Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This one year course is designed to introduce students to the dynamic, creative field of Multimedia. Students will develop proficient skills using core applications within the Adobe Creative Suite of software and will also develop key skills relating to time management, team-work, and independent study skills. Digital photography will equip learners with the essential skills necessary for controlled image making, covering camera settings, techniques, studio lighting, composition, editing and presentation. Students will receive a solid introduction to Image Manipulation, Digital Illustration, Digital Animation, Interactive Media and Web Authoring/Design.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Design Skills
Multimedia Authoring
Multimedia Project Development
Computer Illustrated Graphics
Image Processing
Digital Photography
Digital Movie Processing
Communications
Work Experience
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M2146 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Students who successfully complete this course may pursue a career in the Multimedia industry, either directly or through further study. Graduates can apply for Degree courses in DCU, Maynooth, DKIT and a range of other courses through the common entry route in Institutes of Technology.