Advanced Certificate in TV and Digital Film Production

Module Information

Advanced Certificate in TV and Digital Film Production

Level 6 QQI Award: Film and Television Production (6M18519)

Course Content (Module Names and Codes)

Film and Digital Video Production (6N5428)

Explore the production techniques and work practices used in the Film and Television industries through hands on film production. This component provides an introduction to film making as a storytelling medium using film and/or digital media, and establishes fundamental technical and administrative competencies across key production crew specialities. A portfolio of work including an individual clip and a group short film will be produced to complete the course.  

Assessment:  Assignment (40%),  Project (60%).

Documentary Production (6N18514)

Explore the creative skills and processes used in the production of documentaries. This component will look at the evolution of the documentary form as well as allowing learners to develop in teams a short documentary piece from concept, proposal, taster, Pitch and Production.

Assessment:  Assignment (50%),  Project (50%).

Research and Reporting for Digital Media (6N5526)

This module is designed to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to research and produce news reports for digital media. The learner will explore the importance of research and supporting documentation required in production. To complete the module learners will produce both a news package and a single camera interview using professional, Electronic news gathering and Single camera interview techniques for assessment.  

Assessment:  Assignment (40%),  Project (60%).

Scriptwriting (6N18517)

Every film project needs a script. Luckily during Scriptwriting at level 5 you discovered that this a craft that can be learned.  Through writing practice and lively workshops you will grow your knowledge base, and further develop your personal writing style.  By the end of the course you will have written your own 10 minute short film script, and have developed and idea for a television series.  

Assessment:  Project (50%), Portfolio/Collection of Work (50%).

Editing Practice and Techniques (6N5427)

This component is intended to build on level 5 Film & TV Editing. We revisit the basics at the start of the course to ensure every learner is competent on AVID Media Composer. The aim is to further develop the knowledge, skill and competence for film & TV editing. Learners will through observation and practice, further develop their personal edit style using Avid Media Composer (as used in RTE, DIT and IADT amongst other locations), with a focus on Picture Pacing, Audio adjustment and Colour grading.

Assessment:  Portfolio/Collection of Work (60%), Project (40%).

Television and Video Studio Production (6N5945)

This module will empower participants to work independently or with others to formulate a range of viable practical or creative solutions for the production of television content. Learners will engage in a range of commonly used recording methods for studio production. A portfolio of studio work will be produced including: a studio insert, an electronic field production insert and a short studio magazine show.  

Assessment:  Assignment (100%).

Communications (6N1950)

Level 6 Communications builds on the knowledge and skills gained in level 5 Communications. The learner is facilitated to gain the knowledge and skills to exercise personal autonomy in communicating verbally and nonverbally. There is an emphasis on understanding the requirements of the workplace and using excellent communication skills to maximise participation in personal and vocational life.

Assessment:  Portfolio/Collection of Work (50%), Skills Demonstration (50%).

Personal and Professional Development (6N1949)

This is not life coaching! However it is an opportunity to take stock and to evaluate your personal and professional goals. Through humorous workshops, lively group discussions and practical exercises we will shine a light on the following techniques: Stress Management, Conflict Management, Managing Change, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Delegation and Team Working.

Assessment:  Portfolio/Collection of Work (50%), Skills Demonstration (50%).