Advanced Certificate in Media Production (Course
no. 1288) Duration: One year full-time course - FETAC Level 6 Award EMPRO
Aims The aim of this course is to give students both a theoretical grounding in current media practice at an advanced level, as well as providing them with a range of practical skills relevant to a variety of media such as Photography, Film/TV and Writing.
The theoretical element of the course will assist students in developing a range of analytical skills which will enable them investigate and understand media issues such as the production of media, the effect on audiences, ethics and standards and the regulation of media both past and present.
The practical side of the course will assist students in producing marketable photographs, writing scripts for film and TV and producing short films.
Entry Requirements FETAC Level 5 award in a related area
Course Content Includes
Media Industry Awareness
Ethical & Legal Issues in Media
Digital Photography
Photography Techniques
Scriptwriting & Editing for TV
Writing the Short Film & TV Script
Film & Digital Video
Documentary Practice
Radio Documentary
Assessment & Certification Further Education and Training Awards
Council (FETAC) Level 6.
Future Prospects This course will assist in equipping students to work as media practitioners either as writers, photographers or film-makers or to enable them to work as media analysts. This high level course will also assist students who want to go on to complete degrees in any of the various areas covered on the course.
