CAO Code LY427

Letterkenny Campus

Bachelor of Arts (Ord)

Film & Media Production

3 years / Level 7 / Full-time / Work Placement

Is this course for me?

Our Bachelor of Arts in Film & Media Production is designed for anyone who is passionate about a career in the Digital Film and Video industry. It can open up fantastic career options in one of the most exciting creative industries there is, and a future in television and film.

Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

Year One

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
1	Communication & Creative Process	Mandatory	5	4
	Visual Enquiry	Mandatory	10	7
	Art & Design History 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Photography Fundamentals	Mandatory	5	3
	Sound & Narrative Fundamentals	Mandatory	5	4
2	Sound Recording	Mandatory	5	4
	Cinematography	Mandatory	10	6
	Art & Design History 2	Mandatory	5	4
	Storytelling & Scripting 1	Elective	5	3
	Music Video	Mandatory	5	3

Year Two

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
3	Ambient & Foley Sound	Mandatory	10	3
	Cinematography 2	Mandatory	10	7
	Storytelling & Scripting 2	Mandatory	5	6
	Early Film History	Mandatory	5	3
4	Post-production 1	Mandatory	10	3
	Cinematography 3	Mandatory	10	6
	Documentary Filmmaking	Mandatory	5	6
	20th Century Film & TV History	Mandatory	5	3

Year Three

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
5	Post-production 2	Mandatory	10	5
	Cinematography 4	Mandatory	5	3
	Interactive Audio Video	Mandatory	10	5
	Modern Film History & Theory	Mandatory	5	3
6	Film Project	Mandatory	15	6
	Professional Practice in the Creative Industries	Mandatory	5	3
	Contemporary Theory	Mandatory	5	4
	Event & Promotional Filming/Placement	Mandatory	5	4

Add-on Courses

On successful completion of this programme, learners may transfer to the following programmes at LYIT:

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Film & Media Production

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate

Minimum Points Score 160
Minimum Five O6/H7
English or Irish O6/H7

Number of Places	24

Information for:

Student Experience

-- Matteo Vinti

What appealed to me most about the BA in Digital Media Design* was the various modules in design production and learning the technical aspect of the software. I really enjoyed the course because I was able to ask questions during class and express my own views and ideas. The lecturers were excellent at listening and helping you work out the solution.

The course provides each student with an opportunity to be creative and express his or her own style and ideas. The equipment and the studio facilities help the student to create good quality, professional work. I think the course really assisted in fundamentally helping me understand how the digital media industry works.

I would definitely recommend this course to others. I am from Italy, but LYIT felt like a second home in so many ways.

*This course is now replaced by LY427 BA in Digital Film & Video

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Film Studios
TV Production Companies
Media Companies
Advertising Companies
Design Companies

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Special Effects Producer
Pre-Production Designer
Post-Production Editor
Independent Film/Video Producer
On Location Film Crew Member

Employer Testimonials

How To Apply Scholarships Download Prospectus

Key Information

CAO Key Dates:
Discounted closing date – 20 January (17:15)
Normal closing date – 1 February (17:15)
Late closing date – 1 May (17:15)
Change of Mind opens – 5 May (12:00)
Change of Mind closes – 1 July (17:15)
Round 1 offers – 20 August (06:00)

Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 918 6207 / +353 (0)74 918 6209

Head of Department Nollaig Crombie
Email: nollaig.crombie@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 918 6203

School and Department
School of Business
Department of Design & Creative Media