Television Production & Operations
A 2-year HND with a TV studio and post-production video editing suites, skills to work in a television production studio or live broadcasts.
| Award Name | BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Pearson |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 | Pearson |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in BCFE:
• Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
• CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English.
• Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students.
• A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number.
• The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+)
Minimum entry requirements for all level 6 courses
• QQI Level 5 award in a relevant or equivalent
• Leaving Certificate/LCVP with a minimum of two O1/H5 and three O6/H7 grades or equivalent.
What Do You Need To Apply?
In addition to the Entry Requirements, for this course will also need to provide a portfolio of your recent work. Please see the Portfolio field above for details.
Year 1 Higher National Certificate
• Suitable BCFE QQI Level 5 awards, with a merit profile, that satisfy the entry requirements are:
o Cinematography Level 5 (IFC)
o Media and Broadcasting Diploma Level 5 (MND)
o Short Film & Factual Video Production Level 5 (ITC)
• The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+).
Year 2 Higher National Diploma
• Students who have successfully completed year 1 and have achieved a Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Television), can progress automatically to year 2.
• Applicants with an equivalent Higher National Certificate, and subject to module compatibility may also apply directly to Year 2, Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Television).
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
• Graduates who achieve a Merit/Distinction profile may apply for entry to the BA (Hons) in Media Production Management in BCFE which is validated by Dublin City University.
• Graduates of this course may also apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities, (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with relevant Higher Education Institution).
• Graduates may also gain exemption of one or two years from cognate degree courses in the UK.
Career Opportunities
Former students of the course are currently working with every broadcaster in Ireland, as well as with almost all of the major Irish production Many graduates are involved in the international media world working in management, operations and production roles. Chances are, if you’ve watched television, video or Netflix you’ve seen some of our former students’ work!
Further information
Commencing September 2024.
• International Applicants
• Mature Students
• VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) funded applicants
• BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) funded applicants
Sources of Funding:
- PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme Refer to www.susi.ie
- VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) Refer to www.gov.ie/vtos
- BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) Refer to www.welfare.ie
- SOLAS Fund for Students with Disabilities Refer to www.solas.ie and guidance notes on www.bcfe.ie
Portfolio Guidelines
Students should bring a portfolio of their photography or video work to the interview. It need not be of professional quality.
• Each candidate will be invited to discuss their work with regard to what was learnt in the making of it
• The emphasis should be on quality not quantity
• No more than 20 photographs should be presented
• Video work should preferably be in a common file format on USB or external drive.
• If your video is a group production, you should show the part that contains your own work.
• Photographic work should show your skills in lighting, framing and composition and possibly sequence.
• The Interview will last approximately 20 minutes.
Applications and Admissions Process 2024/25:
All applications to Ballyfermot Campus will be accepted after the 6th November 2023 and the closing date for receipt of applications directly to Ballyfermot Campus is the 27th of September 2024. Applications received after this date will be processed as late applications in accordance with the Admissions Policy of Ballyfermot Campus.
Apply Online (see "Application Weblink").
For further details on admissions:
Tel: (01) 6269421
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie
Course Overview
Why Choose A HND In Television Production & Operations?
This course offers you a path to an interesting, exciting and rewarding career in the Television and Video Production industries.
This is a practical course in television and video production which includes directing, producing, camera work, post production, live studio and outside broadcast recording
This course is also relevant to you if you have an interest in interest in camera work, editing, sound as well producing, directing and planning, organizing and creating television shows and video content.
You will gain an opportunity to work on ‘live’ commissions from clients in the real world.
Year 1
• Single Camera Techniques for Television
• Television Studies
• Editing for Television and Film
• Television Practices
• Creative Media Industry
• Professional Practice
• Television Studio Production
• Individual Project
End of Year 1 Certification Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Television).
Year 2
• Producer and Director for Television Production
• Multi-camera Production
• Live Studio Operations for Television
• Advanced Television Practices
• Advanced Editing for Film & Television
• Collaborative Project
• Personal and Professional Development
End of Year 2 Certification Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Television).
Award Year 1:
Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Television)
Award Year 2: Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Television)
* The Higher National Diploma is recognised by the QQI as being comparable to the Higher Certificate at NFQ Level 6.
Ballyfermot College of Further Education,
Ballyfermot Road,
Ballyfermot,
Dublin 10
Phone: +353-1-6298500
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie