DL843 · Level 8 · 4 years · Portfolio course

Film (Portfolio)

Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

913

Your portfolio is marked and added to your points, so the points shown include portfolio marks and can go above 625.

Down 81 points since 2023 (994).

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About this course

This course is for people who want to make films. You write, shoot and edit drama, documentary and experimental work at the National Film School.

How long
4 years
What you study
In Years 1 and 2 you learn scriptwriting, production, directing, cinematography, editing and sound. In Years 3 and 4 you specialise in two of these crafts. You also study film history and finish with a major project and thesis.
Placement and abroad
A work placement takes place in Year 3, and Erasmus study is possible in Years 2 and 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in film, television, VFX, commercials and online content, or study further at Masters level.
Who it suits
Suits students who love films, enjoy teamwork on shoots and want to tell stories.

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About Arts

Artistic fields like Fine Arts, Music, Theatre

The study of Creative Arts involves exploring various forms of artistic expression, including visual arts, performing arts, and media arts. This field encourages students to develop cultural awareness. E.g. Fine Arts, Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Creative Writing.

Points history

20239942024108620259602026913

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026913Published after the final round
2025 9609271080
2024 108610851120
2023 9949941080

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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