Graphic Design & Digital Media
This one-year course introduces students to the fastgrowing field of creative digital media and information technology, key sectors in Ireland’s tech industry. From games and CGI films to e-learning and online banking, creative media skills are in high demand. This course offers a foundation for careers in computing and multimedia, and serves as a stepping-stone to third-level study. Students may also gain valuable work experience with organisations involved in web applications, multimedia, and games development.
| 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
− Leaving Certificate
− Leaving Certificate Applied
− Mature applicants
− Equivalent qualifications
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Graduates with a QQI award in Creative Media or IT have access to a wide range of computer and mediarelated courses in universities and technological universities, including Maynooth University (Media Studies and First Arts), UCC, TU Dublin, SETU (Waterford and Carlow), and ATU Letterkenny. Employment opportunities exist in web design, multimedia production, game development, advertising and more. Graduates can also progress to QQI Level 6 courses or advanced entry programmes in UK universities.
TU Dublin Blanchardstown: TU981 Creative Digital Media (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC133 Multimedia (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC241 Digital Business and Innovation (Level 8, 4 Year)
DKIT: DK863 Creative Media (Level 8, 4 Years)
IADT: DL836 Creative Computing (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC131 Communications Studies (Level 8, 3 Years)
DCU: DC291 Arts (Joint Honours) Media Studies (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
Maynooth University: MH101 Arts (Joint Honours) Media and Cultural Studies (Level 8, 3 Years)
SETU Waterford: SE611 Multi Media Application Development (Level 7, 3 Years)
IATD: DL826 Graphic Design (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Midlands: US700 Graphic Design (Level 7, 3 Years)
ATU Donegal: AU233 Graphic Design and Illustration (Level 7, 3 years)
NCAD: AD102 Graphic Design and Moving Image Design (Level 8, 4 years)
Further information
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
Certification
QQI Level 5 in Graphic Design 5M1995
The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change.
Design Skills
Work Experience
Communications
Digital Photography
Graphic Design Skills
Image Processing
Drawing
Computer Illustration Graphics
Illustration
5M1995 - Graphic Design
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01
Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie