Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course emphasizes the technical and creative aspects of professional video production, digital imaging, and sound design. It is specifically structured to meet the demands of modern multimedia platforms, providing students with the essential skills to capture, edit, and produce high-quality audio-visual content for the evolving digital landscape.
QQI Level 6 Major Award Certificate in Digital Media Production (6M20496)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Core Modules:
Graphics and Animation 6N4979
Multimedia Technology 6N4514
Project Management 6N4090
Web Authoring 6N2532
Work Experience 6N1946
Communications 6N1950
Animating Characters In 3D Skills 6N4906
Choose Your Specialisation
Design Stream – For Visual Thinkers and Problem Solvers. Ideal for those drawn to digital illustration, branding, and interface design. You’ll study:
Computer Illustration Graphics 6N5445
Design Skills 6N3446
Animation Stream – For Creative Storytellers
Perfect if you want to bring characters and stories to life. You’ll study:
Animation Drawing 6N4907
Studio and Location Sound Production 6N4981
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:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
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
Graduates may pursue roles in:
- Graphic Design and Branding
- Multimedia and Web Content Creation
- UX/UI Design
- 2D & 3D Animation and Motion Graphics
- Sound and Video Production
- Project Management in Creative Teams
You’ll be ready to work in agencies, media companies, start-ups, or as a freelance digital creative.