Overview
Course Duration One Year Full-time
Leads to NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Media Production (5M18518)
This dynamic and practical course is designed for school leavers who want to explore the exciting world of media and build a creative portfolio for progression to higher education. Through hands-on projects in film, radio, photography, and journalism, you’ll learn how to plan, produce, and edit your own original content.
Working individually and as part of a production team, you’ll develop valuable skills in storytelling, technical production, communication, and creative collaboration.
Students receive a free Adobe CC software suite licence, for use in college and at home.
Entry Requirements
This course is open to those who have completed the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. It is targeted at students with a specific interest in this sector who are willing to get involved and participate during the college year. Since places on the course are limited, applicants will be interviewed.
Progression
One of the main aims of the course is to prepare a comprehensive portfolio that will help students to progress via the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme to courses such as:
- BA (Honours) in Film – IADT (DL843)
- BA (Honours) in Television – IADT (DL844)
- BA (Honours) in Design for Film – IADT (DL845)
- BA (Honours) in Photography and Visual Media – IADT (DL833)
- BA (Film & Broadcasting) – TUD (TU978)
- BA (Honours) in Communications – DCU (DC131)
- BA (Honours) Media Studies - Maynooth University (MH109)
For full details of QQI requirements for progression to CAO courses please click here.
Course Cost
All PLC courses have a non-refundable €50 acceptance/registration fee.
In addition to this fee, please note that specialist training costs, material costs, or professional fees may apply to some courses.