Program Overview

Certificate in Digital Cinematography and Image Grading

Overview

This hands-on programme, delivered by industry professionals, equips learners with core practical skills in visual storytelling, camera operation, data management, and equipment handling. Learners will develop skills in composition, camera movement, lighting techniques, visual effect cinematography, and planning and realising complex visual sequences.

Course Details

Course Modules

Introduction to Cinematography

This module explores specialist technical skills in lighting and camera for digital filmmaking. It establishes core skills in camera operation, lighting technique, and the handling of equipment.

Advanced Cinematography

This module builds on cinematographic knowledge to develop advanced competency and skills in the areas of camera operation, lighting design, and critical and creative analysis of the role of cinematography within productions.

Cinematography for Industry

This module develops advanced and specialist skills in the area of digital camera operation, lighting design, visual effect cinematography, planning and realising complex visual sequences.

Advanced Digital Editing and Mastering

In this module, the learner combines both craft and technical expertise in the final stages of postproduction, developing an advanced knowledge and understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of editing in screen media finishing, mastering, and delivery.

Timetables

The course is designed to be delivered part-time over two semesters. It will take place two evenings a week for 24 weeks (two semesters).

How to Apply

Entry Requirements

• At least 2 H5 grades and 4 O6/H7 grades, to include maths and a language
• Learners must have a basic knowledge of digital editing software and post-production workflows
• English Language requirements
• Interview with Program Director
• Candidates with equivalent grades from other awards are also considered

Mature Students

• Work experience/life experience: A CV that evidences a basic knowledge of digital editing software and post-production workflow
• English Language requirements
• Interview with Program Director
• Candidates with equivalent grades from other awards are also considered

Fees

Tuition Fees

• Irish/EU citizens, living in Ireland: EUR 2,400.00 (+250EUR Academic admin fee, + 2% Learner Charge of 53EUR + QQI Award Fee of 50EUR)

General Fee Information

• An Academic Administration Fee of €250 is payable each September at the start of term.
• A 2% Learner Protection Charge applies to all QQI accredited programmes.
• A QQI Award Fee applies in the final year of all QQI courses. For the Certificate in Digital Cinematography and Image Grading, this fee is EUR 50.