Photography students at Coláiste Dhulaigh CFE will build on previous experience to apply their skills in the areas of technique and vision to an advanced level suitable for employment or starting a business within the field. Students are encouraged to blend artistic, documentary or journalistic work into a portfolio reflecting their own personal style.
This course gives students the opportunity to acquire the principles, techniques and creative skills needed for a career in the photography industry. The course interweaves acquiring digital and traditional skills for photography along with real world practical projects.
Studio Photography, Documentary Photography, Portraiture, The Art of Colour Photography, Digital Photography, Digital Imaging, Arts Event Management, Personal and Professional Development, Communications.
QQI Award Level 6
One year
This course will provide the skills required to become a working photographer. It will allow learners the opportunity to build a valuable portfolio of photographic material for entry into employment or as a freelance photographer. There are employment opportunities in a variety of areas including Newspapers/Magazines, Advertising, Websites, Corporate Publications, Weddings, Family Occasions, Events etc.
QQI Level 6 Photography provides an ideal platform for graduates to apply for advanced entry to the Degree programmes in Photography in DIT, IADT Dun Laoghaire or Griffith College among others (subject to portfolio submission).
Students can use this major award (6M3732) to apply to colleges through the CAO. See the list of colleges accepting this award as an entry requirement here.
Year 1: €50*
This course is free for those over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment*. Click here for more information and to check eligibility.
| Course Location | Coolock, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 17 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 6 Advanced Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Photography |
| Course Duration | One Year |
| Course Time | Full Time |
| Course Fee | 50 |
| Entry Requirements | QQI Level 5 Certificate in a related area. Mature and postgraduate students are also actively encouraged to apply for this course. |
| Career Path | This course will prepare the graduate for the varied world of photography such as studio, music, wedding, portraiture, journalism etc. |
| Course Code | 6M3732 |
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