Influencing & Digital Content Creation - Creative Media
This is a one-year, full-time programme that provides an introduction to digital content creation and influencing.
| 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. September - May.
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Course Requirements
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy.
• Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities in the following areas become accessible through the progression routes from this course to third-level colleges. Requirements for progression may change or new progression paths become available. Modules may also need to change to facilitate learner needs.
• Digital Marketing
• Graphic Designer
• Photographer
• Advertising
Progression to Higher Education
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
The following are the most relevant courses:
ATU - Sligo
• BA in Creative Design SG232 (Level 7)
TUS - Athlone
• BA Animation and Illustration AL861 (Level 8)
• Bachelor of Business Digital Marketing AL751 (Level 7)
• BA Graphic Design AL763 (Level 7)
SETU - Carlow
• BA in Design (Level 7)
ATU - Galway
• BSc in Computing & Digital Media GA776 (Level 7)
DTU
• BA in Creative Digital Media TU796 (Level 7)
Further information
You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year.
There are no fees to study this course
The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of http://www.susi.ie/.
You will be called for interview in March, April, May or August, depending on which course you have applied for. Following your interview, you will be offered a place, placed on a waiting list or advised of other course options.
You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year. Just click on the "Application Weblink" "Register & Apply" above.
Influencing & Digital Content Creation 5M5048
This is a one-year, full-time programme that provides an introduction to digital content creation and influencing. Successful applicants will gain insight into the ever-expanding world of digital content and advertising, online journalism, influencing and podcasting. This course may be attractive to students and established business owners, who are looking to gain skills in online marketing and advertising, or those wishing to establish an online following with new content ideas.
The course introduces students to the following industry standard software: Adobe Creative Suite & Canva Professional. Students have access to the new Digi-Hub containing iMacs, VR glasses, portable green screens, podcasting and other technology.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Creative Media (5M5048).
Course Content
• Social Media for Digital Marketing
• Media Analysis 5N1298
• Advertising 5N0748
• Digital Photography 5N1270
• Communications 5N0690
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Digital Editing 5N1438
• Design Skills 5N0784
• Digital Marketing 5N1364
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.
5M5048: Creative Digital Media
Tel: 07192 02200
E-mail: sligocfe@msletb.ie