Web Design & Digital Media
This Web and Digital Media course will respond to your needs by providing you with a strong foundation for entry into the online digital media sector.
| 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 full-time. 5 Days per week.
Entry Requirements
• You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award.
• Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas including:
• Digital Media
• Web Design and Development
• Advertising
• Digital Publishing
• Mobile Technologies
Progression
If you want to get a degree, then you can apply through the CAO system for entry into courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as:
• BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing (DL836)IADT Dun Laoghaire
• BA (Hons) in Creative Digital Media (TU982)Technological University Dublin [Blanchardstown
• BSc in Multimedia (DC133) Dublin City University
Further information
Start Date: 14/09/2026.
Student Financial Support
The range of schemes and measures available to assist students in Further Education Colleges include the:
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
Back To Education Allowance (BTEA)
Maintenance Grant Scheme
Fund For Students With Disabilities
Other Funding
PLC Bursary for Displaced Persons (Ukraine) Scheme 2023
www.studentfinance.ie provides comprehensive and user-friendly information on the range of financial support schemes and programmes available to full-time further and higher education students.
You can apply online. Click on the “Application Weblink” above. You will need to have your PPS number and an email address to complete the application.
Is this course for you?
Do you enjoy working with computers and have an aptitude for creativity and design? Are you interested in designing and coding for the web and mobile devices? This Web and Digital Media course will respond to your needs by providing you with a strong foundation for entry into the online digital media sector. A practical approach to teaching and learning is taken and assessments are modelled on industry practices.
What will I study?
• Plan, design, and build websites based on the fundamental principles of usability, accessibility and search engine optimisation.
• Design and manipulate photographs and vector graphics for web and print.
• Apply the principles of graphic design to all projects.
• Understand the principles of advertising and working in teams.
Course Structure
The Web Design and Digital Media course is structured so that the student will develop expertise in two related areas: Digital Media and Web Design. This course will equip participants with the skills to:
• Plan, design, and build websites based on the fundamental principles of usability, accessibility and search engine optimisation.
• Design and manipulate photographs and vector graphics for web and print.
• Apply the principles of graphic design to all projects.
• Understand the principles of advertising, digital media and working in teams.
• Create 2D animations in both traditional & digital formats using industry standard methods and tools.
What will I study?
• Image Processing (Photoshop)
• Computer Illustrated Graphics (Illustrator)
• Web Design (HTML5 & CSS3)
• Graphic Design Skills
• Advertising
• Digital Photography
• Team Working
• Work Experience
Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud Licences are provided free of charge for use on personal devices.
Assessment and Certification
• You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Creative Media (5M5048).
• The qualification is certified by QQI.
• Assessment is based on assignments and projects submitted during the year.
5M5048 - Creative Media.
Dublin College Blackrock,
Main Street,
Blackrock,
Co Dublin,
A94 X383
t: +353 1 2889717
e: office@bfei.ie