Creative Video & Audio
Our Creative Video & Audio course will provide you with highly specialised skills aimed at media makers having an interest in either setting up their own audiovisual practice, gaining employment, or accessing further education. This course integrates video, sound and music technologies in a structured environment. The course will equip students with practical skills in the creative design, production and editing of media along with legal and business skills. Students will have a comprehensive portfolio of course work on completion.
What Makes This Course Special
New for 2024/25
Develop a range of learning styles, strengths and needs
Digital arts suites with Adobe Premiere Pro® on Apple Macs
Build your creative portfolio
Professional spaces including our recording studio and performance studio
Substantial responsibility and autonomy for self-directed learning
Excellent progression routes
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 or equivalent
Applicants are required to bring a selection of recent artwork to interview in addition to the standard entry requirements.
The basic entry requirement to all Level 5 courses is as follows:
•Over 18 years of age and/or successful completion of the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent international qualification)
•Successful completion of a Level 4 major award
(or equivalent international qualification)
The basic entry requirement to all Level 6 courses is as follows:
•Successful completion of a related Level 5 major award
(or equivalent international qualification)
Some programmes may require specific subjects, or skills.
If you have completed a Level 5 course and wish to study at Level 6, please remember that you need to complete a new application.
Our teachers will assess if the course is the right option for you at an interview. All reasonable efforts are made to facilitate diversity and to support learners with additional needs. See the section Open Learning and Students with Additional Needs for more information.
Mature applicants who don’t meet the minimum entry requirements, but who have acquired skills or experience, are welcome to apply, and we make sure the course is suitable at an interview.
Students aged between 18 and 23 years who do not have the minimum entry requirement or RPL will be referred to career guidance.
Garda Vetting (Clearance)
Garda Vetting (police / criminal records clearance) is a requirement on courses where students have access to children or vulnerable adults. Students must be vetted for clearance by the Gardaí prior to attending work experience. It is your responsibility to obtain Garda Vetting Clearance / criminal records clearance.
Students who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland /Northern Ireland, and for whom Garda vetting / clearance is unavailable, are required to provide verifiable evidence of criminal records clearance from the relevant police authorities.
We will provide you with information about making an application for clearance, but it is your responsibility to complete any necessary application and to obtain clearance. If you are offered a place on a course, you will be issued with information at registration.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
Advertising
Crew
Director
Producer
Film Making and Production
Journalism and Radio
Print Media
Production Assistant (TV)
Television
Television Research
Further information
These means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education, in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres.
Applications are made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie www.susi.ie
You will be invited to an interview – this is to make sure that you’ve made the right choice!
Applications are now open for September 2024
Course Content
Sound Engineering and Music Technology
Multimedia Sound
Film and Television Camera and Lighting
Communications
Editing Practice and Techniques
Media Ethics and Legal Framework
Media Industry Awareness
Work Experience
6M5130 - Media Production
Certification
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Media Production 6M5130
PLSS Code: 416422
Coordinator: Brian Flanagan
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The programme content shown is indicative and is subject to change according to Awarding Body requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
Phone: 059 913 4230
Email: Email: Info@CarlowInstitute.ie
Web: www.Carlowinstitute.ie