Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This one year full time course equips the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge to train for a career in Graphic Design, Digital Media, 2D & 3D Animation, Games Design. The course is designed to provide learners with a practical understanding of current and future digital media applications and technologies through practical projects, the course supports development of a broad range of technical skills and enhances creativity.
Learners will design and create graphics, 2D and 3D animation and game projects. Multimedia Production learners have access to the high spec computer labs equipped with industry standard creative software and hardware.This course will also be relevant to those interested in pursuing a career in digital media production.
Certification:
(QQI Award Code 5M2146)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
Design Skills 5N0784
Multimedia Authoring 5N1299
Animation 5N1551
Multimedia Project Development 5N1300
Computer 3D Modelling & Animation 5N1603
Digital Movie Processing 5N1605
Games Analysis Design 5N1651
Development of Key Skills
Building on Key Skills
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 results in 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 direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
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, the performing arts 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
Opportunities include web design, digital video, graphic design, advertising, game design or multimedia production.
It also provides foundation skills for further study in Multimedia, Digital Media, Game Design, and Audio/Visual Studies.