Film & Media Production - Letterkenny
This course has been designed in response to the changing digital media landscape. The development of the digital film industry relies heavily on finding skilled professionals and graduates. While the industry traditionally required specialised areas to be catered for individually this too is changing.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, add-on.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
The programme is offered in full-time mode for one year. Applicants must have a relevant Level 7 award with 180 ECTS credits and appropriate learning outcomes in Film / Video or a related area. Equivalent qualifications will be considered.
Careers / Further progression
Follow-on Courses
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
• Students may apply to progress to Post Graduate and Masters programmes in their chosen discipline at LYIT or at Institutes / Universities across Ireland and abroad.
Career Pathways
The main employers are:
• Fillm Studios
• TV Production Companies
• Media Companies
• Advertising Companies
• Design Companies
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
• Special Effects Producer
• Pre-Production Designer
• Post-Production Editor
• Independent film/Video Producer
Further information
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Is this course for me?
This course has been designed in response to the changing digital media landscape. The development of the digital film industry relies heavily on finding skilled professionals and graduates. While the industry traditionally required specialised areas to be catered for individually this too is changing.
With the onset of digital film equipment, content has become more and more in demand and fast turnaround of projects is essential. This in turn means that multi-skilled graduates and individuals are more in demand than ever.You will learn how to transfer your ideas onto the screen producing content for Film, TV and audio-video. The programme provides opportunities for students to hone in on their niche interests. If this sounds like the outlet you need for your creative talents, then this Honours course will give you the added expertise you need.
Semester 7
Mandatory modules
• Final Project (Pre-Production)
• Dissertation
• Industry / Competition Brief
Semester 8
Mandatory modules
• Creativity & Creative Enterprise
• Major Project
Further Information
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 918 6211 / +353 (0)74 918 6210
Head of Department Nollaig Crombie
Email: Nollaig.Crombie@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 918 6203