| Course Name |
Digital Media |
| Course Provider |
Colaiste Stiofain Naofa CFE |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cork ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
155 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
| Course Content |
Expand+Course Description
This diverse and fast-paced course provides professional training in design for screen (i.e. film, TV, computer screens, phones, games, etc.).
Students learn how to research and generate ideas, the principles of colour and co...
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This diverse and fast-paced course provides professional training in design for screen (i.e. film, TV, computer screens, phones, games, etc.).
Students learn how to research and generate ideas, the principles of colour and composition, techniques for creating and preparing artwork for web interfaces, animation, game design, video compositing, and visual effects for film. Students get a rock solid foundation in all the skills required to work as part of a team, or to choose to specialise in the area that best suits their skills.
In Year 2 the work focuses on 3D modelling, 3D character animation, 3D cinematography, interface design, creating professional responsive websites and designing and building interactive games.
Digital Media at CSN is a special course because the qualification you achieve is an internationally recognised BTEC Higher National Diploma. This is part of the UK framework where it is equivalent in value to a Foundation Degree.
As well as being eligible to apply to Irish IT colleges for entry into second year, Digital Media graduates can apply to a range of UK colleges and universities to do a one year top-up to achieve an Honours Degree.
In that way this course can be viewed as the first two years of a three year degree.
On completing this course, if you don’t wish to take the 3rd level route, you are still very well equipped to go directly into the workplace.
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| Duration |
This is a 2 year course |
| Comment |
Award
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media VLW24 |
| Number of Places |
24 |
| Course Fee |
Fees Year 1
Student Services: €250
Department of Education & Skills: €200*
BTEC exam fees: €300
Facilities / Class materials: €100
€850
Fees Year 2
Student Services: €250
Department of Education & Skills: €200*
BTEC Exam Fee: €30
Facilities / Class materials: €200
Total: €680
* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the Dept. of Education & Skills fee.
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| Financial Support |
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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.
For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).
Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the...
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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.
For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).
Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the grant is dependent on the distance students travel from their place of residence to the college.
It is advisable for students to apply as early as possible for maintenance grants.
For details of grant applications for the coming year, see: http://corkvec.ie/grants/index.shtml
For further information please see www.studentfinance.ie
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| Interview |
Interviews will take place in May, August and September depending on when you apply. |
| Application Date |
Expand+Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by ...
Hide-Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by the means of a ten to fifteen minute interview. Interviews will take place in May and September depending on when you apply. All late applicants should check with the College Main Office as quite frequently, we have places still available on some courses in September. Applications can be made using our online application form (see above).
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Students gain skills in leading industry computer packages such as:
•Adobe Photoshop
•Adobe After Effects
•Adobe Dreamweaver
•3DS MAX
•Pro Tools
•Adobe Animate
Year One covers a broad range of skills in computer graphics, video and animati...
Hide-Students gain skills in leading industry computer packages such as:
•Adobe Photoshop
•Adobe After Effects
•Adobe Dreamweaver
•3DS MAX
•Pro Tools
•Adobe Animate
Year One covers a broad range of skills in computer graphics, video and animation. Each student designs and produces their own web site and collaborates in the production of a group interactive multimedia project.
Year Two focuses on 3D modelling, advanced interactive design for gaming, and animation techniques. Students also learn to produce web sites with advanced functionality such as CMSs (Content Management Systems) and learn how to prepare for the latest developments in web technology such as HTML5 and CSS3.
Year One
•Image creation and editing in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
•Web authoring (HTML5, CSS3, RWD, etc.)
•Multimedia authoring and project development
•Animation for interactivity and gaming
•Design
•Video post-production and animation in Adobe After Effects
Year Two
•3D computer modelling & animation in 3DS MAX
•3D character rigging and animation
•3D cinematography
•Sound design and editing
•Visual effects and video compositing
•Advanced web design, web building
•Web Content Management Systems
•Game design, interactive design, and project development
•Personal promotion and professional practice
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| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate or equivalent. All applicants are interviewed with a portfolio of work and places are awarded on suitability. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Opportunities
Graduates have an excellent and adaptable skills set. Recent graduates are employed in web design, e-learning, 3D animation, architectural visualisation, film post-production and video-game graphics. They work for a broad rang...
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Graduates have an excellent and adaptable skills set. Recent graduates are employed in web design, e-learning, 3D animation, architectural visualisation, film post-production and video-game graphics. They work for a broad range of companies such as Wavebreak Media, Framestore, Factory Media, M-I-E, SceneStealer, Jellyfish, Doodle Creative, Twitter, Red Man Media, Hopkins Communications and many more.
NOTE: for a detailed list of where our Digital Media Graduates are working now, please explore our 'Highlights' section below.
Progression Opportunities:
390 CAO Points can be earned by students on successful completion of this Course.
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI Requirements
•Various UK colleges for a 1-year top-up course to achieve a BA in Multimedia
•CIT: BA (Hons) Multimedia (CR112)
•LIT: BSC (Hons) Game Art & Design (Level 7) (LC502)
•LIT: BSC Creative Multimedia (Level 7) (LC504)
•LIT: BSC (Hons) Creative Multimedia (Level 8) (LC517)
•LIT: BSC (Hons) Digital Animation Production (Level 8) (LC518)
•IT Tralee: Interactive Media (TL290)
NOTE: for a detailed list of where our Digital Media Graduates are working now, please explore our 'Highlights' section below.
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: +353 21 4961020
info@csn.ie
www.csn.ie |
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