Study location	Ireland, ATU Galway (Wellpark Road)
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Hons) (Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Film and Documentary)
Course code	0125/0009

Tuition fee	€12,000 per year

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL 69+ or Duolingo English Test 90+ More Information

More information	gmit.ie/..-honours-in-film-and-documentary

Overview

A three-year Level 8 honours degree for those interested in developing a career in film, documentary, television and the audiovisual sector. This programme is designed to provide a specialised knowledge of the history, theory and practical working of documentary and filmmaking. Embedded in the programme is the opportunity for ethical and philosophical discourse with regard to representation, media and new technologies.

The practical and technical skills options include such specialist areas as screenwriting, editing, sound, production design, cinematography, VFX (visual effects) and knowledge of the planning, budgeting and management requirements involved in shooting and delivering film and documentary projects. The programme has strong links with the audiovisual industry, including the Galway Film Centre.

Are you visually minded and curious about the world and society? Do you have a strong interest in films and how stories are constructed? Do you enjoy working as part of a team and developing ideas? This course involves working with both technology and people, so it will suit people who seek to challenge themselves, enjoy developing ideas and who can apply themselves to production deadlines.

Studying Film and Documentary will provide you with a specialised knowledge of the history, theory and practical working of documentary and filmmaking. The practical components include such specialist areas as screenwriting, editing, sound, production design, cinematography, 4D Design and knowledge of the planning, budgeting, and management requirements involved in shooting and delivering film and documentary projects.

Career opportunities

Graduates will be equipped with a more considered set of specialist skills which will strongly position them to enter the competitive world of film and documentary, both nationally and internationally.

Career opportunities include:

Screenwriter, Script Editor, Researcher
Editor; Assistant Editor, Post-Production Co-ordinator
Audio – Location Sound Recordist, Post-production Sound Designer, Foley Artist
Production Designer, Art Director, Props, Set Dresser, Model Makers
Cinematographer, Camera Assistant, Data Wrangler, Script Supervisor
VFX – Compositor, Environmental Artist, CGI Artist, Rotoscope Artist Motion design/Matchmoving, VFX Supervisor
Production – Producers, Production Manager, Production Co-ordinator, Assistant Director, Locations Manager
Director