Film, Radio & Digital Media Production
This dynamic and practical course is designed for school leavers who want to explore the exciting world of media and build a creative portfolio for progression to higher education.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
This course is open to those who have completed the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. It is targeted at students with a specific interest in this sector who are willing to get involved and participate during the college year. Since places on the course are limited, applicants will be interviewed.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
One of the main aims of the course is to prepare a comprehensive portfolio that will help students to progress via the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme to courses such as:
• BA (Honours) in Film – IADT (DL843)
• BA (Honours) in Television – IADT (DL844)
• BA (Honours) in Design for Film – IADT (DL845)
• BA (Honours) in Photography and Visual Media – IADT (DL833)
• BA (Film & Broadcasting) – TUD (TU978)
• BA (Honours) in Communications – DCU (DC131)
• BA (Honours) Media Studies - Maynooth University (MH109)
Further information
Course commencement date: 07/09/2026.
All PLC courses have a non-refundable €50 acceptance/registration fee. In addition to this fee, please note that specialist training costs, material costs, or professional fees may apply to some courses.
Full information about the supports available for students on further education courses is available at www.studentfinance.ie
Apply online. See "Application Weblink" above.
This dynamic and practical course is designed for school leavers who want to explore the exciting world of media and build a creative portfolio for progression to higher education. Through hands-on projects in film, radio, photography, and journalism, you’ll learn how to plan, produce, and edit your own original content. Working individually and as part of a production team, you’ll develop valuable skills in storytelling, technical production, communication, and creative collaboration. Students receive a free Adobe CC software suite licence, for use in college and at home.
Certification: NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Media Production 5M18518.
Script Writing
Digital Film Making & Post Production
Radio & Audio Production
News Writing & Newspaper Design
Photography
Photoshop
Design Skills
Communications
Work Experience
5M18518 - Media Production.
Dublin College Stillorgan,
Old Dublin Road, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, A94 P861
t: 01 288 0704
e: info@stillorgancfe.ie