The programme combines an emphasis on the art of filmmaking and the visual representation of story with the development of technical, organisational and production skills.
It consists of five main areas: practical camera and lighting, theory and analysis, art direction, production management and postproduction processes. There is an emphasis on visual language and cinematography. You will be encouraged to examine the variety of styles of filmmaking, both contemporary and historical.
| College | City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot |
| Course ID | 203174 |
| Course Location | Ballyfermot, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 10 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 6 Advanced Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 6 Certificate in Film & Television Production |
| Course Start Date | 16th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Course Fee | €150 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in this college Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+) CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English. Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students. A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number. The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+) Minimum entry requirements for all level 6 courses QQI Level 5 award in a relevant or equivalent Leaving Certificate/LCVP with a minimum of two O1/H5 and three O6/H7 grades or equivalent In addition to the Entry Requirements, for this course you will also need to provide a portfolio of your recent work. Please see the ‘Portfolio Guidelines’ for details. Suitable BCFE Level 5 awards, with a merit profile, that satisfy the entry requirements are: Traineeship in Advanced Skills for Visual Effects, Video and Animation Post-Production (VFA). Cinematography (IFC) Media and Broadcasting (MND) Short Film & Factual Video Production (ITC) |
| Career Path | Graduates of this course may also apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution). Graduates may also gain exemption of one or two years from cognate degree courses in the UK. |
| Course Code | IFH |
Animation Drawing Studies is a comprehensive foundation programme in animation with a particular emphasis on developing strong drawing skills.
The aim of this foundation course is to give adults who left school early, or who are a long time out of education the opportunity to return to education and to participate in a year of learning and Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary for further study.
Why choose Art, Design & Mixed Media? This is a one-year art course producing portfolios of excellent individual artwork for entry to Art Colleges such as NCAD, TUD, IADT, LSAD, Crawford, UK, London, Edinburgh, EU, Holland Berlin and elsewhere.
Award Year 1 & 2: Ballyfermot College of Further Education (BCFE).
