Filmmaking & Photography - Advanced Portfolio Preparation
This full-time course will open individuals up to the magic of storytelling through contemporary cinema and photography. It is a one-year full-time course, which supports the development of a portfolio of your work for college and also employment. The course will support students in making successful applications to specialist degree courses such as TV & Film, Photography, Fine Art, Media Communications, Journalism, Design for Screen & Stage and Film History.
| 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
Full-time (09.30 - 16.30, Mon. - Fri.)
Entry Requirements
Applicants will provide a record of their education attainment to date. It is essential that an applicant has completed the leaving cert and has achieved a minimum of D3 on the ordinary level English paper.
Applicants will be expected to attend an interview, where an informal assessment will take place to choose suitable candidates for the course. This course will require individuals who can work effectively and productively as part of a team.
Firstly the interviewers will be looking for applicants who have completed the leaving certificate or are over the age of 23. Successful applicants will have a mature attitude and will also be competent with computers, preferably Macs. Applicants should be passionate about the world around them. During the interview, each applicant will be asked to demonstrate their interest in lens based media i.e. TV, Film, Photography etc., with particular emphasis being placed on documentaries. About 20% of this course focuses on writing, scripting and presenting. As a result, the ideal applicant would have a good command of the english language.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
From this course, students are eligible to apply to 1st Year AND/OR 2nd Year of Level 7 and Level 8 degree courses. Below are our students most popular direct/advanced entry progression routes into 1st and 2nd Year. With our status as an Apple Authorised Training Centre for Education, this course will also provide progression into employment within the film and television industry.
IADT Photography & Visual Media
TUD Photography
IADT Film
IADT Television
IADT Design for Film
GMIT Film & Documentary
TUD Film & Broadcasting
LIT Creative Broadcast & Film Production
Further information
Start Date: 18/09/2023
Finish Date: 15/05/2024
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Deposit/Registration Fee: €50 + €150
Applicants may qualify for a means tested maintenance grant.
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The practical aspects of this course are delivered in our dedicated video editing lab and studio with green screen while the study of film appreciation is dealt with in our modern 4K cinema. To support each student's learning experience at GSA during their time here we provide a free unlimited cloud storage G Suite account along with an Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps account - giving students access to powerful communication and collaboration tools built specifically for teaching and learning purposes.
Google Workspace is a powerful communication and collaboration solution, which offers best-in-class productivity tools built for teaching and learning. Each student receives a free, unlimited cloud storage Workspace account to support their learning throughout their time at GSA.
Each student will also receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud account (All Apps) to support their development as creative practitioners in the contemporary world.
Course Details
On this course, students will learn the fundamentals of writing, producing, directing, and editing a short documentary. They will explore the history of documentary production as well as episodic and feature-length scripts. Students will gain experience working in roles such as director, producer, cinematographer, sound mixer and editor on student productions.
This course provides an in-depth experience with digital video cameras, Digital SLR cameras and sound recording equipment. Moreover it covers photography editing software to reach a professional standard for video editing with knowledge of sound design techniques to complete and enhance their final documentaries.
Students also acquire aesthetic film theory knowledge along with documentary ethics which can be applied practically when needed. In addition to that they develop the ability to work both independently or collaboratively in a high pressure creative environment under tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards throughout their projects.
Course Content:
6N5427 Editing Practice and Techniques
6N5428 Film and Digital Video Production
6N18514 Documentary Production
6N5452 Film and Television Camera and Lighting
6N3589 Digital Photography
6N3449 Fine Art Photography
6N1949 Personal and Professional Development
6N1946 Work Experience
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work in roles such as scriptwriting, art direction, camera, lighting, director and editor in film or television or to progress to further or higher education and training.
6M18534 - Film and Television Production
Award Details
Title: Film and Television Production
Code: 6M18534 Level: 6 Type: Major
General Enquiries
Gorey School of Art,
Mary Ward Lane,
St. Michael’s Road,
Gorey,
Co. Wexford.
General Enquiries: info@gsa.ie
Admissions: +353 (0)53 9421000
Opening Hours : Monday – Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm (September – May)