Film & TV Production
This one year Level 5 QQI course in Film and Photography provides a foundation in Film and Photography and provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Film and Photography area.
| 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 one year full time course running from September until May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent.
Mature applicants with relevant experience welcome.
Entry to this course is subject to interview.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Holders of a QQI Level 5 Certificate in this course may progress to further studies doing QQI Level 6 Photography here in the college. Students may also apply for entry to the following courses via the CAO.
Communication Studies DCU
Creative Digital Media IT Tallaght
Digital Media Design Letterkenny IT
Film and Television Production IADT
Animation Letterkenny IT
Photography DIT
Photography IADT
Visual Communication and Graphic Design Letterkenny
Career Opportunities
TV and Film at home and abroad
Social Media- emphasis currently is on creating video productions for companies which use social media for promoting their products and events.
Television Research
Journalism
Magazines/Newspapers
Local Radio
Advertising Agencies
Further information
Course commences September 2024.
Mature students are welcome to apply.
NO FEES for September 2024
Means tested grants are available from SUSI. Please visit http://www.susi.ie/for more information and to make an application.
Yes
The course contains a mix of practical and theory elements with trips throughout the year. There is an opportunity to partake in Erasmus+ placements.
Film Production 5N0637
Television and Film Editing 5N0540
Image Processing 5N1292
Sound Engineering and Production 5N1900
Scriptwriting 5N18476
Documentary Photography 5N1271
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
5M18519 - Film and Television Production.
Award: Successful completion of this course will result in a QQI, Level 5, Film and Television Production Certificate, 5M18519.
Facilities
The following facilities are available at the college.
Video Cameras
Sound facilities
Editing equipment including lighting and a variety of photographic equipment
Tel: 094 90 75000
Email: Westport@mayocollege.ie
Web: www.mayocollege.ie