Creative Media - Advanced
Today, video dominates the internet and be the primary medium for how internet users will consume information. This will drive change in the digital marketing landscape as businesses compete to deliver better online customer experiences. Seize the opportunity to become a driving force in this exciting digital sector and study a course in Advanced Digital Media & Web Design with us.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 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
Degree Progression
College Course Area Level
NUIM Media Studies 8
IADT Film & Television Production 8
DkIT Film & Television Production 8
DkIT Creative Media (Direct entry to second year) 7
ATU Donegal Graphic and UX Design (Direct entry to second year) 7
Further information
QQI Exam Fee € 80.00
Administration Fee € 50.00
Capitation Fee €70.00
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees 2023-2024
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 to €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.
CE05 - Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Creative Media
Is This Course Right For You?
This course is designed to equip the learner with a high level of knowledge, skill and competence within a range of subjects related to the digital media and web design industry in which learners intend to seek employment or further study options in higher education. Applicants for this Advanced Certificate course must have already successfully obtained a Level 5 QQI Certificate in Multimedia Production or equivalent.
What Will You Study?
We place emphasis on a wider range of areas in digital media production including: responsive web design, app design, digital film/video, web animation and graphics, image processing and exploration of future technologies in the industry.
These areas are underpinned by a strong focus on project management providing essential soft skills for the development of digital media projects. Learners who successfully complete the course are equipped with specialist knowledge and skills directly relevant to the digital media and web design field.
Areas of study to include:
Multimedia Technology
Web Authoring
Project Management
Graphics & Animation
Digital Imaging
Digital Video Processing & Production
Multimedia Sound
Work Experience
Communications
Optional
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification
How Will I Be Assessed?
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Continuous Assessment
• Project Work
• Examinations
6M20496 - Digital Media Production
Optional
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification
Qualifications Obtained
6M20496 QQI Level 6 Digital Media Production
For more information on this course, please contact the course coordinator: Suzannah O’Neill.
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