Media Production - Television & Sound
If you are someone who makes videos, records music, takes photographs, podcasts or has a genuine interest in the Media you consume, this is the course for you. Our alumni are Directors, Producers, Sound Designers, Camera people, Musicians, Editors, Comedians, Advertising Executives, Lighting Experts and more besides.
| Award Name | BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Pearson |
| NFQ Level | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 | Pearson | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
3 Years for a QQI & HND (plus the option of a one year top up Degree in Film & TV Production).
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate (or LCA, or a full QQI L4 Major Award) and a genuine interest in the field of Media.
Mature students, and those without a formal education, are welcome to apply.
A sample of work. This could be anything you have written (e.g. script, story, poem, school essay), photographs you have taken (either on phone or camera), or any other media work you would like to show. You should also be prepared to discuss your favourite TV shows/music/ films etc.
We can consider applicants for Advanced entry into our HND Programme if they have completed a similar QQI award at another institution or have accrued substantial Media experience.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Radio and Sound Recording, Music Business, Advertising and Public Relations, Graphic Design, Publishing, Photography, Television Production and Broadcast, Webcasting, TV Graphics, Interactive Media, Film Production, Publishing, Post Production, Sound for Film and TV, Computer Game Sound Design
College links
Progression to the final year of the BA (Hons) Media, at the University of Wolverhampton, University of Central Lanchashire and a number of UK Universities. Completion of this course qualifies you to apply to complete the BA Hons in Film and Video Production in Coláiste Dhúlaigh.
Top Up Degree
If you want to continue to develop your career with us, we offer a one year top up degree in conjunction with the University of Wolverhampton (BA Hons Film & Video Production.) which is delivered in our college. This is a far more cost effective option than any degrees offered by Irish Universities.
Further information
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to remain in Ireland issued by the Immigration section of the Department of Justice. Non-EU applicants may be liable for an extra fee of €3654.
All courses are delivered through English. Learners are advised that to benefit from their chosen course they should be proficient in written and spoken English. Learners may be required to do an English Language proficiency assessment as part of the interview process.
Year 1: €50
Year 2: €50
Year 3: €50
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie. Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.
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Step 1 – Apply Online
When you complete your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email with login details, username and password, for your new account on our college applications system (Enrol). Please ensure you receive this email as it sometimes goes into spam/junk folders.
You will need to log into the college applications system (Enrol) regularly to manage your application to CDCFE. Please note that your login details must be kept, by you, in a safe and secure place as they will be needed to access your account each time.
Step 2 – Offer of Place
After applying, provisional places* are offered on a first come, first served basis.
Within 10 working days from the date of your application, your provisional offer letter will be uploaded to your Enrol account and you should receive a notification sms and email. To view it, please login using the Enrol login details found in the initial acknowledgement email you received after applying.
*This offer is provisional and is subject to places being available and any specific course requirements being met, such as an audition, sample artwork, specific Leaving Cert. Results, relevant experience, attending a meet & greet with the course coordinator, etc. Refer to the course entry requirement for the course you are applying for on the course page here.
Applicants to courses that have additional requirements will be contacted directly about how to fulfil the additional requirements e.g., uploading sample artwork, auditions etc.
Uploading of Sample Artwork for all courses in the Art & Design Department – “How To“
Login to your MIT account
Select the Documents TAB
Click on the “+” button and upload your 4 pieces of work. For specifications please check individual course pages. Please name each file with a suitable file name if possible. E.G. Sample piece 1 etc.
Step-3 – Pay a non-refundable Course Charge online to secure your place.
Once you have received your offer letter, you will need to pay a non-refundable €50 course charge in order to hold your place. Please go to the college website and click on the Pay Fees button (or you may login to your account in the usual way). This will take you to the login page of the college applications system. Please ensure you login to the Academic year 2024/25. Once you are logged in, select the Payments tab to pay the course charge. Failure to pay your charge by the given deadline may result in your application being cancelled and the loss of your place. Click here to login to your account and pay your charge.
Your login details are on the initial email you received after making your application.
Step 4 – Complete Registration
We will contact you during the summer with details on how to complete your registration. You will be required to upload your Academic certification, Leaving Certificate results etc., to your application account.
You are also required to upload proof of identity in the form of a photo of your passport or driver’s license. All of this will be checked and verified when you attend registration week in September (dates to follow).
Medical Card
Please upload a copy of your medical card if you hold a full medical card in your own right or you are the dependent child of a full medical card holder.
Uploading Documentation to your account – “How To“
Medical Card (if applicable)
Leaving Cert Results
Click on the “+” button and upload a photo/scan of the document. If possible please name the file e.g. Medical Card with your initials.
Media Production – Television & Sound
QQI Award (Level 5 – 5M18518), Higher National Diploma, BA (Hons).
We constantly engage with the Media Industry and adjust the course each year to ensure that our graduates are as prepared for the Media Landscape as they can be.
We have a state of the art HD Television Studio. A professional recording studio for the creation of Music, Sound Design and Radio using ProTools.
We put equipment in your hands early and often, encouraging you to learn by doing.
We have a state of the art HD Television Studio. A professional recording studio for the creation of Music, Sound Design and Radio using ProTools.
We put equipment in your hands early and often, encouraging you to learn by doing.
We also have an Erasmus link with Stadin Media College in Helsinki, allowing some students to have a 6 week work placement in Finland during the second year with us. Students going will be selected by interview during the second year.
The course works hard to refine your interests while helping you understand every aspect of Media Production.
Year 1
Film Production
Digital Editing
Sound Engineering & Production
Documentary Photography
Radio Production
Media Analysis
Communications
Work Experience
Year 2
Camera Techniques for TV
Television Practices
Editing for Film & TV
Sound Design
Television Studies
Professional Practice
Creative Media Industry
Year 3
Advanced Television Practices
Documentary Production
Producer
Director
Narrative
Social Media Practice
Personal & Professional Development
Have a look at the video below to see some of our students at work
5M18518 - Media Production
Certification:
When you complete the Media Production course & the top-up degree you will receive the following certifications:
Certificate in Media Production QQI Level 5 (5M18518) – First Year
BTEC Higher National Diploma – Second & Third Year
BA Degree (Hons) (Level 8) (Fourth Year Optional)
Coolock Campus:
Barryscourt Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.
Eircode: D17 T227
Tel: 01 848 1400
Fax: 01 848 1544
Email: coolock@cdcfe.cdetb.ie
Kilbarrack Campus:
Briarfield Villas, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5.
Eircode: D05 NR25
Tel: 01 832 2735
Fax: 01 832 6393
Email: kilbarrack@cdcfe.cdetb.ie
Raheny Campus:
Springdale Road, Raheny, Dublin 5.
Eircode: D05 XN65
Tel: 01 831 4677
Fax: 01 832 9405
Email: raheny@cdcfe.cdetb.ie