Digital Media Design
This course will give students extensive knowledge, understanding and competencies across a wide range of digital media design principles and practices including: digital media design theory, creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation, digital marketing and digital animation.
| Award Name | Certificate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
Duration
1 year.
Course Delivery
The programme comprises two semesters followed by a four-week work placement within the web/digital sector.
The online classes will be roughly 15hrs a week. At the beginning of the programme students will attend a one-evening face-to-face induction on campus.
Entry Requirements
This programme is designed for anyone who wishes to develop their design skills for Digital Media Design, they will also gain an understanding of current and emerging industry work practices in digital media marketing, web design and other design services.
The entry requirements for the programme are as follows:
The standard minimum entry requirement for first year admission to Level 7 courses at DkIT is:
Six Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate
??INCLUDING At least one H5 Grade, OR Minimum Points Score of 200
??AND Mathematics Grade F2, O6 or H7
??AND English Grade O6 or H7 OR Irish Grade O6 or H7
Applicants who do not meet the academic entry requirements but who have significant relevant experience in the technology or media sectors can apply under the Institute’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy that allows for the recognition of both formal and informal learning, non-accredited personal and professional education and work-based learning.
The RPL Application process would include an appraisal of a relevant ‘online’ portfolio of digital web/visual work.
RPL Applicants who are applying with a portfolio will be short listed for a subsequent interview.
To apply for this programme via the Springboard+ scheme, you must meet the eligibility criteria (click to read) in addition to the minimum entry criteria listed above.
Further information
Registration for a part-time course at DkIT could not be easier.
Just click on dkit.ie/parttime or dkit.ie/postgraduate to search for your course and follow the ‘How To Apply’ instructions on the course page.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses are limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee. Applicants must notify the Lifelong Learning Centre in writing in the event of your withdrawal from any course for any reason.
If you have any questions about registering for a course, contact our Lifelong Learning Team on parttime@dkit.ie or call us on +353 (0)42 9370290
This course is supported by Springboard+
Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.
For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies only to students who are funding their studies from their own income. Always retain your receipt of payment from DkIT for tax purposes.
In certain circumstances students may receive financial aid in paying their fees from County Enterprise Boards, Leader Partnerships, Department of Social Protection and other organisations.
The aim of the Certificate in Digital Media Design course is to provide students with a strong balance of technical knowledge and theory in current digital, graphical, editorial and digital marketing design.
Course Content
Digital Visual Communication
Motion Graphic Fundamentals
Branding & Editorial Design
Fundamentals? Digital Marketing Design Concepts
Entrepreneurship for Digital Industries
Work placement for Digital Industries
Springboard+ Courses at DkIT:
Free and subsidised* part-time and conversion courses.
For the academic year 21/22, Springboard+ will offer free and subsidised places on a variety of courses at DkIT which lead to awards at certificate, degree and postgraduate level. Courses include a mixture of one year and two year programmes and are open to all eligible applicants regardless of their employment status.
Springboard+ is managed by the Higher Education Authority on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills.
The following are eligible to apply for courses (subject to the applicant meeting all requirements, e.g. academic requirements):
- Returners (formerly known as homemakers)
- People in employment
- The unemployed or formerly self-employed
*Please note that a 10% course fee contribution for Level 7, 8, and 9 courses is applicable for employed participants. This is payable directly to the provider. Level 6 courses are free to all.
For full course information and eligibility criteria please see springboardcourses.ie or dkit.ie/springboard
Sebastian Gates (Lecturer and Course Academic Co-ordinator)
Email: sebastian.gates@dkit.ie
Sara Farrell (Springboard Administrator)
Phone: +353 (0)42 9370291
Email: springboard@dkit.ie