QQI LEVEL 5 COURSES
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Film, TV & Content Creation
Learn the fundamentals of Film and TV Production in our Level 5 course. Kinsale College offers supportive and practical ‘hands-on’ training with experienced teachers, working in a fun and creative learning environment. Kinsale College guides students through all aspects of Film and TV production and students have access to their own editing suite (iMac with Adobe Premiere Pro) and HD video equipment.
| Course Code: | 5M18519 |
| Entry requirements: | 1. Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications 2. All applicants will be required to attend an interview 3. An offer of a place on this course means the applicant has met the minimum entry requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview |
| Course Duration: | 1 year |
| Commencement Date: | September 2024 |
| Course Co-Ordinator: | Fran McMorran |
| Contact information: | kinsalecampus@corketb.ie |
About The Course
Do you want to work in the Film Industry? Then this Dynamic/ Practical/ Creative course is the one for you!
This course is designed to prepare students to work in the Film and TV sector.
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.
Students are taught a range of skills including scripting, storyboarding, camera skills and editing skills etc. 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
Digital Movie Processing: 5N1605
Film Production: 5N0637
Television and Film Editing: 5N0540
Cinematography Camera Operations: 5N1590
Cinematography Lighting Skills: 5N5047
Scriptwriting: 5N18476
Communications: 5N0690
Work Practice: 5N1356
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 at the top of this page. Alternatively you can call a member of our team on (021) 4772275 for guidance and assistance on the application process
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Career Opportunities
Our Career Network
Graduates of the Film and TV Production course will be ready to enter this dynamic environment with a range of career opportunities open to them, taking on roles such as content producers, editors, communications and independent film producers.
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Education Progression Opportunities
Opportunities
This full level 5 Award facilities entry to the Multimedia and Film & TV Production Level 6 courses in Kinsale. It also facilities entry on a competitive basis to a range of third level colleges, for example: DIT Film & Broadcasting, LIT Higher Cert in Video & Sound Technology and IADT Film & TV production.
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Work Placement/Experience
Facilities in the Department
Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a suitable environment. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.
Other Information
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, still cameras, sound recording equipment, music/soundtrack production equipment.
