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As the need for innovative content creation through film and digital media continues to rise across all business sectors, alongside rapid technological advancements, there's a surging demand for professionals skilled in filmmaking, narrative development, audio production, project coordination, and media production. This program equips students to tackle societal challenges and adapt to technological shifts in the modern workplace while cultivating immediately applicable skills. Our film curriculum attracts students seeking hands-on experience with creative media and film techniques, along with practical training for careers in the media industry.
Program Goals
The Bachelor of Arts in Film and Creative Media (Level 7, 180 ECTS) merges classic communication and media production abilities like photography, videography, project coordination, and professional standards with technical instruction in multimedia creation, workflows, and design. This three-year program fosters innovation, collaborative teamwork, and creative problem-solving while honing practical abilities. Participants will also cultivate versatile skills transferable to artistic, corporate, manufacturing, and government settings.
Furthermore, graduates will compile a Creative Portfolio showcased during the yearly DBS Arts Week exhibition, offering valuable networking opportunities with industry professionals.
Learning Outcomes:
Teach students to connect communication tools with storytelling techniques for targeted audiences
Train students to effectively execute projects using audiovisual software, filming equipment, and narrative tools that resonate with specific viewers or clients
Build students' theoretical and methodological expertise for creating professional creative portfolios
Foster comprehension of creative thinking and innovation processes
Contextualize students' understanding of film and media within cultural frameworks
Prepare students for professional creative environments with industry-standard practices and ethical guidelines.
Leaving Certificate
Under the new Common Points Scale for Leaving Certificate 2019 applicants must obtain a minimum of 5O6/H7, including a language. Some degree programmes will also require a minimum of O6/H7 in Maths. Please see individual course entry requirements for further details
Using the old pre 2017 grading scheme, applicants must have obtained a minimum of Grade D3 in five ordinary level subjects, including a language. The Maths requirement for some degree programmes is a minimum of a D3 grade. Individual course details will outline specific entry requirements. Please ensure to check the exact details for the course of your choice.
A-Levels
Applicants must obtain four GCSE passes at grade C to include Maths and English plus one pass at A-level.
FETAC Applicants
Minimum entry requirements for graduates of FETAC Level 5 awards is a full FETAC award. A full FETAC award normally contains 8 modules. A record of achievement does not meet these minimum entry standards.
Mature Applicants
If you are over 23 years of age on the 1st of January on the year of admission and do not meet the minimum entry requirements, you may apply as a Mature Student. Mature students should apply directly to the Admissions Office at Dublin Business School. Mature students are assessed on the basis of age, work experience, general education standard, motivation and commitment to the programme for which they are applying. Please forward documentation such as any relevant transcripts, a CV or any other related documentation to the Admissions Office. Proof of age such as a copy of driver’s licence or passport must also be submitted.
English Language Requirement
For EU or Non EU applicants whose first language is not English an additional requirement is to have achieved a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent to qualify for admission to Ordinary Degrees (Level 7 programmes).