| Course Name |
Lens Based Art - Photography & Video |
| Course Provider |
Limerick College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2094 LBPX |
| 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) |
Limerick City |
| Course Content |
Programme Overview
This 1 year full time programme provides a creative learning environment designed to meet the needs of aspiring artists, photographers and film-makers. The objective of the programme is to provide students with a broad educational experience within creative lens based media, with artistic expression being at the heart of the course. |
| FET Code |
5M2094 - Photography |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award:
QQI Level 5 Photography 5M2094 |
| 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. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| 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
Image Processing
Digital Photography
Photography Techniques
Communications
Work Experience
History of Photography and Visual Culture
Traditional B/W Photography
Digital Editing
Cinematography Lighting Skills
Script Writing
Cinematography Camera Operations |
| 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.
• Places on the programme are limited and will be allocated on the basis of a personal interview and a selection of applicant’s own work. N.B. Applicants are advised to bring samples of their work to the interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Employment / Progression Opportunities
• Students who successfully complete all modules are eligible to apply for Advanced Photography (Higher Professional Diploma) at LCFE.
• Holders of this qualification may take up places in third level col...
Hide-Employment / Progression Opportunities
• Students who successfully complete all modules are eligible to apply for Advanced Photography (Higher Professional Diploma) at LCFE.
• Holders of this qualification may take up places in third level colleges and Institutes of Technologies such as; LSAD, DIT and IADT.
• Institutes of Technology. Universities and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies in lens based art. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or learn more about the Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS) on the QQI website www.qqi.ie
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| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 061 414 344
Fax: 061 414 186
email: apply@lcfe.ie
Website : www.lcfe.ie |
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