| Course Name |
Radio Broadcasting 2 |
| Course Provider |
Colaiste Stiofain Naofa CFE |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cork ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| 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) |
Cork City |
| Course Content |
Progress from Radio Broadcasting 1 to further your skills in Radio Production.
Practical experience is gained in the college's licensed digital on air radio station, Juice FM. Broadcast presentation skills, radio techniques, news broadcasting, social media industry awareness, legal studies, communications and documentary making form core components of the course. Students participate in the professional management structure for Juice FMs online and FM radio output. |
| FET Code |
6M5130 - Media Production |
| Duration |
1 Year
This is a one year course. |
| Comment |
Certification:
QQI Level 6 Media Production 6M5130
Special Features
Students have access to the college’s “Digital”, “On Air” and “Production” studios. Students are also offered an opportunity to visit many national, local and community radio stations. In addition a number of visiting lecturers, broadcasters and members of the communications media deliver lectures on relevant topics.
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| Course Fee |
Fees
Student Services: €250
Department of Education & Skills: €200*
QQI exam fees: €80*
Facilities / Class materials: €100
Total: €630
* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the QQI exam fee and the Dept. of Education & Skills fee. |
| Financial Support |
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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.
For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).
Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the...
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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.
For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).
Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the grant is dependent on the distance students travel from their place of residence to the college.
It is advisable for students to apply as early as possible for maintenance grants.
For details of grant applications for the coming year, see: http://corkvec.ie/grants/index.shtml
For further information please see www.studentfinance.ie
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| Interview |
Interviews will take place in May, August and September depending on when you apply. |
| Application Date |
Expand+Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by ...
Hide-Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by the means of a ten to fifteen minute interview. Interviews will take place in May and September depending on when you apply. All late applicants should check with the College Main Office as quite frequently, we have places still available on some courses in September. Applications can be made using our online application form (see above).
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| Application Weblink |
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| Subjects Taught |
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The following subjects may be offered:
• Media Industry Awareness 6N5505
This subject is designed to broaden the learner’s understanding of old and new media formats, specifically looking at production and post production value...
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The following subjects may be offered:
• Media Industry Awareness 6N5505
This subject is designed to broaden the learner’s understanding of old and new media formats, specifically looking at production and post production values, audience theory and the regulation of new media.
• Media Ethics & Legal Framework 6N5453
This subject is intended to enable candidates to have an in depth awareness of the ethical and legal issues concerning the media. The subject is designed to prepare learners for working in the media and in journalist circles where they may already have some working knowledge of ethics and legislation that pertains to the media.
• Radio News Broadcasting 6N5454
This subject is designed to be taken in conjunction with the Radio Techniques subject where course work and assessment may be integrated. The subject is designed to provide learners with a knowledge and understanding of Radio News Broadcasting issues.
• Radio Documentary Production 6N5433
This subject is designed to give the candidate the range of skills required to work in the area of radio documentary production. The mode of tutoring and delivery is intended to encourage the candidate to manage and produce audio work to a high standard in a simulated workplace environment.
• Broadcasting Presentation Skills 6N5425
This subject is designed to give the candidate the range of skills required to present radio and television programmes to a professional standard. The mode of teaching and delivery is intended to encourage the candidate to manage and produce broadcast work to a high standard in a simulated workplace environment.
• Radio Techniques 6N5455
The subject is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the technologies and techniques that underpin modern radio broadcasting. Both practical and theoretical approaches will be used to deliver the subject.
•Communications 6N1950
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate verbally and nonverbally in a comprehensive range of everyday tasks and in work related tasks independently and/or in a supervisory capacity
•Work Experience 6N1946
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to participate in the workplace for a limited time, carrying out work-related tasks autonomously and/or in a supervisory capacity.
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| Entry Requirements |
A QQI Level 5 award in a relevant area of study to include Media Analysis and Communications with radio experience. All candidates will be interviewed and required to complete a voice audition. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Opportunities
•National/Regional/Local Radio/Media
•Radio and Television Journalism
•News Networks and Agencies
•Commercial Production/Voice Over Studios
Progression Opportunities
390 CAO Points can be earned by students on successfu...
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•National/Regional/Local Radio/Media
•Radio and Television Journalism
•News Networks and Agencies
•Commercial Production/Voice Over Studios
Progression Opportunities
390 CAO Points can be earned by students on successful completion of this course.
QQI Requirements
•Students who successfully complete QQI Level 6-FETAC Level 6 in Radio/Media can apply for the “Top Up” final year 3 of Media Production (Radio). Single Honours BA Degree at University of Sunderland or a 3rd and final year at University of Brighton or Bournemouth University.
•Students who successfully complete QQI level 6 Media Production may apply for 2nd year entry to B.A. Hons. in TV, Radio and New Media Broadcasting, TL802, Institute of Technology, Tralee.
•Students who successfully complete QQI Level 6 in Radio/Media with a merit/distinction profile can apply for the “Top Up” one year BA Honours Degree in Broadcasting and Journalism at Coláiste Dhúlaigh Dublin in association with The University of Wolverhampton.
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: +353 21 4961020
info@csn.ie
www.csn.ie |