Documentary Production (Film)
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently or with others to formulate a range of creative skills and processes for the production of documentaries. This is a classroom based course.
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
12 Weeks Wednesday 18.45-21.45
Further information
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition Fee: €280
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees is available to:
Individuals on Full Job Seekers Allowance/Benefit, Disability Allowance, or One Parent Family Payment.
Full-time Mulgrave St Campus learners.
Senior citizens.
Please note: Full payment is required to process applications. These discounts apply to tuition only (not materials fees). Proof is required at registration.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Learners will be able to:
• General history of documentary film making and key documentary filmmakers and exploring the various styles of documentary filmmaking
• Identify good subjects and topics and lead a comprehensive research of a chosen topic, organise this in an efficient manner, using both primary and secondary sources while using best practice with regard to fact checking, proofing, referencing and ethics
• Understand procedures of ordering screening copy and master footage with basic understanding concepts of rights, clearance principles relating to archive, externally sourced footage with relation to general information broadcasters require in terms of rights
• Work effectively part of a production team to produce a short documentary film in a defined role such as Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Sound Recordist, and Production Assistant
• Interview Techniques
6N18154 Documentary Production
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344