Digital Design with Marketing
Graphic and Web Design is the foundation of the multimedia industry which is at the forefront of today’s Technological Industry. Companies see the importance of marketing and branding; be it in printable or digital form. Social Media has become many companies main form of advertising and promotion which requires design elements and animated interaction to attract potential markets and retain the interest of existing clients.
| 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 and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Cert Applied
A QQI Level 4 qualification
Mature students (age 23+) welcome
Interview
Careers / Further progression
This course will enable students to gain the knowledge, experience and design skills required to work and flourish in the Digital Design Industry.
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
Further information
Commencing on 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.
Means tested grants are available from SUSI.
Please visit http://www.susi.ie/ for more information and to make an application.
Yes
Graphic and Web Design is the foundation of the multimedia industry which is at the forefront of today’s Technological Industry. Companies see the importance of marketing and branding; be it in printable or digital form. Social Media has become many companies main form of advertising and promotion which requires design elements and animated interaction to attract potential markets and retain the interest of existing clients. Professionally designed graphics, user friendly websites and integrated, streamlined marketing efforts can transform a company’s branding successfully.
This course will enable students to gain the knowledge, experience and design skills required to work and flourish in the Digital Design Industry.
The course contains a mix of practical and theory elements with trips throughout the year. There is an opportunity to partake in Erasmus+ placements. All students complete a two week work experience placement as part of their studies on this course.
Work Experience (5N1356)
Communications (5N0690)
Design Skills (5N0784)
Graphic Design Skills (5N1978)
Web Authoring (5N1910)
Image Processing (5N1292)
Digital Marketing (5N1364)
Multimedia Authoring (5N1299)
Multimedia Project Development (5N1300)
5M2146 - Multimedia Production
Award: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Multimedia Production - 5M2146.
Phone: 094 9023134
Email: admin@ccfe.ie