Social & Digital Media - Creative
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work in a creative media setting, using some initiative and independence while under general direction and or to progress to further or higher education and training. On this course, you will learn the fundamentals of marketing and media analysis, while also developing your creative ability using computers.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
For information please visit our Progression and Career Guidance pages under Student Supports
Opportunities open to students who did not achieve the desired Leaving Certificate to allow entry to your desired course from the CAO system, you can have the opportunity to achieve up to 390 points in a PLC course and gain access to 3rd Level or for mature students who did not complete a Leaving Certificate to gain access to 3rd Level.
Further information
€175 GCC Student Services Fee applies to all learners
€50 for QQI Level 5 Assessment Fee applies to all learners except
Those in receipt of Back to Education Allowance.
Medical Card Holders (valid at time of Registration).
Non EU Students are subject to an International Fee.
We advise non-EU citizens living outside Ireland to contact the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service on www.inisgov.ie to ensure the course you are considering applying for is eligible for a student visa. Non-EU citizens living in Ireland are welcome to apply and require a PPS number (Personal Public Service Number). Non-EU citizens are required to pay a tuition fee set by the Irish government which is currently €3653. Some exemptions apply, for further information, please contact http://www.gretb.ie
Further information is available at www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
Modules
Computer Illustrated Graphics (5N1929)
Graphic Design Skills (5N1978)
Media Analysis (5N1298)
Digital Editing (5N1438)
Digital Marketing (5N1364)
Web Authoring (5N1910)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Communications Level 5 (5N0690)
Work Experience
Work experience takes place one day a week throughout the academic year.
5M5048 - Creative Media
Please Note
Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.
Phone: 091 755464 / 091758054
Email: gcc@gretb.ie
Website: www.galwaycc.ie
Colleen Quinn
colleen.quinn@gretb.ie