Radio & Podcasting 2
Progress from Radio and Podcasting 1 or complete as a stand-alone year to further your skills in Production. Develops advanced podcasting and radio techniques, allowing students to focus closely on researching, recording, script writing, producing and distributing podcast and/or radio content in specialized genres Practical experience is gained in the college’s licenced digital on-air radio station, Juice FM Cork.
| 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
This is a one year course.
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of a QQI level 5 award.
For mature applicants appropriate experience in podcasting, Community Radio or other broadcast platforms will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
All applicants will be interviewed.
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
National/Regional/Local Radio/Media, Radio and Television Journalism, News Networks and Agencies, Commercial Production/Voice Over Studios, etc.
Further information
Student Services: €250
QQI exam fees: €80*
Total: €330
Please note that only debit cards/visa/mastercard payments are acceptable for payment. The College cannot accept cash/cheque.
* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the QQI exam fee.
Learners attending full-time Further Education PLC courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information
regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement. The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.
Broadcast presentation skills, radio podcasting techniques, news broadcasting, media, industry awareness, legal studies, communications, and documentary making form core components of the course. Students participate in the professional management structure for Juice Cork on FM, mobile and online radio output.
Media Industry Awareness - 6N5505
Media Ethics & Legal Framework - 6N5453
Radio News Broadcasting - 6N5454
Radio Documentary Production - 6N5433
Broadcasting Presentation Skills - 6N5425
Radio Techniques - 6N5455
Work Experience - 6N1946
Communications - 6N1950
WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE:
Students will be required to undertake 60 Hours work experience at the Juice FM Cork on site radio broadcasting studio.
6M5130 - Media Production
CERTIFICATION:
QQI Level 6 in Media Production (6M5130).
Peter O’Neill, Course Director
Email: peter.oneill@csn.ie
Tel: (021) 2067 624