Course BA Degree in Film & Television Production

Duration Three Years, Full Time BA Degree in Film & Television Course Director JJ Harrington / Tanya Doyle

Production Certification QQI Level 7

The BA in Film and Television Production, delivered jointly by Pulse College and Griffith College, is a rigorous, three-year programme film and television, and the means by which it aimed at developing core technical and is produced. This will be supported by a proven production skills alongside an aesthetic and interest in film making. historical appreciation of the development of the film and television industries. Taught by tutors drawn predominantly from the professional industry, this programme is This programme equips students with key skills committed to fostering creativity alongside the in writing, directing, cinematography, editing practical skills essential to the contemporary and completing projects for inclusion in an film and television arena. With the significant industry-standard showreel. The final year of benefit of hands-on experience world the programme offers students a selection of class facilities, you will be taught beyond electives allowing for specialisation in areas the standard levels required by academic such as visual effects, post-production sound, institutions. This practical experience is an screenwriting and cinematography. essential element of our unique Degree programme. This programme is aimed at learners who have already begun to experiment with film making and visual storytelling in some capacity. Applicants will have a passion and curiosity for

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Course Content On this programme, you acquire skills that can • Television Studio Principles only be developed in an industry-dedicated • VFX for Film & Television facility. Training takes place in both Pulse • Professional Client Project 1 College/Windmill Lane Recording Studios and Griffith College’s premises. YEAR 3 • Advanced VFX Using the industry standard software and studio • Film and Visual Culture equipment available at both, you will work with • Independent Project our professional lecturing staff and industry • Marketing, Distribution & Exhibition • Major Project guest speakers to develop a combination of • Research Methods practical skills, underpinned by theoretical lectures and tutorials. ELECTIVES

• Advanced Cinematography Detailed Course Content • Advanced Digital Editing • Advanced Post-production Sound Programme modules and content are subject • Image Mastering and Grading to ongoing quality assurance reviews and will • Screenwriting for Features and Television evolve to reflect educational developments.

YEAR 1 Further Progression • Applications Technology The skills gained through this course will allow • Digital Cinematography you to move into a variety of careers within • Digital Photography the creative industries, as well as to progress • Film History to further study. At the end of the programme, • Film and Televisual Culture I you will have built up an extensive portfolio • Location Sound demonstrating expert technical, artistic and • Online Screen Media professional abilities, giving you the cutting • Production & Direction for Film & Television edge needed to gain employment in this • Screenwriting exciting and varied industry. YEAR 2 Academic Progression • Advanced Audio and Post-production Sound • Applied Digital Cinematography In line with national policy, graduates from the • Advanced Screenwriting level 7 programme would be eligible to progress • Contemporary Film and Television to programmes at level 8. Graduates may also • Digital Editing for Film and Television wish to further extend their industry-based • Film & Televisual Culture II professional qualifications as new technologies • Industry Skills & Professional Practice and developments emerge. • Production and Direction for Film & Television II

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Career Progression Upon successful completion of this programme, Entry onto our Degree Programme is based on graduates will be in a position to progress a combination of the equivalent of a minimum into the following areas of film, television and of 240 CAO points and interview/aural test. documentary production: directing, editing, cinematography, research, sound design, BA in Film & Television Production CAO Code: location sound, screenwriting, VFX, production GC466 design and producing. Additionally, we expect applicants to conform Admissions to a number of the following criteria: We expect all applicants to have a proven • Basic knowledge of computers (Mac/PC, and interest in film and television production, and audio software): helpful but not essential an interest in related creative media arts. • The ability to devise original work across a Knowledge of the basic use of computers variety of media (either Mac or PC) and music/audio software will be helpful, but not essential before starting We also accept applicants with: the course. Most important is a proven interest in film making, television production and its • FETAC Level 6 / HETAC Level 7 in Media or associated technologies. A willingness to similar explore new ideas is important alongside a • 3 GCE A Level, NVQ Level 3 in Media or similar positive attitude this creative field of study. • Extra-curricular activity, such as film making,media, community arts, visual or Applicants under 23 years of age on 1st January, performing arts the year of the course, must apply through the CAO system www.cao.ie. Applicants should consult www.cao.ie for application dates.

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Applicants over 23 years on 1st January, the year • TOEFL Paper based 570 with a TWE (test of written of the course, must apply to Griffith College English) score of 4.5. directly online using the Apply Online facility on • Computer based 233 with a score of 4.5 in the the website homepage www.griffith.ie/apply. essay. Mature applicants will be asked for a detailed • Internet based 90 with a written score of 21. • Cambridge Proficiency Grade C. CV. Applications from individuals with non- • Cambridge Advanced Grade A. standard qualifications, relevant work or life • IELTS Academic Version 6.5 with no individual band experience will also be considered. below 6.

Each applicant is offered an interview regardless Applications from those (including visiting of prior experience or academic qualifications. The students) whose first language is not English letter we send you with the offer of an interview should include an original or certified true copy highlights requirements for selection and includes of one of the following: advice on interview preparation.

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