| Course Name |
Film & Documentary |
| Course Provider |
Galway Technical Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Galway & Roscommon ETB |
| Course Code |
6M5130 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Course Content |
Expand+GTI's Advanced Certificate in Film and Documentary course allows students to develop their film and documentary-making skills using professional equipment with the support of dedicated, experienced teachers. In addition to this Galway’s reputation as...
Hide-GTI's Advanced Certificate in Film and Documentary course allows students to develop their film and documentary-making skills using professional equipment with the support of dedicated, experienced teachers. In addition to this Galway’s reputation as a student friendly city and its status as a Unesco City of Film are part of what make GTI such a great place to study film and television.
Throughout the year students will be challenged and engaged by a range of media projects both in GTI and in the industry including: -producing their own films and documentaries. -recording and directing music sessions in GTI’s studio. -a two industry work placement -the potential opportunity to take part in a three work placement in a European country as part of the Erasmus+ programme. -screening films and documentaries at an end of year cinema screening. -publishing in the college's online newspaper and other publications.
This course is designed to
Provide students with the skills necessary to work in the rapidly growing Media Industry in Ireland and abroad.
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| FET Code |
6M5130 - Media Production |
| Duration |
1 Year
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May. |
| Comment |
Expand+How the course is taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
* We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effec...
Hide-How the course is taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
* We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.
* 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.
Certification
•Advanced Certificate in Media Production QQI Level 6 6M5130
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.
Adult Education
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.
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| Course Fee |
•Student Service Fee: €250
•DES Programme Participation Contribution: €200
•QQI Examination Fees: €60
TOTAL: €510
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...
Hide-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 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 Ethics and Legal Framework 6N5453
•Media Industry Awareness 6N5505
•Film & Digital Video Production 6N5428
•Feature Writing 6N5805
•Communications 6N1950
•Work Experience 6N1946
•Digital Video Processing and Production 6N5426
•Documentary Production 6N5451
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module. |
| Entry Requirements |
•QQI Level 5 Media Award such as 5M2464 Journalism, 5M5048 Animation & Gaming, 5M2146 Multimedia and Games Design, 5M5158 TV & Film Production, 5M2146 Music Production, 5M2149 Studio and Live Sound Production. Mature Applicants welcome. Interview required. |
| 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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