Creative Media
The aim of the course is to provide students with the necessary skills to think imaginatively and bring their ideas to life through a creative and artistic approach. It is designed to afford students the opportunity to become familiar with the various fields of journalism, digital photography, games studies and digital image design.
| 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 Standard or QQI Level 4
English language requirement of a B2.2 standard where English is not your first language
Basic I.T. Skills required
All mature students (23+) without these qualifications are welcome to apply
Careers / Further progression
Possible Progression from this course
Moate Business College
6M4985 Advanced Business with IT (Level 6)
6M5012 Advanced Tourism with Business (Level 6)
6M0691 Advanced Software Development (Level 6)*
CAO progression options
Click here for Progression Routes from Creative Media 5M5048
The link above is to the Progression Routes Section of the CareersPortal website. You can use this link to find the CAO courses that are available to you with your Moate Business College (MBC) QQI Award. Use the Career Sectors/Regions filters to focus your research.
Moate Business College does not accept responsibility for any errors on the CareersPortal website. It is always advisable to check the individual college website also.
*Mathematics requirement
Career Opportunities
This course provides the basic platform for finding employment in the digital media sector, or as a pathway to further studies. There is a wide range of opportunities in the sector, including:
Video Production
Photographer
Screen Writer
Journalism
Games Design
Graphic Design
Radio Production
Animation
Copywriter
Advertising
Further information
There are no fees for tuition. However, charges exist to cover the costs of the following items: examination fees, workshops and registration charges by professional bodies. Please contact info@moatebc.com for information on individual course costs.
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested PLC maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie
To apply online please click on the "Application Weblink" below.
Students will attend work placement on a block basis. One of the great benefits of work placement is that it can lead to a full-time job. Work placement is arranged within the relevant sector.
Successful candidates will acquire a broad range of skills, which will qualify them to either progress to higher education or to work in a range of digital media industries.
Course Content
Digital Photography 5N1270
Desktop Publishing 5N0785
Games Analysis Design 5N1651
Computer 3D Modelling and Animation 5N1603
Advertising 5N0748
Image Processing 5N1292
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356 or Personal and Professional Development 5N2985
Note: Modules may be subject to change
5M5048 - Creative Media
QQI Certification
On successful completion of the course, candidates who reach the required standard will receive the following award:
• QQI Level 5 Certificate in Creative Media – 5M5048
Moate Business College,
Lake Road,
Moate, Co Westmeath.
Tel: 090 6481178.
info@moatebc.com
www.moatebusinesscollege.com