DL844 · Level 8 · 4 years · Portfolio course

Television (Portfolio)

Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

702

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

Down 222 points since 2023 (924).

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About this course

This course trains you to make television and other screen content, with a focus on factual and documentary storytelling. It is run at the National Film School.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn single and multi-camera production, documentary and studio work. In Year 3 you specialise in production and direction, camera and sound, or post production. You also study media, politics and society, then complete a thesis and major project.
Placement and abroad
A work industry placement takes place in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in television, online content, broadcast media, advertising agencies and production facilities, or continue to postgraduate film study.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about the world, like telling real stories and enjoy practical studio work.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

2023924202479220255782026702

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026702Published after the final round
2025 578560850
2024 792702935
2023 9249241008

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.

See the course on the Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology website ↗

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