QQI LEVEL 6 COURSES
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Film, TV & Content Creation
Advance your technical and artistic skills in the Film and TV Production Level 6 course in Kinsale College. This course builds upon students skills gained on our level 5 course and grows their expertise and professional training for the Film and TV and creative industries. In this one-year course, students will write, shoot and edit their own films using special effects, lighting, audio recording and editing skills. Students have the opportunity to work collaboratively in all aspects of film crew roles and pursue their own creative interests.
| Course Code: | 6M18534 |
| Entry requirements: | 1. For entry to Level 6 a full QQI Level 5 in a complementary area is required 2. All applicants will be required to attend an interview 3. An offer of a place on this course means that the applicant has met the minimum entry requirements set out and satisfactory presentation at the interview |
| Course Duration: | 1 year |
| Commencement Date: | September 2024 |
| Course Co-Ordinator: | Fran McMorran |
| Contact information: | kinsalecampus@corketb.ie |
About The Course
Students who successfully complete the Film & TV, level 5 course will be eligible to apply for this advanced course. This course is designed to prepare students to work in the Film and TV sector.
This is a one-year course, which combines a range of digital video shooting, editing, special effects, audio recording and editing skills.
Those who complete the course may gain entry into the second year of a Level 8 degree course.
Students are given access to an editing suite (iMac with Adobe Premiere Pro) four full days per week and access to HD video equipment, all week. They also have access to professional Video, Sound and Lighting equipment.
There are individual and group projects on the course. Students are encouraged to produce short films on topics of interest to themselves, provided they fit within the given brief. The majority of this course is practical rather than theory based, which allows students to produce varied and substantial portfolios.
Module Info & Codes
Documentary Production: 6N18514
Editing Practice & Techniques: 6N5427
Film and Digital Video Production: 6N5428
Communications: 6N1950
Film and Television Camera and Lighting: 6N18516
Studio and Location Sound Production: 6N4981
Work Experience: 6N1946
Digital Imaging (Optional) 6N3727
Facilities in this Department
This department contains the most up to date hardware and software. Facilities include Apple iMac, a range of digital video cameras, SLR cameras, sound recording equipment, including boom and zoom microphones and LED studio lights
Students have access to the full Adobe Cloud Suite of Apps for the academic year on all of their devices.
How to Apply & Application Deadline
Applications for all our courses will be available on the website and in the college from January 2023 for all courses commencing in September 2023.
Interviews will be held for all courses throughout the college year. To apply, simply click on the ‘Apply Now’ button on the top of the page. Alternatively, you can ring a member of our team on (021) 4772275 to guide you through the application process.
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Career Opportunities
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The Award may enable graduates to gain employment in the TV and Film Industry. Learners can pursue careers in Camera Operations, Scriptwriting, Post-production Editing, Researcher and freelance careers in the TV and Film Sector.
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Education Progression Opportunities
Opportunities
Successful graduates of the course can pursue 3rd Level Degree courses in a range of colleges in Ireland and the UK including: Limerick Institute of Technology, Institute of Technology Tralee, Ballyfermot College, Cork Institute of Technology, Crawford College of Art & Design, DIT and Dun Laoghaire Institute of Technology.
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Work Placement/Experience
Work Experience
Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a suitable area. The college will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.
