Creative Digital Media
This is a one year full-time programme that enables students to develop their observational skills, to explore creativity and personal expression through a broad range of creative digital processes including animation drawing, computer illustrated graphics, digital photography, graphic design, image editing, video processing, computer animation, website design and digital marketing.
| 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, September to May.
Entry Requirements
It is desirable that students should be of Leaving Certificate Standard or have achieved an Applied Leaving Certificate with Distinction. Portlaoise Institute welcomes applications from mature students. Mature students are assessed on their merits and do not require the above qualifications.
All students are required to complete an assessment before commencing a Further Education course in Portlaoise Institute. This assessment confirms if the student has the required level of English and Maths (if applicable) to complete a Level 5 course.
It is desirable that students enrolling on this course have a suitable pc/laptop to run the Adobe Suite of Applications (the software applications will be provided by Portlaosie Institute). Please follow the link below for information on system requirements:
https://helpx.adobe.com/ie/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Student require the skills and knowledge to working for yourself in the design field.
Higher Education Progression*
Here are examples of courses students can progress to based on successful completion:
Examples of courses you can progress to:
AL861 Bachelor of Arts Animation and Illustration Athlone IT NFQ Level 8
AL763 Bachelor of Arts Graphic Design Athlone IT NFQ Level 7
DT559 Bachelor of Arts Photography Dublin IT NFQ Level 8
LC518 Digital Animation Production Limerick IT (Clonmel) NFQ Level 8
LC502 Game Art & Design Limerick IT (Clonmel) NFQ Level 8
*Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application. Information available also at www.cao.ie
Further information
All learners are required to pay the following:
An acceptance fee of €50, to be paid when offered a place on a course.
Other costs (books, exams, equipment, professional membership fees, optional training etc.) are also payable. These costs vary depending on the course chosen. Information on costs is provided during Induction.
The website http://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/ is the go to website for information on funding your studies.
The website https://susi.ie/ is where you can go to apply for grants.
Yes
Applications usually begin in late January, early applications are always advisable to avoid classes filling up and increase your chances of getting a position.
Learners will learn at an advanced level the following software Applications and CMS platforms:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Animate
Adobe Audition
Programme of Study*
Animation Drawing Studies
Computer Illustrated Graphics
Personal Effectiveness
Work Experience
Digital Photography
Graphic Design
Image Processing
Digital Video Editing
Multimedia Authoring
*Modules subject to change
5M5048 - Creative Media
Award: Certificate in Creative Media QQI Level 5 - 5M5048.
Portlaoise Institute,
Mountrath Road,
Portlaoise,
Co. Laois.
R32 H392
email: info@portlaoiseinstitute.ie
Coordinator
Seán Scully
Email: sscully@portlaoisecollege.ie