Animation - Creative Media
This is a one year full-time course that gives students the opportunity to develop their personal creativity, design and observational skills through the use of a range of creative digital media, digital photography and animation drawing skills.
| 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
This is a one year, full time course running from September to May.
Entry Requirements
A Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent is required, although exceptions are given to mature students who are over 23 years of age. Entry is subject to interview.
Careers / Further progression
Further Progression:
There are a wide range of progression opportunities available for FET graduates via the CAO website. Please view the entry requirements for all Higher Education colleges here: https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&s=fetac
Examples of courses for potential progression:
AL861 BA Animation and Illustration, Athlone IT (Level 8)
AL763 BA Graphic Design, Athlone IT (Level 7)
DT559 BA Photography DIT (Level 8)
CC518 Digital Animation Production, LIT (Clonmel)
Further information
Course commences 7th September 2026
Mayo College of Further Education & Training is offering no tuition fees for September 2026, which covers exam fees, student consumables, and journals. This includes courses across campuses in Ballina, Castlebar, and Westport, aimed at relieving the cost of living crisis. Some specific courses or materials might still have costs, but tuition is free.
Mayo College students are eligible to apply for a SUSI grant. SUSI is Ireland’s national awarding authority for further and higher education grants. They offer support to eligible students in approved, full-time courses at PLC. Please visit http://www.susi.ie/for more information and to make an application.
The aim of this programme is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work in a creative media setting, using some initiative and independence while under general direction and or to progress to further or higher education and training.
Work Experience (5N1356)
Communications (5N0690)
Design Skills (5N0784)
Drawing (5N1862)
Image Processing (5N1292)
Computer Illustrated Graphics (5N1929)
Digital Marketing (5N1364)
Computer 3D Modelling & Animation (5N1603)
3 Dimensional Computer Graphics (5N5029)
5M5048 - Creative Media
Award: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Creative Media 5M5048
Phone: 094 90 75000
Email: admissions@mayocollege.ie