Certificate in Introduction to Practical Visual Storytelling
Course Overview
Empower Educators to Inspire Screen Storytelling!
Discover innovative ways to bring screen storytelling into your classroom with this dynamic, hands-on module designed specifically for educators. Rooted in current industry best practices, the course blends technical production skills with creative story development, giving you the tools to guide students from idea to finished short film.
Why Study Introduction to Practical Visual Storytelling at Griffith College?
- The course offers hands-on training in scripting, filming, and editing short-form screen media, mirroring real-world industry workflows.
- You will learn to teach storytelling techniques that engage audiences across various screen formats.
- Modules are delivered by experienced faculty with strong ties to the media industry and active professional practice.
- You’ll gain practical skills using professional camera, audio, and editing equipment in our state-of-the-art media facilities.
- Collaborative projects allow you to work with peers, developing group video projects and building essential teamwork skills.
Course Highlights
Unlock the art and craft of screen storytelling with a practical course designed for educators who want to empower their students as media creators. Blending creative ideation with technical production skills, the module takes you through the full production cycle—from concept development and pre-production planning, to shooting, editing, and final output. Drawing on contemporary industry expertise and workflows, you’ll gain confidence in teaching both the universal principles of storytelling and the essential tools of screen media production.
*Please note this is a module on the Higher Diploma in Arts in Drama Education.
Intake Dates
- Dublin - Part-Time - March 2026
- Dublin - Part-Time - September 2026
Course Details
The module is delivered over a 12-week period in a single semester. Learners work together to produce short video projects. The overall structure follows the production process broken into pre-production, production and post-production of the final project.
Through a mix of lectures, tutorials, case studies, and writing exercises, participants will engage with both the theory and practice of screen storytelling. Writing outputs will include loglines, synopses, treatments, and two script / scene drafts, providing a hands-on approach to story development. Learners will demonstrate autonomous research, creative ideation, and effective communication through the development of original, written materials for screen media.
Core Subjects
During the first set of lectures, learners will focus on the fundamental principles of storytelling. They will explore narrative structure, theme, and character, and begin developing their own documentary concept. By the end of this phase, each learner will have a clear idea, synopsis, and treatment for their short film. Films on the curriculum will be used as case studies for this section.
Over the next set of lectures, learners will participate in hands-on workshops covering the key technical skills required for film production. This includes camera operation, sound recording, lighting, interview techniques, and basic editing. Learners will also finalise their production plans and schedules. Some of these sessions may be given as weekend workshops.
In the final set of lecture hours, learners will engage in structured post-production workshops. These sessions will guide them through the editing process from assembling rough cuts to fine-tuning structure, sound, and visual presentation culminating in the completion and screening of their short films.
The final submission for the completed films will be made at the end of the programme allowing learners additional time to work on their projects and process folio entry.
Timetables
Timetable:
Classes will be a mix of online and live weekend classes.
Timetables will be made available closer to the starting date.
How to Apply
Entry Applicants:
Applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. They will need to submit a CV outlining relevant experience in the area and a short personal statement outlining why they see themselves as a suitable applicant.
All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Fees
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fee: €372.50
Acad.. Admin. Fee: €250.00
Total: €622.50
15% discount for LSMD HDDE Alumni
10% discount for LSMD Teachers
