Portfolio Preparation - Film & TV Production
Are you interested in honing your skills to create a professional portfolio in Film + TV Production? Join us in the home of Ireland’s National Film School at IADT.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Institute of Art Design and Technology |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Institute of Art Design and Technology | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
Courses take place Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
15.06.2026-26.06.2026 (2 weeks)
29.06.2026-10.07.2026 (2 weeks)
Entry Requirements
Min Entry Requirements
Applicants must possess a Leaving Certificate NFQ Level 5 award (or equivalent).
Applicants may also be considered provided they can demonstrate leaving certificate equivalence, which can be verified through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process.
Portfolio
No
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language or you are from a country where the official language is not English, you must provide evidence of one of the following qualifications before an offer can be made.
EU candidates who have completed their secondary studies and achieved the minimum English score outlined at https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&bb=studentresources
English language test results must normally have been issued within two years prior to the start of a programme. IADT’s English Language Policy Statement can be viewed
https://iadt.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/English-Language-Policy-Statement-V1.0-2025.pdf#:~:text=This%20policy%20statement%20outlines%20the%20Institute%E2%80%99s%20approach%20to,to%20successfully%20engage%20with%20and%20complete%20their%20programme.
IELTS 6.0 (with no band lower than 5.5)
TOEFL IBT 79
Duolingo 110
Cambridge B2
Other tests as per CAO EU EFTA UK document
Careers / Further progression
Progression Pathways:
DL843 BA [Hons] Film
DL833 BA [Hons] Photography + Visual Media
DL844 BA [Hons] Television
DL837 BA [Hons] New Media Studies
Completion of this micro-credential does not automatically qualify learners for entry to IADT degree programmes. Applicants must apply through the CAO and meet the relevant portfolio and entry requirements. This course is designed to help applicants prepare a strong portfolio for their application.
Further information
30
Fees €500
How can I apply?
After reviewing the programme details on this webpage, apply using the application form at the top of the page. You will be asked to submit evidence (transcript document) of your level 5 qualification. For those applying via recognition of prior learning (RPL), please attach a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV) when prompted.
Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by the team, and you will be contacted as soon as possible.
This Level 6, 10 ECTS Micro-credential is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to build a robust and first-class portfolio of work. This programme will help foster the skills & knowledge for portfolio development, building confidence in learners to tap into their creative abilities and delve deep into their passion. It will give learners the tools to create their own portfolio, either with content they already have created or new content from this programme.
All learners will have a finished short film by the end of the programme, alongside the skills and experience to produce a portfolio to be proud of. This programme is ideal for those who are returning to education or would like to work on their personal portfolio of work.
Who can apply?
This programme is open to:
Anyone with a Leaving Certificate of NFQ Level 5 equivalent
Those without academic qualifications but with relevant industry experience in this area
Whether they are preparing to return to education, broadening creative skills, or building a professional portfolio, this programme gives learners the opportunity to benefit from focused and expert guidance and support.
What will I learn?
Portfolio structure and content, and practical knowledge about Film + TV production
The basics of camerawork, framing, audio & lighting to assist the creation of content for a portfolio
The basics of editing to put together a portfolio showreel
The requirements of the learners in a student lead setting, allowing for more time to be dedicated where they would like to create a portfolio
Areas of study:
Idea-generation
Scriptwriting
Pitching
Camera and Lighting
Sound Recording
Direction
Editing
Learners will be required to do some work outside of class over the weeks but most of it will be done in class.
Phone +353 1 239 4000
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