Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This is a one-year full-time programme which enables learners to develop their visual skills and explore their creativity though digital and practical processes. This course would suit someone who has an interest in Media, Art and Graphic Design. Opportunities to participate in educational trips, talks and workshops are available.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Media Analysis (5N1298)
Radio Programme Production (5N1379)
Digital Marketing (5N1364)
Event Production (5N1374)
Appreciation of Art and Design (5N0755)
Communications (5N6090)
The Internet (5N1611)
Work Experience (5N1356)
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 |
| 5M18518 |
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
This course is an ideal steppingstone for those who wish to progress to various third level programmes at levels 6, 7 or 8 in the various fields of Art, Design, Visual Communication and Digital Media.
There are employment opportunities in the areas of the Arts, Media and Design, in a broad variety of positions.