- Code: MA
- Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Film and Television Production (5M18519)
- Duration: One Year
Description
This one year course develops practical skills in television and film production, post production, lights, streaming, writing, media analysis and cinematography. Learners will work in a live multi-camera studio environment and also in production crews for short films and documentaries. Each learner will direct a short film and a short documentary film. Successful learners will have a portfolio of completed work and will be offered a place on BIFE’s Higher National Diploma in TV & Film (Moving Image).
- Programme of Study
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- Cinematography Camera Operations
- Cinematography Lighting Skills
- Work Experience
- Communications
- Documentary Film Production
- Script Writing
- TV & Film Editing
- Film Production
Components subject to change - Entry Requirements
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One of the following:
- Leaving Certificate (minimum of five 06/H7’s or combination of five 06/H7’s) or its equivalent. Extenuating circumstances may be considered
- Leaving Certificate Applied
- Full FETAC Level 4 Award
- Mature Applicants – experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications
Places are offered following successful
interview. - Career Opportunities
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- Camera operation
- Sound operation
- Lighting
- Design
- Production
- Editing
- TV Studio Production
- Internet related video services
- Higher Education Progression*
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Examples of potential courses include:
BIFE:- TV & Film (Moving Image) Higher National Diploma (MB)
TUD Technological University Dublin (Grangegorman Campus ):
- Film and Broadcasting (TU983)
- Journalism (TU985)
Maynooth University:
- Media Studies (MH109)
- Arts & Media, Film and Cultural Studies (MH101)
UG University of Galway:
- Arts (Global Media) (GY135)
- Arts (Film and Digital Media) (GY127)
- Arts (Journalism) (GY119)
UCD University College Dublin:
- Joint Honours, Information and Communication Studies (DN520)
- Music, Film and Drama – Humanities (DN530)
UCC University College Cork:
- Film and Screen Media (CK105)
Many past pupils work in production roles in companies such as RTE, Virgin Media, TG4 and the BBC, and also on productions such as Vikings, Game of Thrones and Into the Badlands.*Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application. Information also on www.cao.ie
- TV & Film (Moving Image) Higher National Diploma (MB)
- Course Co-Ordinator
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Kristian O’Neill
- Where are they now?
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Meet BIFE students who have graduated from this course...
"After completing my HND in BIFE, I began working on “Vikings” I’m now fulfilling the dream I always had to work in movies. I am now the 2nd Assistant Camera on “Valhalla” the spinoff Tv show which is being shot in Ashford Film Studios. My journey has just begun." - Camila Gomes
Blathnaid Treacy & Laura O'Connell