BA in Film & Creative Media

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Dublin Business School

Program Overview

The BA in Film & Creative Media at Dublin Business School offers a hands-on, creative education that blends practical film production with media theory and storytelling skills. It’s ideal for students who are excited about designing, shooting, editing, and analyzing content for real audiences, helping you think like both a creator and a media professional while preparing to develop compelling projects from concept to post-production.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 – Foundational Stage
In the first year, you’ll build a solid foundation in media and film production. Modules such as Multimedia Tools, Introduction to Film Studies, Digital Film Production, Sound Production, and The Art of Successful Writing introduce you to the essentials of visual storytelling and audio techniques. This stage emphasizes creative exploration while developing the technical skills needed for future projects.

Year 2 – Developing Skills
The second year deepens your creative media abilities through modules like Audio Technology & Techniques, Video Editing Fundamentals, Principles: Light, Camera, Photography, and Writing for Screen Media. You’ll refine your cinematic techniques and storytelling craft, while Professional Practice sessions give insight into real-world industry expectations and teamwork.

Year 3 – Advanced Stage
In the final year, you’ll take greater creative control through modules such as Cinematography, Scriptwriting and Development, Audio for Film & Screen, and VFX Fundamentals, culminating in a Creative Projects Portfolio. This allows you to showcase your unique voice through self-directed films and media artefacts, preparing a portfolio that opens doors to creative careers.

Focus Areas
Audio Production, Visual Production, Writing and Creation, Theory and Context, Post-Production, Creative Professional Practice

Learning Outcomes
Graduates will be able to create polished media content, solve creative production challenges, analyze media in cultural contexts, and demonstrate professional practice and technical fluency across film, audio, and digital platforms.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
This program is accredited by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) at NFQ Level 7.

Reputation (Employability and Recognition)
The course emphasizes real-world practice and portfolio development, equipping graduates for roles in film production, content creation, editing, and broader media industries. While DBS is a private institution and the program is not ranked in global league tables, its practical focus provides tangible skills and work samples highly valued by creative employers.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the BA in Film & Creative Media at Dublin Business School, learning goes far beyond lectures. You’ll actively create projects and use real audio and video tools to build work that mirrors industry practice. Hands-on workshops in multimedia production, collaborative assignments, and studio-style sessions allow you to apply classroom skills in practical scenarios. You’ll work with cameras, editing software, and storytelling tools throughout the programme, developing a strong creative portfolio year by year. The course emphasizes group collaboration and peer-led production, preparing you for teamwork in professional environments. In the final stage, Creative Engagement opportunities connect you with professionals, clients, artists, and employers to support your transition into the creative industries:

Practical audio and video production using industry-standard tools and software as part of core modules such as Digital Film Production, Audio Technology & Techniques, and Video Editing Fundamentals.
Regular studio workshops and computer lab sessions where you use multimedia tools in real project settings, integrating creation with theory throughout your studies.
Collaborative group projects and creative assignments that mirror professional workflows and help you build a portfolio to show potential employers.
Creative Engagement and internship opportunities in the final stage that connect you with professionals and workplace contexts, strengthening your practical experience before graduation.
Access to broader campus facilities, including computer labs, student services, and academic supports, which back up your film and media practice with reliable infrastructure.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from the BA in Film & Creative Media often step confidently into creative and media roles where they can immediately apply the practical, project-based skills developed throughout the programme. Typical career paths include roles such as content creator or videographer, video editor or post-production assistant, social media content producer, and creative media assistant in broadcast or digital production. The programme also prepares you for freelance and portfolio-based work across film, TV, animation, social media, and live or digital media contexts, helping you begin your career with clarity and confidence:

Career Development Support: Dublin Business School’s Career Development Centre helps students prepare for employment through CV workshops, interview coaching, career fairs, and networking events with potential employers. Industry events and workshops throughout your studies enable you to make valuable professional connections before you graduate.
Graduate Outcomes: While specific employment statistics for film graduates are not published separately, DBS participates in national surveys that track employment and further study outcomes for its undergraduate cohorts, giving a clear picture of graduate success.
Industry Engagement: The programme includes Creative Engagement and internship modules in the final stage, ensuring you gain practical workplace experience and industry contacts as part of your studies.
Accreditation Value: Your degree is accredited by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI), meaning it is recognized across Ireland and internationally, supporting long-term career opportunities and further study options.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the BA in Film & Creative Media, you have options to continue your studies if you want to deepen your expertise or specialise further. Many students progress to postgraduate programmes such as a Master of Arts in Film and Creative Media, which offers advanced creative, technical, and critical study. This can help build a stronger portfolio, enhance professional credentials for roles like producer, director, or senior media creator, and support ambitions in research, academic practice, or specialised areas of film, digital art, and media theory.