CINEMATOGRAPHY

Why choose this course?

• This one-year course concentrates on developing your knowledge and practical skills in the art of cinematography and provides an opportunity to work with experienced teachers to kick-start your career in Film making and learn valuable skills needed to enter into the film industry.

• Students will acquire practical skills in film Camera/ Lighting operations with an emphasis placed on the roles and functions of the camera. These skills will be evidenced through practical projects using high end SONY digital cameras. These projects will ensure the acquisition of other important cinematography skills including lighting, digital editing, and scriptwriting. Students will also learn the art of traditional darkroom black and white portrait photography.

What will you study?

• Cinematography Lighting Skills (5N5047)

• Digital Editing (5N1438)

• Media Analysis (5N1298)

• Work Experience (5N1356)

• Communications (5N0690)

What do you need to apply?

In addition to the ‘Entry Requirements’ outlined on page 4, for this course you will also need to provide a portfolio of your recent work. Please see the ‘Portfolio Guidelines’ for details.

Portfolio Guidelines:

• Students should bring an original portfolio of their recent visual work to the Interview. Each candidate will be interviewed on his or her portfolio work. The main element of the portfolio should be photography, however, film, video work and storyboards can be presented in addition.

• The portfolio interview will last approximately 20 minutes. The portfolio should contain items that are current or relevant to the application. The emphasis should be on quality and not quantity. Photographic work should show your skills in lighting, framing and composition and possibly sequence. No more than 20 photos should be presented.

Course Code IFC

NFQ Level 5

Duration 1 Year

Award QQI Level 5

Certificate in Media Production

QQI Code 5M18518

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• Cinematography Camera Operations (5N1590)

• Scriptwriting for Film and Television Drama (6N5525)

• Portrait Photography (5N1376 )

Progression Opportunities

• Suitable BCFE QQI Level 5 awards, with a merit profile, that satisfy the entry requirements are:

• Film (IFH)

• Television Operations and Production (ITH)

• Visual Effects and 3D Technology (IFX)

• 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. Students may also use their digital film and video work as a portfolio to apply for entry to Film and Television Degree programmes such as the Institute of Art, Design and Technology Dun Laoghaire and the Dublin Institute of Technology, (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution).

BCFE Cinematography Progression Pathway

BCFE NFQ Level 6 Award

Film (IFH)

Universities and Colleges

NFQ Levels 7 & 8 Awards

BCFE NFQ Level 8 Award

Cinematography Level 5 (IFC)

Television Production and Operations (ITH)

Visual Effects and 3D Technology (IFX)

BA (Hons) in Media Production Management (MPM)

Institutes of Technology and Technological Universities

NFQ Levels 6, 7 & 8 Awards