Media courses in Ireland

This course will equip students with the creative and technical skills to design characters, craft stories, and produce 3D animated worlds using advanced digital technologies. Students will learn to use industry-standard hardware and software in our fully equipped light-filled animation studio and Wacom Cintiq drawing tablets in our modern computer labs. Students will learn the…

The BA in Film & Media programme is an opportunity for you to spend three years developing skills and expertise in film, television, radio photography and other aspects of digital culture. You will also acquire a broad understanding of the various ways in which the contemporary audiovisual media impact on our relationship with the world.…

The Bachelor of Arts in Film and Creative Media programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge, technical abilities, and research skills needed to conceptualise, execute, and assess creative projects. These projects aim to bring ideas to fruition and develop original events, products, and experiences for specific audiences. The programme is structured in three…

The programme is perfect if you’re interested in visual effects and virtual reality but have not yet completed a related programme and need to build a portfolio of VFX work. The programme provides you with an opportunity to historically contextualise theoretical concepts as you explore and experiment across a range of VR and VFX software…

Duration This is a Full-time one-year course, which runs from September to May. Exact details of the timetable will be given out to students during the induction process prior to class commencement in September. Overview This course is an excellent upskilling and portfolio course for students who wish to progress to either media or TV/film…

This QQI Level 6 course reflects the advancement of digital technology and publication of news on multiple platforms and gives students the tools to report the news in a constantly evolving media environment.

The CDCFE Portfolio Preparation course is designed to prepare students for entry to colleges both in Ireland and abroad. Emphasis is placed on research and development methods in both practical and academic subjects relevant to Art and Design practice. This approach facilitates the development of a balanced portfolio which acknowledges the student’s own individual ideas…

Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. Apply for this course using this link only Our Top-Up degree in Film and Television Production is supported by both academic and practical subjects. An intensive industry-led programme, the course is taught by industry professionals and is supported by guest lectures from leaders…

Apply for this course using this link only Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education is offering a one year top-up degree programme in Animation (BA Hons) in conjunction with the University of Wolverhampton (UK).  Accredited by the University of Wolverhampton, the course has been developed by the coordinator and tutors to be relevant to our…

This BA in Film, TV and Screen Production Media programme is designed in the specialist area of screen media production. This programme attracts learners because of the programme track-record for providing excellent employment prospects for learners who wish to pursue a career in the screen media industries. Graduates will be able to produce screen media…

Communications is a fast-paced and, in today’s technology-driven environment, growing industry that offers a huge variety of job roles. Griffith’s BA (Hons) in Communications and Media Production is a full-time, three-year programme that aims to give students a foundation in an array of communications platforms including social and digital media, photography, radio, investigative journalism, TV and…

This exciting course has been created for people who have a passion for film making and storytelling on screen and have already started to experiment in these areas. The BA (Hons) in Film, TV and Screen Media Production is conducted on a full-time, part-time and blended basis over a three-year period. The aim of the…

Griffith College is excited to announce its partnership with Windmill Lane Recording Studios to jointly deliver our new BA in Music Production. This programme has uniquely been designed by industry, for industry. For over 30 years, Windmill Lane Recording Studios has been host to international clients such as U2, Lady GaGa, The Script and The…

Nurture your creative flair and build core skills as a music business entrepreneur in this exciting and growing industry. With BA (Hons) Music Business, Events and Media you’ll have opportunities to expand your knowledge of the industry across a wide range of subject areas. You will develop an understanding of a broader business context, too,…

The BA in Communications is a three-year full-time programme which aims to give learners an introduction to communications platforms including photography, radio, journalism, and TV. The course involves both practical and academic projects and gives students the chance to work in real journalistic situations over the course of six semesters. Graduates of this programme can…

A long-running, nationally renowned course providing the technical skills of broadcasting production.           What Will I Study? Editing for Film & Television Film Practices Film Studies Cinematography – Camera Cinematography – Lighting Individual Project (Pearson-Set) Professional Practice Creative Media Production            Why Should I Apply? Long running…

Are you looking to transition into cinematography? Perhaps you’re a photographer wishing to cross over to the moving image? Maybe you’re already working in the film, TV and screen media industry but you want to learn camera and cinematography skills? In this hands-on programme, delivered by industry professionals, you will learn core practical skills in:…

This well established Rathmines College course teaches students the fundamental skills to be a journalist, mixing practical skills with digital skills needed to work in journalism today.

Are you an aspiring filmmaker? Have you always wondered what it would be like to make a short film rather than just watch one? Maybe you’re an amateur filmmaker who’d like to bring some professionalism to your productions? The Certificate in Screen Production gives learners the skills to conceive ideas and develop them into original…

The QQI Level 5 course will teach students the fundamental skills in Social and Digital Media, Web Design and Entrepreneurial skills. It will be underpinned by very practical applications including Marketing and Public Relations. Students will be eligible to apply for progression through the CAO to various Higher Education Business and Marketing courses as well…

Learn the craft of Screenwriting. Develop film and television content. Be coached and mentored by industry professionals. Get your projects industry ready.  

Duration This is a full-time one-year course, which runs from September to May.  Exact details of the timetable will be given out to students during the induction process prior to class commencement in September. Overview This course is an excellent foundation course for media degrees in IADT (National Film School), DCU, TU Dublin and other…

Explore your creativity through a range of interactive media in this Digital Design with Visual Communication course.       What Will I Study? Computer Illustrated Graphics (5N1929) Design Skills (5N0784) Digital Photography (5N1270) Multimedia Authoring (5N1299) Multimedia Project Development (5N1300) Work Experience (5N1356) Team-working (5N1367) Web Authoring (5N1910)

Duration This is a Full-time one-year course, which runs from September to May. Exact details of the timetable will be given out to students during the induction process prior to class commencement in September. Overview This course is an excellent foundation for Film and Television degrees in IADT (National Film School), DCU, TU Dublin,  and…

This course challenges your natural creativity for film and animation by tailoring assignments to your specific passions and interests. The course could see you filming your own music video, producing a real film trailer for a fictitious film of your own creation and even shooting your own short film on a topic of your choice.…

Higher National Diploma 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…

AIM: This dynamic and practical course is designed for school leavers who want to explore the exciting world of media and build a creative portfolio for progression to higher education. Through hands-on projects in film, radio, photography, and journalism, you’ll learn how to plan, produce, and edit your own original content. Working individually and as…

There is a growing demand in the marketplace for personnel who possess practical IT digital skills. This course aims to provide these current workplace IT digital skills for students who wish to pursue a career in a range of IT areas. Students will also undertake relevant work experience in order to further develop their skills.…

AIM: This course teaches the fundamental skills required for a career in Journalism. In addition to the core tasks of idea generation, research and writing techniques, learners receive instruction on industry-standard page-layout software for newspapers, magazines and digital publications, plus audio and visual software for radio and video productions. Students receive a free Adobe CC…

Learn podcasting, storytelling, journalism and radio on this award-winning course.           What Will I Study? Audio Practices Audio Studies Creative Media Production Individual Project (Pearson-Set) Journalism Practices Professional Practice Radio Production Scriptwriting for Sound         Why Should I Apply? Ireland’s only full-time media course run in partnership with a…