Film & TV Production - Film Studies

Limerick College of Further Education

 

Course Name Film & TV Production - Film Studies
Course Provider Limerick College of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) Limerick & Clare ETB
Course Code 5M5158 TFPX
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time
Location (Districts) Limerick City
Course Content Course Overview
This 1 year full time programme offered to those wishing to gain skills in film making and editing, it provides instruction in techniques from the preproduction to the post-production stage of TV and Film Making.
FET Code 5M18519 - Film & Television Production
Duration 1 Year
Comment Award
QQI Level 5 Film and Television Production 5M5158
Course Fee There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration fees, examination fees, and for some courses, materials fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview.
Financial Support Means-tested Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.Learnerfinance.ie. All applications must be made on-line. The College has a Grants Officer, who will advise applicants, as necessary.
Interview Interviews will be held in May and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill anyremaining places. Therefore, early application is advisable.
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Application Fee Note that an Application Administration Fee of €20 now applies to all applications. This is a non refundable payment.
Subjects Taught Typical Modules
Film Production
Media Analysis
Music Video Production
Research Skills
Television & Film Editing
Image Processing
Communications
Cinematography Camera Operations
Cinematography Lighting Skills
Scriptwriting
Event Production
Digital Imaging / Movie Processing
Work Experience
Entry Requirements • Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.

• Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.

• Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.

• In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.
Careers or Further Progression

Expand+Employment Opportunities / Progression

• The programme qualifies people to seek jobs in the TV/Film industry, either in production, editing or scriptwriting. Some graduates have opted for self-employment as freelance TV/Film Producers/Scriptwriter...

Further Enquiries Tel: 061 414 344
Fax: 061 414 186
email: apply@lcfe.ie
Website : www.lcfe.ie