Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This program at Dublin College Blackrock (formerly BFEI) is a one-year intensive course designed to bridge the gap between literary craft and modern media. Located in Blackrock Village, the curriculum focuses on the essential skills of writing, reading, and editing, mentored by a faculty of professional writers and designers alongside distinguished guest speakers. Beyond traditional storytelling, students are equipped for the digital age by learning to present their work across various platforms through modules in script writing, photography, content layout, and image editing. With a schedule tailored for flexibility, classes conclude by 2:00 PM daily, making it an ideal choice for creators looking to develop a professional portfolio and a versatile digital presence.
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Creative Media (5M5048).
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Creative Writing
Script Writing
Communications
Desktop Publishing - InDesign
Computer Illustrated Graphics - Illustrator
Digital Photography
Digital Marketing
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 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.
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
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
As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas including:
- Digital Publishing
- Online Content Design
- Graphic Layout
- Digital Marketing
- Journalism
