Bachelor of Science in TV and Media Production CW547
- NFQ Level 7
- CW547
- 15
- 303
- 3 Years
- Overview
- Further Studies
- Career Prospects
- Entry Requirements
- Subjects
- Enquiries
What is the Course about?
The Bachelor of Science Honours degree in TV and Media Production is a hands-on course where students find themselves completely immersed in the practical world of media production.
Course Structure
This course allows students the chance to practically apply skills in writing, editing, camera, sound and graphics that they will acquire over the three years, but also offers students the theoretical and legal backdrop for their work.
Students of this course will also benefit from the Institute’s recent investment in 4k cameras and suite of digital media studios.
Is this course for you?
- Film & TV production
- Multimedia
- Graphics & Animation
If you are someone who is interested in the above topics, then maybe this is the course for you.
Special Features:
- 60% of the course is practical work.
- 70% of the course is assessed through continuous assessment in place of
exams. - Dedicated TV and audio studio and editing facilities.
- Editing suite with all of the latest editing and animation software (AVID, Adobe, ProTools).
- Location filming on and off campus.
What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress onto the BSc in TV and Media (Level 8/Honours).
What exemptions will I receive?
-Notes
-What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
Graduates of this course will be equipped to:
- Design content for interactive websites
- Research, plan and manage TV and film productions
- Create motion graphics and visual effects to professional broadcast standards
- Understand the legal requirements associated with commissioning and broadcasting.
The range of career options open to graduates of this course is extensive and includes roles such as: production manager; media content researcher; director/producer for TV; web developer or media entrepreneur.
What are the minimum entry requirements?
Leaving Certificate:
- 5O6/H7
Subjects required:
- English or Irish O6/H7
- Mathematics O6/H7
Subjects
Mandatory
Introduction to TV Studio Production
Visual Culture
Introduction to Production
Introduction to Audio
Principles of Light
Mandatory
Writing for the Screen
Introduction to Single Camera Production
Introduction to Post Production
Media Skills
Principles of Sound
Mandatory
Shooting and Editing
TV Studio Production I
Graphics and Animation I
Radio
TV Research and Writing
Mandatory
Single Camera Video Production
TV Studio Production II
Web Technology and Video
Sound for Film
TV Producing
Mandatory
Cinematography and Post Production
Documentary Making
TV Studio Production III
Production Management
Motion Graphics
Mandatory
Location Video Production
Production Co-ordination
Advanced Lighting and Sound Techniques
Practical Production
For Further Information Contact
Programme DirectorTrina Rea
BA (Hons), MA
E: trina.rea@itcarlow.ie