Digital Design with Visual Communication - Multimedia Production
A pre-university course offering opportunities to develop skills in graphic design, photography, interactive media production, web and content development in a hands-on practical way.
| 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
38 weeks.
Entry Requirements
Minimum:
• Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
• Leaving Cert, LCVP, LCA or QQI Level 4 Major Award.
• Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
• Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Additional:
Must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Careers / Further progression
What are the progression opportunities?
If you complete a QQI major award with Kerry College, you may use your results to progress to third level (University, Technological University or Institute of Technology). You may apply under the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS). A limited number of places are available each year. Some examples include:
B.A. (Ord/Hons) Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design at Munster Technological University (MTU)
B.A. (Ord/Hons) TV, Radio and New Media at Munster Technological University (MTU)
B.A. (Hons) Photography with New Media at Munster Technological University (MTU)
B.A.(Hons) Creative Digital Media at Munster Technological University (MTU)
*The Digital Design with Visual Communication level 5 programme at Kerry College is part of the Linked (Bonus Points) Access Scheme with the Creative Media Department at MTU Kerry Campus. Further information may be found at: https://www.mtu.ie/admissions/undergraduate/qqi-fet/
B.Ed (Hons) Art and Design Teacher Education at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)
B.A. (Hons) in Graphic Design Communication at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)
B.A. (Hons) Design (Visual Communication) at South East Technological University (SETU)
B.Sc. (Hons) Creative Media and Interaction Design at University of Limerick (UL)
There is a separate section on the CAO application for applying using your QQI results from Kerry College in the same way you use your Leaving Certificate results.
What are the employment opportunities?
Successful completion of the Digital Design with Visual Communication programme can open up entry-level opportunities in the following areas of employment:
• advertising
• brand identity
• content production
• design entrepreneurship
• design for print and/or screen
• design for experiences
• illustration
• marketing
• publishing
• user-interface and user-experience design (UI/UX)
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026.
Apply online via the Kerry College Website - link above.
Your application will be processed using FETCHCOURSES - the National FET Course Application System.
If you haven't signed up for a FETCH account, you'll need to do this first. It's free and a one-time setup.
Why should I apply?
Do you have a passion for creative arts? Are you a practical and hands-on type of person? Are you looking for a pre-university course that will prepare you for Art College or university?
Are you interested in developing creative skills for the workplace?
Digital Design with Visual Communication helps you develop skills in graphic design, photography, interactive media production, web and content development in a hands-on practical way. You will learn how to express your creativity through a variety of interactive media technologies while answering real-word briefs, often in collaboration with industry or third level institutions.
Creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving are widely considered to be the most sought-after skills by employers in the future. These skills form the corner-stone of this course which deals with design as a problem-solving activity and explores the intersection of creativity and technology.
What's the certification?
QQI Level 5 Major Award Certificate in Multimedia Production (5M2146).
What will I study?
Computer Illustrated Graphics (5N1929)
Design Skills (5N0784)
Digital Photography (5N1270)
Multimedia Authoring (5N1299)
Multimedia Project Development (5N1300)
Team-working (5N1367)
Web Authoring (5N1910)
Work Experience (5N1356)
5M2146 - Multimedia Production.
Clash Road,
Tralee, Co. Kerry
V92 Y991
Tel: (066) 7121 741
e: clashroad@kerrycollege.ie
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm