Course description
This QQI Level 5 course is designed to introduce students to a range of techniques used in Audio and Visual Media Production. Participants gain practical knowledge of how different media products are produced as well as knowledge of how the relationships between producer, advertiser and audience impact on one another.
Many students look upon this course as a good introduction to media production, especially if they are unsure what area of media production they want to specialise in. Learners also look upon this course as an excellent foundation course for developing portfolios for Degrees in IADT, Tallaght IT, Dundalk IT, DIT, Maynooth and other Universities.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate/LCVP
Leaving Certificate Applied
Relevant QQI (FETAC)Level 4 Award
Mature Applicants
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