Fulltime Classroom Arts and humanities

Journalism, Photography, Creative Writing & Video (Media Production)

Progarmme Aim:
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and
competence to work under supervision in one of the following broad range of roles – as
an assistant in Radio, Television, Film, Advertising, Publishing, Photo Imaging, Animation
& Games industries or to progress to further and or higher education and training.

Target Award

QQI Media Production – 5M18518

Start Date: 27-08-2024 Hours/week: 21 Hrs 00 Mins

Timetable

Day Mornings Afternoons Evenings
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Education Requirements
NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English
Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway
Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.

Age Requirements
Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)


Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.


Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

Module Award Body
Work Experience Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Communications Level 5 Communications (5N0690) QQI
Media Analysis Media Analysis (5N1298) QQI
Research Skills For Journalism Research Skills for Journalism (5N2443) QQI
Radio Programme Production Radio Programme Production (5N1379) QQI
Digital Editing Digital Editing (5N1438) QQI
Documentary Photography Documentary Photography (5N1271) QQI
Writing Skills For Journalism Writing Skills for Journalism (5N2435) QQI
Prose Fiction Prose Fiction (5N18475) QQI
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work under supervision in one of the following broad range of roles – as an assistant in Radio, Television, Film, Advertising, Publishing, Photo Imaging, Animation & Games industries or to progress to further and or higher education and training.

Employability Statement
The successful completion of the QQI Level 5 award in Media Production will enable applicants to work under supervision in one of the following broad range of roles as an assistant in Radio, Television, Film, Advertising, Publishing, Photo Imaging, Animation & Games industries.

Provider

Waterford College of Further Education


Location

Parnell Street, Waterford, X91 VKT9


Facilities

  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Full Canteen

Contact Details

Course Contact:
Administration Office

Email:
wcfeinfo@wwetb.ie

Phone:
051874053