| Course Name |
Film Production |
| Course Provider |
Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
3358 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Coolock |
| Course Content |
Expand+Damien O’Donnell, BAFTA award winning director of East is East is a graduate of Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education. Damien has also directed films such as Heartlands and Inside I’m Dancing and is a prolific TV and cinema commercial direct...
Hide-Damien O’Donnell, BAFTA award winning director of East is East is a graduate of Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education. Damien has also directed films such as Heartlands and Inside I’m Dancing and is a prolific TV and cinema commercial director. As Patron to the Film Production course, Damien will visit the college once a year to give a key-note lecture to Film Production students.
Film Production offers a thorough study of film through both practical and academic avenues. Students will study key practical areas such as scriptwriting, directing, producing, sound, lighting and editing all of which will culminate in the creation of their own films. These areas are complemented by the study of film history, film theory and film industries.
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| Duration |
2 years |
| Comment |
Certification: Higher National Diploma leading to BA (Hons)awarded by University of Wolverhampton.
Students who complete this course with a Merit profile are eligible to apply for the BA Hons in Film and Video Production in Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education. Progression to other UK universities is also possible. |
| Alternative Entry |
Expand+International Applicants
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to r...
Hide-International Applicants
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to remain in Ireland, issued by the Immigration section of the Department of Justice. Non-EU learners in certain circumstances may be required to pay a course fee for their course. For further details, please contact the college.
Learners are advised that to benefit from their chosen course they should be proficient in written and spoken English. Learners may be required to do an English Language proficiency assessment as part of the interview process.
Mature Students
The number of mature students attending CDCFE is increasing each year and at present constitutes a significant proportion of our total numbers. Mature students are very welcome and our Learner Support Service will pay particular attention to their learning needs.
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| Course Fee |
Course Charges
There are no fees for tuition. However, in line with provision in the third level sector, charges exist to cover the costs of the following items: books, some equipment, uniforms/clothing, student services, student union, examination fees and registration charges by professional bodies. Check website for individual course charges. In addition students are liable for a €200 participant contribution. Some categories of student are exempt from paying the contribution
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| Financial Support |
Grants
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from SUSI www.susi.ie. Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges. |
| Portfolio |
Yes - view college web (link below) |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
Year 1
Scriptwriting, Cinema and Lighting Techniques, Practical Skills, Research Techniques, Sound, Fiction Production, Contextual Studies, Film Editing
Year 2
Director, Producer, Animation Techniques, Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation, Special Subject Investigation, Documentary Production, Film Studies, Career Development |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate and interview (with portfolio). Please see our guidelines on the website on preparing for your interview and preparing a portfolio. (link below) |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities
Scriptwriting, Directing, Producing, Editing, Cinematography, Sound, Research, Marketing.
College Links
Entry into final year of third year degree programmes in a number of UK universities is possible. But, as stated above, completion of this course qualifies you to apply to complete the BA Hons in Film and Video Production in Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education. |
| Further Enquiries |
Telephone 01 848 1400
Fax 01 847 1544
email coolock@cdcfe.cdetb.ie
Website www.cdcfe.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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