Multi Camera & Documentary Production - Traineeship
12 month course on practical skills to work in tv and video - directing, producing, camera work, sound editing, postproduction & live studio.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in BCFE:
- Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
- CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English.
- Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students.
- A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number.
- The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+)
Minimum entry requirements for all level 6 courses
QQI Level 5 award in a relevant or equivalent
Leaving Certificate/LCVP with a minimum of two O1/H5 and three O6/H7 grades or equivalent
What Do You Need To Apply?
In addition to the Entry Requirements, for this course applicants will be invited to attend a short interview. At the interview you must bring or send in advance a portfolio with samples of some of your recent creative work. Please see the ‘Portfolio Guidelines’ for details. Applicants with previous relevant media experience may also apply.
Portfolio Guidelines
Applicants should have a short portfolio of video related work. (Video, social media videos, photographs).
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
- Traineeships are primarily focused on students entering the expanding TV and Film industry.
- Graduates of this course may also apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities, (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with relevant Higher Education Institution).
Career Opportunities
- Graduates of this course will have the qualifications and experience to enter the TV and Film industry in all production areas.
- Graduates of BCFE TV courses currently work in almost every production company in Ireland at all levels and in all departments.
Further information
Commencing September 2024.
Applications and Admissions Process 2024/25:
All applications to Ballyfermot Campus will be accepted after the 6th November 2023 and the closing date for receipt of applications directly to Ballyfermot Campus is the 27th of September 2024. Applications received after this date will be processed as late applications in accordance with the Admissions Policy of Ballyfermot Campus.
Apply Online (see "Application Weblink").
For further details on admissions:
Tel: (01) 6269421
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie
Why Choose A Traineeship In Multi-Camera And Documentary Production?
This is course offers you a pathway to an interesting, exciting and rewarding career in the television and video production industries.
This highly practical course is aimed at producing graduates who will have the core practical skills and experience to work across all areas of television and video production including directing, producing, camera work, sound editing, postproduction, live studio and outside broadcast recording.
This course is also relevant to you if you have an interest in gaining professional level skills in factual and documentary production as well planning, organising and creating television shows and video content.
You will also gain an opportunity to work on ‘live’ commissions from clients in the real world.
1. Traineeships are fully funded course there are no fees.
2. Traineeships suit students who enjoy learning by doing.
Course Facilities
State of the art professional broadcast standard TV studio.
Broadcast standard camera, editing and production equipment.
Professional standard experience on live video events.
Course Features
Work experience on ‘live’ commissions.
Workshops with industry professionals.
Award: QQI Level 6 Certificate in Film and Television Production 6M18534.
What Will You Study?
Editing Practice and Techniques (6N5427)
Media Industry Awareness (6N5505)
Team Leadership (6N1948)
Work Experience (6N1946)
Television and Film Production Management (6N5432)
Television and Video Studio Production (6N5945)
Documentary Production (6N18514)
Film and Television Camera and Lighting (6N18516)
Ballyfermot College of Further Education,
Ballyfermot Road,
Ballyfermot,
Dublin 10
Phone: +353-1-6298500
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie