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Film & T.V.

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M18519

This course provides the opportunity for students to build a visual portfolio within the areas of Television, Photograph and Digital Film Production. There is a concentration on developing the knowledge and practical foundation skills required for students to advance in these technical and artistic areas.

Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Galway City
Attendance Options:
Full time
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Duration

This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September-May

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Interview
Mature Applicants welcome

Careers / Further progression

Progresssion to Higher Education
•Students who successfully complete this course may have entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Schemes.

FOR EXAMPLE: Successful students may be considered for entry to the following courses:

*DL834 - Film & TV Production

*DL837 New Media Studies

*GA281 - Film & Documentary

*MH101- Arts

*TL802 - TV Radio and New Media

*TL805 - Computing with Games Development

*TL805 - Computing with Multimedia

*DK863 - Communications in Creative Multimedia

*DK864 - Film and Documentary

*MH109 - Media Studies

*CW578 - TV & Media Production

*LC276 - Creative Broadcast and Film Production

The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Student Contribution: €175

Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.

PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.

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Admissions Procedures 2024

See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie

Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.

Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024

Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings

Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.

Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.

Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.

€175 Registration Fee applies to all students

How The Course Is Taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners. We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning. Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable. We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.

Course Content

5N0627 Film Production
5N0540 Television and Film Editing
5N1356 Work Experience
5N0690 Communications
5N18476 Script Writing
5N1292 Image Processing
5N2148 Desktop Multimedia Audio Production
5N1590 Cinematography Camera Operations

OPTIONAL MODULES
Learners may also have the opportunity to study from Maths as an extra module.

5M18519 - Film & Television Production

Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in TV & Film Production 5M5158

Please Note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in 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 Institute and a student or third party.

For more information:
Email jon.mangion@gretb.ie

Galway Technical Institute
College of Further Education & Training
Fr. Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway
T 091 581342 F 091 589267
E info.gti@gretb.ie
W www.gti.ie

Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Galway City
Attendance Options:
Full time
Apply to:
Course provider