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  Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, Tramore Rd., Cork City      Ph: +353 21 4961020     Fax: +353 21 4961320    Bullet point graphic Email: info@csn.ie
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Bullet point graphic   Media Production
Business & Humanities

DURATION
One year full time.

INTRODUCTION

This is a one year course designed to introduce students to a wide variety of media genre. Much of the course is project based and it is essential that students become aware of the need for time management and of working closely with each of their teachers.

Main areas of study may include:

  • Writing skills for Journalism
  • Radio Programme Production
  • Sound Production
  • Media Law & Practice
  • Shorthand
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Political Studies
  • Media Analysis
  • Communications
  • Work Experience

SPECIAL FEATURES

The college provides excellent training facilities comprising:

  1. Fully equipped digital radio studio
  2. Computer Suite

WORK EXPERIENCE

All students participate in either work placement or work practice during the year. Students may find themselves working in the areas of broadcasting, local/national newspapers.

CAREER PROSPECTS IN MEDIA PRODUCTION

Work in print, radio and television journalism, public relations, advertising. Former students have secured positions at Reuters (London), Sunday Times, Head of I.R.N. (Dublin), 103FM, Limerick Leader, 96FM., Red FM., RTE, The Irish Examiner, The Evening Echo and The Kingdom.

Student Testimonials

David Creedon, Media Production 2009-2010:

"After working  for over thirty years in the private sector I was made redundant in 2009. I returned to college to study Media Production. My time at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa was a revelation, it was one of the best  experiences of my life and  I don't know why I didn't return to college years ago. Its small classes and fantastic tutors made the course enjoyable. I would highly recommend Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa to anyone thinking of returning to further education." 

David Creedon. Media Production, 2009-2010
David Creedon, Media Production, 2009-2010

 

 

 

 

 

FEES
Exam Fees – FETAC Level 5: €50
PLC Contribution (Dept. of Ed. and Sk. Fee): €200
Student Services: €200
Total: €450

Download the newsletter produced by this year's class. It's a1MB PDF file.

Testimonials

FURTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates may be eligible to apply to higher education courses through the Higher Education Links Scheme, e.g. B.A. Degree, U.C.C., and B.A. in Communications, B.A. in Journalism, D.C.U.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent. Successful applicants will have displayed a noticeable flair for English and a lively interest in current affairs. Academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants.

CERTIFICATION

• National Certificate - FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 in Media Production (NCVA award code:EMPXX)

COURSE DIRECTOR

- Anne Hanly

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