| Course Name |
Digital Media - Journalism - Radio |
| Course Provider |
Galway Technical Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Galway & Roscommon ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2464 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Course Content |
This course will introduce you to the skills required to work in radio,sound engineering and print journalism. It is designed specifically for those who wish to experience comprehensive and practical grounding in these fields.
This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive and practical grounding in radio production, event production and print journalism. |
| FET Code |
5M2464 - Journalism |
| Duration |
1 year
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May |
| Comment |
Expand+Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Media Production 5M2464
How the course is taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
•Whenever possible, we use a "Learn-by-Doing" approach to make ...
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QQI Level 5 Award in Media Production 5M2464
How the course is taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
•Whenever possible, we use a "Learn-by-Doing" approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.
•We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.
This course is delivered using a combination of practice and theory. Learners will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience using state of the art equipment including Quark Xpress, Apple Logic Pro and 24 Track Production Studio.
Please Note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
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| Course Fee |
•Student Services Fee: €250
•DES Programme Participation Contribution: €200
•QQI Examination Fees: €50
•Hard Disk Drive: €90
TOTAL: €590
Adult Education
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee. |
| Application Date |
Expand+Admissions Procedures 2017
1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6t...
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1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6th 2017.
5.Interviews will take place from August 29th subject to availability of places.
6.€250 Registration Fee applies to all students
7.€200 PLC Student Contribution Fee applies and must be paid at time of enrolment, except in the following instances: Medical Card Holders - Valid at time of enrolment and in students\\'own name, Grant Approvals Letter, Evidence of Back to Education Allowance, those in receipt of Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
•Media Analysis 5N1298
•Research Skills 5N2443
•Technical Skills for Journalism 5N2463
•Writing Skills for Journalism 5N2435
•Communications 5N0690
•Work Experience 5N1356
•Web Authoring 5N1910
•Radio Programme Production 5N1379
•Sound Engineering & Production 5N1900
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module. |
| Entry Requirements |
•Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
•Interview
•Mature applicants welcome |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Progression to Higher Education
Successful completion of this Level 5 award may lead to entry into the Advanced Media Production Level 6 Course at GTI.
Students who successfully complete this course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Co...
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Successful completion of this Level 5 award may lead to entry into the Advanced Media Production Level 6 Course at GTI.
Students who successfully complete this course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme.
NUI Maynooth – BA in Media Studies MH109
Tralee IT – BA in TV, Radio and New Media Broadcasting TL291
Tallaght IT – BSc in Creative Digital Media TA022
Carlow IT – BSc in TV & Media Production CW547
Dundalk IT – Communications (Creative Media) DK762
Dundalk IT – BA in Public Relations DK815
Griffith College - Journalism and Visual Media GC450
Waterford IT – BSc in Entertainment Systems WD168
DCU - BSc in Multimedia DC133
DCU B.A. in Communication Studies DC131
DCU B.A. in Journalism
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at www.cao.ie
Click here for details of CAO FETAC Requirements Lookup www2.cao.ie/fetac/fetac_search.php
Career Opportunities
Journalism, Sound Studios, Radio Stations, Event Management including work in the following locations.
*RTE Radio & TV
*Galway Bay FM
*Ros na Run
*Galway Independent
*Today FM
*Shannonside Radio
*Northern Sound
*Mid West Radio
*Irish Independent
*Joe.ie
*Western People
*The Sporting Press
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| Further Enquiries |
Institiúid Teicniúil na Gaillimhe
Fr Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway, Ireland
tel +353 (0)91 581342
fax +353 (0)91 589267
email info.gti@gretb.ie |
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