Media & Film Production
This course introduces students to key skills in Film and Media Production, preparing them for further study or a career in the media industry. Students gain hands-on experience in areas such as journalism, filmmaking, radio production and design, using professional equipment and software. The course also builds a strong foundation for further study in communications, journalism and audio-visual media.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
− Leaving Certificate
− Leaving Certificate Applied
− Mature applicants
− Equivalent qualifications
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Graduates can progress to the Higher National Diploma in Film Production at Dunboyne College, as well as a range of degree programmes in Media Production and related fields. QQI award holders are eligible for places in universities and technological universities including Maynooth University (Media Studies or First Arts), UCD, TU Dublin, UCC, Marino, SETU (Carlow), and ATU (Letterkenny).
Career opportunities exist in areas such as radio and sound recording, music business, advertising, public relations, publishing, webcasting, TV and film production, and multimedia. Further study options at QQI Level 6 are also available.
Future Opportunities
Higher Education Pathways
Dunboyne College: DCFET HND Film Production UCD: DN520 Arts-Film Studies (Level 8, 4 Years) DCU: DC133: Multimedia (Level 8, 3 Years)
TU Dublin Grangegorman: TU983 Film and Broadcasting (Level 8, 4 Years)
DKIT: DK864 Film and Television Production (Level 8, 4 Years)
Maynooth University: MH109 Media Studies (Level 8, 4 Years)
DBS: DB567 Film and Creative Media (Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU Carlow: SE208 TV and Media Production (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Limerick: US807 Creative Broadcast and File Production (Level 8, 4 Years)
IADT: DL845 Design for Film (Level 8, 4 Years)
IADT: DL843 Film (Level 8, 4 Years)
IADT: DL856 Film (Joint International Programme) (Level 8, 3 Years)
ATU Galway: AU615 Film and Documentary (Level 8, 3 Years)
Further information
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
CERTIFICATION
Level 5 Media Production 5M18519
COURSE CONTENT
The following modules will be offered subject to availability / demand and may be subject to change:
• Television and Film Editing
• Film Production
• Radio Programme Production
• Writing Skills for Journalism
• Teamworking
• Work Experience
• Animation Drawing Studies
• Cinematography and Camera operations
• Media analysis
• Sound Engineering
• Documentary Photography
• Creative Writing
5M19519 - Film & Television Production
Certification
QQI Level 5 in Media Production 5M18519
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01
Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie