Course Duration

1 year, full-time

Course Overview

This programme is designed to enable candidates to develop an understanding of the variety of roles and skills undertaken throughout the photographic industry. It is further designed to allow learners to select an individual pathway towards career progression. Learners will be given the opportunity for experimentation, innovation and research in order to evaluate and appreciate the diversity of expertise which exists within the industry.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must hold the FETAC Level 5 [EPXXX] Photography Award.

• Mature learners (over 23) displaying an exceptional level of ability in this area may be exempt from the above requirement. 

Typical Modules

• Darkroom Skills

• Digital Recording and Manipulation

• Studio Imaging

• Portrait and Social Photography

• Fine Art Imaging

• Press and PR Photography

• Photography for Advertising

• Business Planning

• Fashion Photography

• Location Photography

• 35mm and Medium Format SLR

• Still Life Photography

• Large Format Photography

Award

FETAC Level 6  - Advanced Certificate in Photography [EPHOT]
CITY & GUILDS [4448] - Higher Professional Diploma in Photography

Progression/Employment Opportunities

• Past learners are engaged in a variety of employments – working as professional photographers or are self-employed/freelance. Others have set up their own studios.

• Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or access: 

http://fetac.ie/fetac/learners/hels/hels.htm

Fees

As an NDP-funded programme, there are no tuition fees. Learners, however, are liable for registration and examination fees. Additionally, learners are expected to supply prescribed class and study materials.

Means-tested maintenance grants are available.