Young Creators' Programme Awards Ceremony
Transition Year students from five secondary schools attended an awards ceremony in TU Dublin on Tuesday 2nd May to celebrate their achievements as part of the Young Creators’ Programme. The Young Creators’ Programme is a 12-week media studies programme that aims to enhance students’ media literacy and communications skills through media-focused activities and equip them with the skills to develop and create a short television programme or podcast.
Students from Cabra Community College, Caritas College, CBS James’ Street Dublin 8, Killinarden Community School and Tallaght Community School received certificates to acknowledge their hard work. During the Programme, each team visited the TU Dublin Grangegorman campus and worked with lecturers and TU Dublin students to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the process involved in creating shows.
Prizes were allocated to Caritas College for the Best TV Show, Killinarden Community School for the Best Podcast and Tallaght Community School for the Best Pitch (presentation).
Caritas College wins Best TV Show and is presented with their prizes by Caroline O'Sullivan, Head of School of Media, TU Dublin
Killinarden Community School wins Best Podcast and is presented with their prizes by Caroline O'Sullivan, Head of School of Media, TU Dublin
Tallaght Community School wins Best Pitch and is presented with their prizes by Sinead Dunne, Senior Manager for Access and Outreach, TU Dublin