Content Development for Film and Television
Learn the craft of Screenwriting. Develop film and television content. Be coached and mentored by industry professionals. Get your projects industry ready.
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
41 weeks
Entry Requirements
Minimum
Applicants must be 18+ years of age on entry to the course.
Hold a QQI Level 6 qualification, or equivalent, in media production or a related sector.
Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or higher).
Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Additional
Show a strong interest in developing content for Film and Television through previous experience or portfolio.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organisational skills.
Previous creative industry experience is desirable.
Careers / Further progression
What are the employment opportunities?
Writer/Director – Film & Television
Screenwriter – Film & Television
Producer – Film & Television
Script Editor – Film & Television
Development Executive – Film & Television
Production Executive – Film & Television
Researcher – Film & Television
Further information
Start Date 25/09/2023
End Date 05/07/2024
Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
Digital Skills Centre Studios
Kerry College Monavalley Campus
Monavalley
Tralee
V92 PW50
12 places
This course is 100% free. There are no fees payable.
All course materials are supplied.
Applicants may be eligible for funding such as a training allowance. Speak to our Admissions team for more information.
Places are offered following a recruitment interview and are limited to 12 only.
New for 2023
Application via FETCHCOURSES.ie
KERRY COLLEGE ANNOUNCE NEW SCREENWRITING PROGRAMME WITH WRITER-DIRECTOR GERARD BARRETT, AND THE SUPPORT OF THE IRISH FILM & TELEVISION ACADEMY (IFTA)
Content Development for Film & Television is a full-time 40-week creative practice course that aims to nurture the next generation of storytellers, providing an immersive experience in the art of developing screenplays for film, scripted television, and documentaries. The course is for individuals who want to pursue professional careers as a Screenwriter, Director, Producer or in other creative roles across the global Film & Television industry. Gerard Barrett from Listowel, the internationally critically acclaimed IFTA Winning Director/Screenwriter/Producer behind the films "PILGRIM HILL", "GLASSLAND", Netflix’s "BRAIN ON FIRE" and the acclaimed Pat Shortt TV Drama "SMALLTOWN", developed this programme with Kerry College to address the ongoing demand for original creative content for screen media, but also to give young makers a space to incubate, develop and refine their creative concepts and to teach the creative skillsets and disciplines that are needed to make it in the industry.
The course instructors are industry veterans themselves, and include Gerard Barrett, IFTA winning TV Drama & Documentary Director/Producer Maurice Sweeney and Actor/Director/Producer Pat Shortt, in addition to American Film Institute Los Angeles & the New York Film Academy alumni. The course learners will also be mentored by working industry professionals.
One of the most exciting aspects of this course is the exclusive opportunity it affords participants to present their fully developed projects to industry professionals, including producers, studios, commissioners, and broadcasters.
This programme aims to provide graduates of other programmes in the Audio Visual Techniques and Media Production field [ISCED 0211], with screenwriting skills as an adjunct to their existing qualifications in order to enhance their employability, through developing the skills needed to bring an idea from concept stage through to screening stage. Their are two programme objectives:
- To instruct, coach and mentor the learner in the techniques and skills required for ideating, developing and writing original content for film and television
- Foster personal and professional attributes to grow a career in the film and TV industry, including abilities to reflect, problem solve and evaluate
Why should I apply?
Apply effective thinking and techniques to bring creative content ideas from ideation to pre-production stage.
Incubate a range of creative content.
Spend time developing and writing scripts using Final Draft™?
Learn the core technical skills of directing talent.
Develop confidence in documentary storytelling.
Build your resilience toolkit to operate effectively in the film and television sector.
Be coached by a range of working industry professionals.
Grow your professional network.
The Content Development for Film & Television course will also have the official support of the Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA), where each learner will become an Associate Member of the Academy (IFTA) for the duration of the course. This membership will allow learners to attend official IFTA industry events, workshops, masterclasses, and other relevant industry programmes. This partnership is unique to Kerry College and made possible with the support of IFTA CEO Áine Moriarty.
What will I study?
Directing for Screenwriters (6N18515)
Screenwriting: Story Creation, Development and Presentation (6N18517)
Developing Original Documentary Content (6N18514)
Professional Development (6N1949)
• 6N18517 Scriptwriting for Film and Television
• 6N18515 Directing Film
• 6N18514 Documentary Production
• 6N1949 Personal and Professional Development
Irish Film & Television Academy
Each attendee becomes an IFTA Associate member for the duration of the course.
What's the certification?
QQI Level 6 Minor Award in Content Development for Film and Television (60 FET Credits)
Including component awards in:
Scriptwriting for Film and Television (6N18517)
Directing Film (6N18515)
Documentary Production (6N18514)
Personal and Professional Development (6N1949)
Contact the Kerry College Admissions Office on 066 714 9696 or info@kerrycollege.ie