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Griffith College welcomes applications from students who hold a full FETAC Level 5 Award which typically contains eight modules. A full award may be accumulated over more than one academ...

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Griffith College welcomes applications from students who hold a full FETAC Level 5 Award which typically contains eight modules. A full award may be accumulated over more than one academic year. In such cases, it is the responsibility of the student to apply to FETAC for a full award where the modules are taken over more than one year. Please note that a record of achievement does not meet the minimum entry requirements.

• To be eligible for consideration for an Honours Degree programme, the applicant must hold a FETAC Level 5 certificate with a distinction grade in at least three modules.

• To be eligible for consideration for an Ordinary Degree or Higher Certificate programme, students are required to hold a FETAC Level 5 Award.

FETAC Application Process
Applications must be made through the CAO for those courses offered through the CAO. For direct entry programmes, applicants must send a completed direct entry application form to the College. For more information on this access route, please contact the Admissions Office on +353 1 415 0400 or email admissions@griffith.ie.

Expand+This programme has been developed as an honours degree programme for school leavers as well as those mature learners who wish to attain a degree in film, TV and screen media production and go on to work in the industry. Learners must demonstrate a pa...

Hide-This programme has been developed as an honours degree programme for school leavers as well as those mature learners who wish to attain a degree in film, TV and screen media production and go on to work in the industry. Learners must demonstrate a passion for the field of screen media. No prior knowledge is assumed.

Leaving Certificate, or equivalent, learners must obtain a minimum of two H5 grades and four 4 O6/H7 grades, to include maths and a language (English, Irish or another language).

The English language entry requirements for the programme are CEF B2+ or equivalent. Candidates with English language levels below CEF B2+ must first reach this minimum standard before enrolling on the academic programme.

Candidates with equivalent grades from other awards and mature learners (23+) are also considered.

Expand+Entry 2023

Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2023 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2023 at 5pm

Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2023 CAO Hand...

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Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2023 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2023 at 5pm

Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2023 CAO Handbook): Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1 May 2023 at 5pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2023 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2023 at 5pm

Exceptional online late application (see page 31 of the 2023 CAO Handbook): Fee €60 Closing Date: 22 July 2023 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2023. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2023, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2023 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 6 March 2023 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22 July at 5pm applies only to applicants who are registered as an undergraduate student on 1 May 2023 in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system. This is an exceptional late closing date and all steps must be completed by 5pm on 22 July. No changes may be made after this date.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Marino Institute of Education, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick, Maynooth University have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 31 of the 2023 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2023 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:

General Restrictions
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices

Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course

Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants

Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR

Expand+This all-action course, with a huge focus on building practical skills, will help you direct the career of your dreams.

This exciting course has been created for people who have a passion for film making and storytelling on screen and have already...

Hide-This all-action course, with a huge focus on building practical skills, will help you direct the career of your dreams.

This exciting course has been created for people who have a passion for film making and storytelling on screen and have already started to experiment in these areas.

Why study Film, TV and Screen Media Production at Griffith College?
The BA (Hons) in Film, TV and Screen Media Production is conducted on a full-time, part-time, and blended basis over a three-year period. This course will assist enthusiastic students in developing the essential practical skills and knowledge required to work in the dynamic area of film, television, and screen production.

The course is designed to follow the full cycle of the film production process and has direct connections with the film industry.

Learners will gain skills in idea generation and development, writing for the screen and visual storytelling, financing projects, cinematography, directing, producing, sound recording, on and offline editing, VFX, and sales and distribution. The programme is composed of 80% practical modules, with the remaining 20% of the modules being theoretically focused.

Throughout the duration of their programme, learners will have access to:

Industry-standard equipment and facilities, including a fully equipped TV studio, digital cinematography equipment, production spaces and on-location sound recording equipment.

Industry-standard tools including Avid Media Composer, ProTools and Adobe Suite.

Facilities Available
Fully equipped, industry-standard Film studio with black/white/green rail backdrop and 3x8 lighting rig

Large selection of Cameras, including Black Magic and Sony studio cameras

Full Apple MAC editing suite

Full-frame Zoom & Prime lenses

NewTek Tricaster 8000 Multi-Standard Vision Mixer with virtual studio environment

Avid Media Composer, ProTools and Adobe Suite

Full range of equipment available for students to rent

Plus much more. For full list of equipment, please get in touch.

Graduate Showcase
Griffith Creative Show 2022

Every year, our final year students take part in a Creative Showcase, celebrating their journey and displaying their graduate projects. To see this year's Creative Show.

Expand+Year One
Production and Direction for Screen (10 ECTS)
TV Studio Principles (5 ECTS)
Writing for Screen (5 ECTS)
Film and TV History (5 ECTS)
Screen Culture and Theory (5 ECTS)
Introduction to Production Design (5 ECTS)
Introduction to Cinemat...

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Production and Direction for Screen (10 ECTS)
TV Studio Principles (5 ECTS)
Writing for Screen (5 ECTS)
Film and TV History (5 ECTS)
Screen Culture and Theory (5 ECTS)
Introduction to Production Design (5 ECTS)
Introduction to Cinematography (5 ECTS)
Sound Recording and Production 1 (10 ECTS)
Introduction to Post-Production Editing (5 ECTS)
Interactive Storytelling (5 ECTS)

Year Two
Visual Storytelling and Direction for Screen (5 ECTS)
Screen Production Management (5 ETCS)
TV Studio Practice (5 ECTS)
Contemporary Audiovisual Culture (5 ECTS)
Applied Industry Skills and Professional Practice (10 ECTS)
Advanced Cinematography (5 ECTS)
Sound Recording and Production 2 (10 ECTS)
Editing and Post-Production 2 (10 ECTS)

Year Two Elective Modules
Screenwriting [Elective] (5 ECTS)
Visual Effects for Screen [Elective] (5 ECTS)

Year Three
Dissertation by Practice (20 ECTS)
Advanced TV Studio (10 ECTS)
Marketing, Distribution and Exhibition (5 ECTS)
Research, Ethics and Audience (5 ECTS)
Critical Analysis: Screen Culture and Theory (5 ECTS)

Year Three Elective Modules
Advanced Digital Editing and Mastering [Elective] (5 ECTS)
Advanced Screenwriting [Elective] (5 ECTS)
Advanced Producing for Industry [Elective] (5 ECTS)
Multiplatform Content Direction [Elective] (5 ECTS)
Sound Recording and Production 3 [Elective] (5 ECTS)
Advanced Visual Effects and Virtual Reality [Elective] (5 ECTS)
Cinematography for Industry [Elective] (5 ECTS)
Advanced Production Design [Elective] (5 ECTS)

Expand+Graduates of this course have the option to continue their studies at Griffith College, or on Level 9/10 major awards in film, TV or screen media disciplines with other providers.

For example, if you graduate from this programme you are eligible ...

Hide-Graduates of this course have the option to continue their studies at Griffith College, or on Level 9/10 major awards in film, TV or screen media disciplines with other providers.

For example, if you graduate from this programme you are eligible to enter the MA in TV and Radio Journalism and the MA in Journalism and Media Communications.

Career Progression
Through the BA (Hons) in Film, TV and Screen Media Production you will have gained valuable professional experience, built a strong portfolio and developed strong studio & TV production skills. There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including:

Video Production Consultant
Production Manager
Field Producer
Script Development
Media Consultant
Cinematography
Sound Design
Screenwriting
Camera Operator
Location Manager
AV Producers