Diploma in Film Production Part Time
Faculty: Film
Duration: 1 Year – October to May (Saturdays)
Delivery: On Campus
Certification: Pulse Diploma
Start Date: October 11th 2025
Course Director: Bronagh Hooper
Fees: €3,500
COURSE CONTENT
Explore different genres, learn the technical skills, exercise your craft and most of all find your voice through film. Pulse College’s multi award winning tutors will be there to mentor you every step of the way. This hands-on, technical programme will give you the tools you need to follow your passion and make it a success.
Alumni have gone on to establish their own production companies and have produced work that has appeared at numerous international film festivals or been shortlisted for national film funding awards.
The programme is delivered by practicing industry professionals from disciplines including screenwriting, production, sound, cinematography and postproduction.
Throughout this stimulating and rewarding course, you learn a variety of technical and creative production skills. You will be challenged to produce a diversity of professional quality work from commercial productions and viral videos to music videos and documentaries.
Key Course Elements
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Shoot your projects in Ultra HD with our 4K Blackmagic URSA Cinema Camera, Canon’s Cinema Line C100, GoPro Hero 4’s and Sony PMW Ex1’s
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Light your creations with professional ARRI and Kino Flo lighting rigs.
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Colour grade and edit your creations in the industry standard DaVinci Resolve
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Break into the world of gripping with our advanced Dolly and Track system, Flag and Net kits, C-Stand inventory and much more.
DETAILED COURSE CONTENT
Course Modules
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Short Film Production
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Music Video Production
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Location and Post Production Sound
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Cinematography
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Editing Techniques
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Photography
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DaVinci Resolve
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Screenwriting
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Industry Preparation
Programme modules and content are subject to ongoing quality assurance reviews and will evolve to reflect educational and industry developments.
Further Progression
The skills gained through this course will allow you to move into a variety of careers within the Film industries, as well as to progress to further study. At the end of the programme, you will have built up an extensive portfolio demonstrating expert technical, artistic and professional abilities, giving you the cutting edge needed to gain employment in this exciting and varied industry.
On completion of this programme you will be able to progress into a variety of roles within a whole range of industries spanning camera and lighting, production, post-production (sound and picture), editing, directing, location and sound.
Course Director: Bronagh Hooper
Creative, Passionate and supportive, Bronagh joins Pulse College with over 17 years’ experience in Creative Video Production. Before joining the Pulse team, Bronagh successful drove creative projects within Accenture, Google, RTE & TV3 (Virgin Media Television),
Her experience shapes an ever-changing media landscape that crosses Television, Social and Digital Platforms.
“I started out as a runner for a small production studio, then moved into television where I worked as Producer / Director and then made my way into the tech industry, leading a global team of Designers & Creative Directors… I’ve had amazing adventures in production and I’m looking forward to sharing my knowledge and providing hands-on experience that will help shape students’ creative future.”
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HOW TO APPLY
Admissions
This course is a direct application course. Applications are currently taken through the Application Form below. Upon receiving your application form our Admissions Team will be in contact. General Course Requirements
A proven interest in film and television production, and an interest in related creative media arts
Basic knowledge of computers (either Mac or PC) and video/audio software will be helpful, but not essential before starting the course
Educational Requirements
The programme is designed for all ages (over 17 years of age) and skill levels, whether you are new to the industry, looking to up-skill, or wanting to learn new skills and enhance your career options within the film industry. No industry experience is required and applicants may be accepted without formal academic qualifications.
Interview
There is no interview application for this course but we would be delighted to invite you in for a private tour of our campus; to meet our course lecturers and gain further insight into what our course has to offer.
FEES
Irish / EU (Residing in Ireland)
Total cost: €3,500
Flexible Payment Option
Deposit (payable upon acceptance to the course): €800
Enrolment fee (payable in October): €1500
4 x Monthly Instalments: €300 (Nov-Feb)
**Please note: Fees are non-refundable
International / EU (living outside of Ireland)
This course is not recognised on the ILEP and therefore not available for international student application.