Overview
Course Duration One Year Full-time
Leads to NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Multimedia Production (5M2146)
This hands-on, creative course gives you a dynamic introduction to the world of multimedia design and digital content creation. You’ll learn the core skills used in today’s web, graphics, motion and digital media industries — from web design and multimedia production to video, animation and emerging new media technologies. It’s the perfect starting point if you want to build a strong portfolio and take your first steps toward an exciting career in the digital creative sector.
Students receive a free Adobe CC software suite licence, for use in college and at home.
ERASMUS+
Eligible students may also be selected for work experience under the Erasmus+ programme abroad.
Entry Requirements
Open to those who have completed the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. It is targeted at students with a specific interest in this sector who are willing to get involved and participate during the college year. Since places on the course are limited, applicants will be interviewed.
Progression
Students who successfully complete this course may wish to advance to Level 7 and 8 courses at Institutes of Technology and Universities, including:
- BSc in Multimedia (Bachelor Honours Degree) – DCU (DC133)
- BA in Creative Digital Media - TUD (TU981)
- BA in Media Production and Digital Arts - TUD (TU982)
- BA in Games Design - TUD (TU984)
- BSc in Computing in Interactive Digital Art and Design - SETU (SE608)
- BSc in Creative Media and User Experience Design - TUS (US804)
Students also have the option to progress to the Level 6 Multimedia course offered in Stillorgan College of Further Education.
For full details of QQI requirements for progression to CAO courses please click here. Simply enter the code for the programme you are interested in or if you are not sure of the code choose the Select by Institution option, then click on Go.
Course content
- Multimedia Authoring
- Multimedia Project Development
- Games Analysis Design
- Web Authoring
- Computer 3D Modelling and Animation
- Design Skills
- Digital Movie Processing
- Image Processing
- Communications
- Work Experience
Course Cost
All PLC courses have a non-refundable €50 acceptance/registration fee.
In addition to this fee, please note that specialist training costs, material costs, or professional fees may apply to some courses.