Digital Media Design - Wexford
The main aim of this programme is to facilitate the transformation of the novice student into a creative practitioner in digital media design. The programme provides an integrated learning environment (studio) that encourages creativity, innovation, self-assessment and discussion.
| Award Name | Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must currently hold a Level 8 degree. Applications not covered under this criteria will be considered on an individual basis, through submission of a portfolio of prior work or by an RPL procedure in accordance with the SETU Carlow Recognition of Prior Learning Policy. All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
SETU Carlow reserves the right to require applicants to attend for interview to determine their suitability for the programme.
Careers / Further progression
Study & Career Opportunities
Students will develop a portfolio of works to include designs in digital media and graphic design. Through a transformative process, students will become creative practitioners and developing skills in: creative problem solving, design principles and practices, project management, communication and collaboration, technical design skills, marketing and entrepreneurship. They will experiment and explore new ideas and concepts and integrate theories and methodologies to develop design solutions. A good designer should display personal qualities of ambition, curiosity, energy, enthusiasm, imagination, initiative and talent.
Career opportunities include:
Digital Media Designer
Graphic Designer
UX/UI Designer
Web Designer
Animation
Interactive and Multi-media Design
Mobile Media Technologies.
Further information
Next intake September 2026.
Application Deadline 28 Aug 2026
Overview
Digital media takes its roots from graphic design, where messages are translated into a captivating experience, using an array of communication forms. Students will create projects in graphic design (typography, illustration, branding, packaging and advertising), digital media (websites, animation and interactive design).
What will I be able to do when I finish this programme?
The main aim of this programme is to facilitate the transformation of the novice student into a creative practitioner in digital media design. The programme provides an integrated learning environment (studio) that encourages creativity, innovation, self-assessment and discussion. Learning and assessment is through real world practices, which involve setting project briefs in a project/problem based learning environment.
What subjects will I study?
Entrepreneurship
Creative Studio
Digital Media Design
Graphic Design
Web Design
Marketing Management