Web Design & Multimedia
This course is designed to equip students with the specialist skills to build industry- standard websites using Creative Suite software. Learners will develop skills in digital multimedia including graphic design, illustration, sound, animation, web authoring, project management and digital movie making for web based content.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent.
OR
Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 qualifications.
The Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for mature students and appropriate experience can be considered as being equivalent to the Leaving Certificate.
All applicants will be invited to an Applicant Information Meeting.
Careers / Further progression
Higher Education Links
For information on all relevant higher education links visit www.qqi.ie , www.cao.ie and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit www.cao.ie
Examples of Progression to Higher Education
Full-time Courses:
DCU -BSc (Hons) Multimedia -DC133
DCU – BA (Hons) Communications Studies- DC131
IADT Dun Laoghaire – BA (Hons) Creative Computing -DL 836 (require LC Maths O6/H7)
Maynooth University – Computer Science through Arts – MH601 (require LCE Maths O3/H7)
Maynooth University – Computer Science through Science – MH602 (require LCE Maths O3/H7)
Maynooth University – Media Studies with Computer Technology – MH109 (require LCE Maths O3/H7)
South East Technology University (SETU) – Ballsbridge College has a progression agreement with SETU linking this course’s QQI award (5M2146) to a range of WIT degrees. Please see https://www.wit.ie/future_students/fe_progression/further-education-progression-scheme
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course will be well placed to avail of the increasing number of employment opportunities that are arising in this rapidly expanding industry. The Forfás report on the Future Skills Requirements of the International Digital Media Industry: Implications for Ireland indicated the potential of this sector:
“As high-bandwidth technologies become increasingly pervasive around the globe, they will fuel an insatiable demand for high quality content … This content will span entertainment, information, education and business applications, as well as novel applications that we cannot even envisage at present. Consequently there are huge opportunities for a country which can position itself at the nexus of the creative arts and digital technology.”
Students participate in work experience placement as part of the course – with the opportunity to avail of overseas internships in Amsterdam and Exeter, UK.
Software: Adobe Creative Cloud (PhotoShop, Illustrator and Animate), HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and Bootstrap.
Further information
Step 1: Apply
When you complete your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email with login details, username and password, for your new account on our college applications system.
You will log into the college applications system regularly to manage your application to Ballsbridge College
Step 2: Interview and Course Offer
You will be contacted by phone by a College staff member to discuss your application and answer any questions you may have about the course.
Places are offered on a first come, first served basis and are subject to places being available and any specific course requirements being met.
Step 3: Pay your €30 deposit online to secure your place
To pay your non-refundable €30 deposit online, please click on the login button below. This will take you to the login page of the college online payments system. Your login details are on the email we sent you.
Select the Payments tab to see the breakdown of course fees and to pay your deposit.
Login into the College Online Payment System
Step 4: Complete your registration & upload your documents
To complete registration, please click on the login button below to log in to the college online payment system.
Select the Personal tab (to upload photo) and the Documents tab to upload a copy of the following documents:
For all applicants: a suitable passport-style photograph, recently taken.
For all applicants: passport or ID Card (with photo) to confirm your identity
For school leavers: a copy of your Leaving Certificate Results when you receive them
For non-Leaving Certificate applicants: a Statement of Results from your most recent academic course
For Non-EU applicants: please upload your GNIB card (stamp 4) or Labour Market Permission letter
To protect your data, Ballsbridge College of FE follows the Data Protection Policy and Protocols of the City of Dublin ETB.
Step 5: Pay the balance of your fees online
To pay the rest of your course fees online, please click on the login button below to log in to the college online payment system.
Select the Payments tab to see the breakdown of your fees and to make a payment.
All fees should be paid by the end of September.
If you foresee a difficulty in paying full fees by the due date, please contact the college on 01 668 4806 for advice and assistance or email info@ballsbridge.cdetb.ie
CDETB Online Payments- Terms and Conditions
http://cityofdublin.etb.ie/online-payments-terms-and-conditions/
Fee Exemptions
Applicants who are eligible for a VTOS place are exempt from paying all course changes and fees.
Login into College Online Payment System
Step 6: Induction and Commencement of Course
At Ballsbridge College we are committed to you having a successful transition to college and your induction, which takes place in early to mid September, is the first important step.
At your induction you will meet your Course Tutor, other college staff and your fellow students. You will receive lots of useful information about your course and the college.
We will email you the exact date, time and location of your induction.
You will be informed of the class start date at the induction.
Your college life begins….
We look forward to welcoming you to Ballsbridge College
Costs are kept to the minimum. For 2023/2024 the standard charge is €240.
The €240 charge covers a number of costs including certification and exam entry.
Grants are available to eligible students. Eligibility depends on individual financial circumstances and a grant must be applied for, through Student Universal Service Ireland (SUSI), see www.susi.ie.
This course is particularly suited to those who have an interest in computer graphics and web-based multimedia. Successful students will need an artistic flair for use in multimedia-rich website development and a deep commitment to developing the wide range of computer skills necessary for this fast changing environment.
Course Content
Web Authoring
Multimedia Authoring
Media Analysis
Multimedia Project Development
Computer Illustrated Graphics
The Internet
Design
Communications
Work Experience
5M2146 - Multimedia Production
Certification
Awarding Body: QQI
Award Title: Certificate in Multimedia Production
Award Code: 5M2146
Level 5 Further Education & Training
Please note the above course descriptor is subject to change
Ballsbridge College of Further Education
Shelbourne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
www.ballsbridgecollege.com
info@ballsbridge.cdetb.ie
t: 01 668 4806