Creative Media & Marketing
Digital media has improved our overall quality of life. It affects how we communicate and interact, how we work and engage with the rest of the world. In Ireland, the digital economy has exploded in recent years with hundreds of jobs being created every month in emerging creative sectors. Seize the many opportunities this sector offers and study a course in Digital Media & Web Design with us.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Digital Media & Web Design graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Digital Designer l Web Developer l Multimedia Developer l Digital Marketing Professional l Graphic Designer l Audio Designer and Editor l Video Content Creator/Editor l Applications Programmer l Film Director/Assistant Director l Camera Operator l Director of Photography l Producer l Scriptwriter l Film Editor l Visual Effects Artist |
MI Progression
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Creative Media
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
DCU Multimedia 8
DkIT Film & Television Production 8
DkIT Creative Media 7
TU Dublin Creative Digital Media 8
ATU Donegal Graphic & UX Design 7
DkIT Digital Marketing & Public Relations 7
Further information
QQI Exam Fee € 50.00
Administration Fee € 50.00
Capitation Fee €100.00
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees 2023-24
In August 2022, Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded.
You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
CE04 - Level 5 Creative Media and Marketing
Is This Course Right For You?
This course is designed to equip the learner with a high level of practical knowledge, skill and competence within a broad range of subjects related to the dynamic digital media and web design industry. The range of industries represented by digital media production includes media such as film and television, digital marketing, digital publishing, animation and digital games.
What Will You Study?
We place emphasis on the core areas of the digital media discipline including interface development for varied digital environments, digital movie processing and editing techniques, creative project development and print-based media as well as digital marketing. These core areas are underpinned by a strong focus on digital design principles. Learners who successfully complete the course are equipped with specialist knowledge and skills directly relevant to the digital media field and will hold a qualification in a dynamic multimedia discipline.
Areas of study to include:
Multimedia Authoring
Web Authoring
Digital Movie Processing
Digital Photography
Multimedia Project Development
Digital Marketing
Design Skills
Communications
Work Experience
Optional:
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification
How Will I Be Assessed?
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Continuous Assessment
• Project Work
• Practical Skills Tests
• Examinations
5M2146 - Multimedia Production
Qualification
5M2146 QQI Level 5 Multimedia Production
For more information on this course, please contact the course coordinator.
Email: suzannahoneill@monaghaninstitute.ie
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie