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. Experienced tutors will guide you through each stage of the creative process, helping you discover your strengths and build confidence in your abilities.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a professional portfolio showcasing your work — from short films and photo projects to radio pieces and written features. This QQI Level 5 qualification provides an ideal foundation for further study in media, film, journalism, or communications, and gives you the skills to take your first steps into the creative industries.
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.
Erasmus+
Eligible students may also be selected for work experience abroad under the Erasmus+ programme.
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 (for example):
- 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 (Honours) in New Media Studies - IADT (DL837)
- BA (Film & Broadcasting) – TUD (TU978)
- BA (Honours) Media Production and Digital Arts - TUD (TU982)
- BA (Honours) in Communications – DCU (DC131)
- BA (Joint Honours) in Media Studies - DCU (DC291)
- BA (Honours) Media Studies - Maynooth University (MH109)
For full details of QQI requirements for progression to CAO courses please click here. Simply enter the code for the programme you are interested in or if you are not sure of the code choose the Select by Institution option, then click on Go.
Course content
- Script Writing
- Digital Film Making & Post Production
- Radio & Audio Production
- News Writing & Newspaper Design
- Photography
- Photoshop
- Design Skills
- Communications
- Work Experience
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.