Global Media and Online Journalism
This course provides students with the opportunity to explore the world of Global media. It focuses on developing the skills required to work in the world of online journalism and gives students a critical understanding of the dynamic media environment, which increasingly shapes and influences our society and our lives.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome
Careers / Further progression
Students who successfully complete this course may have entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Schemes.
FOR EXAMPLE: Successful students may be considered for entry to the following courses:
Atlantic Technological University * Creative Media and Storytelling (AU616) https://www.gmit.ie/bachelor-of-arts-honours-in-creative-media-and-storytelling * BA Film and Documentary (AU615) https://www.gmit.ie/bachelor-of-arts-honours-in-film-and-documentary * BA in Design (AU519) https://www.gmit.ie/bachelor-of-arts-in-design-common-entry
Limerick
TUS Limerick * Creative Media and Design (US804) https://lit.ie/courses/lc517 * Immersive Digital Media (US825) https://lit.ie/courses/lc234 * Digital Animation Production (US805) https://lit.ie/courses/lc518
University of Limerick * BA in Journalism and Digital Communication (US803) https://www.ait.ie/courses/US803 * BA in Digital Culture and Communications (LM002) https://www.ul.ie/courses/digital-culture-and-communications
Dublin
TU Dublin * Creative Digital Media (TU796) https://www.tudublin.ie/study/undergraduate/courses/creative-digital-media-tu796/ * Creative Industries and Visual Culture (TU978) https://www.tudublin.ie/study/undergraduate/courses/creative-industries--visual-culture-tu978/ * Creative Digital Media (TU981) https://www.tudublin.ie/study/undergraduate/courses/creative-digital-media-tu981/
IADT * English and Media (DL849) https://iadt.ie/courses/english-media/ * Photography and Visual Media (DL833) https://iadt.ie/courses/photography-visual-media/ * New Media Studies (DL837) https://iadt.ie/courses/new-media-studies/
Griffith College * BA Film TV and Screen Media (GC456) https://www.griffith.ie/faculties/creative-arts-and-screen-media/courses/ba-film-tv-and-screen-media-production
Maynooth * BA Media Studies (MH109) https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/media-studies/our-courses/ba-media-studies
Further information
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.
Yes
Admissions Procedures 2024
See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie
Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.
Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024
Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings
Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.
Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.
Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.
€175 Registration Fee applies to all students
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO:
This programme aims to provide you with an introduction to the world of Global Media and Online Journalism. It will give you a critical understanding of the 21st Century complex global media industry. It will prepare you to further your studies at third level or to pursue employment in the global media market.
HOW THE COURSE IS TAUGHT
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners. We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning. Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable. We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.
Course Content
Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design 5N0755
Cinematography Camera Operations N51590
Documentary Photography 5N1271
Digital Editing 5N1438
Radio Programme Production (Podcasting) 5N1379
Journalistic Research Skills 6N5450 A
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
OPTIONAL MODULES
Learners may also have the opportunity to study from Maths as an extra module.
5M5048 - Creative Media
CERTIFICATION
Global Media and Online Journalism (Creative Media) 5M5048
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
For more Information:
paul.olomasney@gretb.ie
Galway Technical Institute
College of Further Education & Training
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