Film Production offers a thorough study of film through both practical and academic avenues. Students will study key practical areas such as scriptwriting, directing, producing, sound, lighting and editing all of which will culminate in the creation of their own films. These areas are complemented by the study of film history, film theory and film industries.
Damien O’ Donnell, BAFTA award winning director of East is East is a graduate of Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education. Damien has also directed films such as Heartlands and Inside I’m Dancing and is a prolific TV and cinema commercial director. As Patron of the Film Production course, Damien will visit the college once a year to give a key-note lecture to Film Production students.
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
Higher National Diploma, leading to BA (Honours)
Completion of this course qualifies you to apply to complete the BA Hons in Film and Video Production in Coláiste Dhúlaigh. More details on the BA Top up year are available here.
2 years
Scriptwriting, directing, producing, editing, cinematography, sound, research, education, marketing
Entry into final year of three year degree programmes in a number of UK universities is possible. But, as stated above, completion of this course qualifies you to apply to complete the BA Hons in Film and Video Production in Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education. More details available here.
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Year 1: €50
Year 2: €50
This course is free for those over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment*. Click here for more information and to check eligibility.
| Course Location | Coolock, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 17 |
| Course Category | Film Production, Media |
| Course Type | Practical |
| Awarding Body | Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) |
| Awarding Body Details | Creative Media Production |
| Course Duration | 2 year HND with option to complete third year of top up BA accredited by University of Wolverhampton |
| Course Fee | 50 |
| Entry Requirements | Leaving Certificate or Equivalent. Mature students or those without a formal education are also welcome. |
| Career Path | Scriptwriting, Film & Television production, Cinematography, sound design, lighting |
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