience impact one another. These skills will be evidenced in a portfolio of work including Film, Scriptwriting and Photography. This portfolio of work may be used for progression applications to degree programmes elsewhere.

Course Content
Television and Film Editing
Film Production
Traditional Black and White Photography
Media Analysis
Digital Movie Processing
Scriptwriting
Communications
Work Experience

Requirements

One of the following:

• Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP, LCA) or equivalent
• A Full Level 4 QQI Award or equivalent
• For Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) – appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. Note: Mature applicants may be entitled to VTOS funding. For details about VTOS, please contact the college.
• Applicants whose first language is not English require level B1 competency on the CEFR language framework. Applicants may be required to undergo English language testing to establish their language competency.