Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course provides an introduction to creative computing with a strong focus on giving students the opportunity to gain skills and learn the fundamentals of Web Design (UI/UX), 2D & 3D Graphic Design and Video Editing. A business’s website is one of the first places users visit to find out more about it. Impressive web design creates a strong, positive first impression. The importance of good web design has become so important that frontend developers are transitioning into digital product designers using 3D to create an innovative, exploratory online experience.
3D adds depth, realism, and novelty between the human world and digital space. Users are looking for more than just scrolling through information. They want to feel engaged, entertained and part of the design.
The course is ideally suited to those who wish to up-skill in the dynamic area of digital media. Students gain a wide range of skills in creative computing establishing a strong foundation for further study and for employment. It is suitable for those with a little computer experience.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Design Skills 5N0784
3-Dimensional Computer Graphics 5N5029
Digital Photography 5N1270
Computer illustrated Graphics 5N1929
Digital Editing 5N1438
Web Authoring 5N1910
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
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 |
| 5M5048 |
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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