Expand+The aim of the course is to provide students with the necessary skills to think imaginatively and bring their ideas to life through a creative and artistic approach. It is designed to afford students the opportunity to become familiar with the variou...

Hide-The aim of the course is to provide students with the necessary skills to think imaginatively and bring their ideas to life through a creative and artistic approach. It is designed to afford students the opportunity to become familiar with the various fields of journalism, digital photography, games studies, advertising and digital image design. Successful candidates will acquire a broad range of skills, which will qualify them to either progress to higher education or to work in a range of digital media industries.

Expand+Digital Photography 5N1270
This module is designed to introduce the learner to the theory and practice of digital photographic production. It enables the learner to take photos using different camera settings to maximise the quality and presentation...

Hide-Digital Photography 5N1270
This module is designed to introduce the learner to the theory and practice of digital photographic production. It enables the learner to take photos using different camera settings to maximise the quality and presentation of the photo.

Desktop Publishing 5N0785
This module is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to Desktop Publishing, enabling the learner to design and create brochures, flyers, newsletters, house styles and other printed output

Games Analysis Design 5N1691
This module is designed to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to analyse and critique computer based games and create their own computer based games.

Work Experience 5N1396
The purpose of this module is to provide learners with the personal knowledge, skills and capacity to participate in a suitable work placement under supervision for a limited time. It includes observation of good timekeeping, working independently while under general direction, meeting deadlines, personal presentation, communication techniques, adherence to health, safety and other relevant regulations.

Image Processing 5N1292
The Image Processing module uses Adobe Photoshop CS5 to enable students to edit existing and create original images on a computer. Areas covered in the module include selection tools, layering, clipping masks, restoration techniques, colourising techniques, montages, lighting effects, text effects and scanning methods.

Media Analysis 5N1298
This module will examine different types of media such as newspapers, television, internet, social media etc. to see which is best for promoting certain products and services. It also looks at the role of media in society and how it has evolved, its effect on its audience, trends and its reliability when reporting news.

Communications 5N0690
The purpose of this module is to facilitate learners to acquire communications skills relevant to vocational and personal development and to explore the use of modern information and communications technology (ICT), in personal and vocational life. It enables the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning.

Advertising 5N0748
This module enables learners to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to plan, develop and assess the advertising element within a marketing campaign.

Note: Course Content is Subject to Change

Work Experience
Exposure to the real world of work forms an integral part of all Further Education courses. All students are required to perform a mandatory period of work placement in order to successfully complete the course.

Expand+Career Opportunities
This course provides the basis from which a student may further his/her studies in the area of Digital Media. There are also a wide range of job opportunities in the Media sector including:

o Fashion Photographer
o Film Dire...

Hide-Career Opportunities
This course provides the basis from which a student may further his/her studies in the area of Digital Media. There are also a wide range of job opportunities in the Media sector including:

o Fashion Photographer
o Film Director
o Disk Jockey
o Screen Writer
o Special Correspondent

Possible Progression From This Course

Carlow Institute of Technology
Media & Public Relations CW808

Limerick Institute of Technology
Games Design & Development LC418

Athlone Institute of Technology
Social Media Marketing AL655

GMIT
Film & Documentary GA281
Digital Media & Society GA884

Institute of Technology Tralee
Computing with Games Development (TL811)

Dublin Institute of Technology
Drama DT529
Photography DT559

Athlone Institute of Technology
Software Development (Mobile Applications & Connected Devices (AL705)