Creative Digital Media
This one-year full-time course focuses on Digital Media, Game Design, Web Design, Digital Image Processing, Interactive Media Development, UX & UI Design, Digital marketing, Animation and 3D Graphics.
| 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 September – May.
This is full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
Interview
Mature applicants welcome
Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities in the following areas become accessible through the progression routes from this course to third-level colleges. Requirements for progression may change or new progression paths become available. Modules may also need to change to facilitate learner needs.
• UX/UI Designer
• 3D & Game Designer
• Digital Marketing
• Graphic Designer
• Web Developer
• Animator
Progression to Higher Education
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
ATU - Sligo
BSc in Computing in Games Development SG131 (Level 7)
BA in Creative Design SG232 (Level 7)
TUS - Athlone
BSc Software Design (Mobile Apps & Connected Devices) AL705 (Level 7)
BSc Software Design with Virtual Reality & Gaming AL703 (Level 7)
BA Animation and Illustration AL861 (Level 8)
Bachelor of Business Digital Marketing AL751 (Level 7)
BA Graphic Design AL763 (Level 7)
SETU - Carlow
BSc TV and Media Production CW547 (Level 7)
ATU - Galway
BSc in Computing & Digital Media GA776 (Level 7)
DTU
BA in Creative Digital Media TU796 (Level 7)
Further information
The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of www.susi.ie
Creative Digital Media 5M5048
Students use these core skills to design and develop, creative and interactive digital media projects. The course introduces students to the following industry standard software: Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, After Effects, XD and Cinema 4D. Premiere for video editing, Unity for game design and Blender for 3D. Students also explore third party plug-ins and open-source software. Students have access to the new Digi-Hub containing iMacs, VR glasses, portable green screens and other technology.
Course Content
• Games Analysis Design 5N1651
• Computer Illustrated Graphics 5N1929
• Image Processing 5N1292
• Communications 5N0690
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Computer 3D Modelling & Animation 5N1603
• Web Authoring 5N1910
• Digital Marketing 5N1364
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.
5M5048 - Creative Digital Media
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Creative Media (5M5048)
Phone 071-9145480
Email: sligocfe@msletb.ie
Web: www.sligocfe.ie
For more information
Phone 071-9145480 or email sligocfe@msletb.ie