QQI Level 6 Course Code: 6M18534
Co-ordinator: Colleen Quinn
Contact: colleen.quinn@gretb.ie
Course Outline
This TV Presenting & Film Production PLC course provides students with the advanced knowledge and skills to pursue careers in various areas of TV and Film production and presenting. Students will explore all aspects of Film and Television giving them a knowledge of both behind and in front of the camera. Students will have the opportunity to explore and develop the art of TV Presenting, Interviewing, Autocue and Links to camera as well as Producing, Directing and Editing. Students will have access to professional camera and editing equipment and to assist them in producing a show-reel.
Modules
- Research and Reporting for Digital Media 6N5526
- Film and Digital Video Production 6N5428
- Editing Practice and Techniques 6N5427
- Broadcasting Presentation Skills 6N5425
- TV and Film Production Design 6N5431
- Documentary Production 6N18514
- Communications 6N1950
- Work Experience 6N1946
Fees
€175 GCC Student Services Fee applies to all learners
€80 QQI Certification Fee applies to all learners except
- Those in receipt of Back to Education Allowance.
- Medical Card Holders (valid at time of Registration).
Non EU Students are subject to an International Fee.
We advise non-EU citizens living outside Ireland to contact the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service on www.inis.gov.ie to ensure the course you are considering applying for is eligible for a student visa. Non-EU citizens living in Ireland are welcome to apply and require a PPS number (Personal Public Service Number). Non-EU citizens are required to pay a tuition fee set by the Irish government which is currently €3653. Some exemptions apply, for further information, please contact http://www.gretb.ie
Information on Migrant Eligibility to Access FE Programmes is available here.
Work Experience
Work experience takes place throughout the academic year where students gain a practical and supervised experience on TV and Film sets with industry professionals.
Special Features
Students will explore all aspects of Film and Television giving them a knowledge of both behind and in front of the camera. Students will have the opportunity to explore and develop the art of TV Presenting, Interviewing, Autocue and Links to camera as well as Producing, Directing and Editing. Students will have access to professional camera and editing equipment and to assist them in producing a show reel.
Entry Requirements
Suitable candidates must have obtained a relevant QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent to be eligible for this course
Progression
For information please visit our Progression and Career Guidance pages under Student Supports
Opportunities open to students who did not achieve the desired Leaving Certificate to allow entry to your desired course from the CAO system, you can have the opportunity to achieve up to 390 points in a PLC course and gain access to 3rd Level or for mature students who did not complete a Leaving Certificate to gain access to 3rd Level.
Please Note
Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.