| Course Name |
Interactive Digital Media |
| Course Provider |
Griffith College Dublin |
| Course Code |
108215 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime, Blended |
| Location (Districts) |
South Circular Road, Limerick City, Cork City |
| Qualification Letters |
PgDip |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Intake Dates
We run two intakes for this course, commencing in Autumn and Spring.
September 2021*
New students will start classes on 20 September.
February 2022*
*subject to sufficient numbers. |
| Application Date |
How to Apply
Apply directly to Griffith College. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
2 semesters full-time blended learning. Provisionally, the course will be held on three evenings during the week. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants should hold an undergraduate honours degree 2:2 or above. Alternatively, applicants with a 2:2 in a Higher Diploma in Science in Computing or a related area are eligible to apply. |
| Comment |
Related Courses:
MSc in Interactive Digital Media
MSc in Big Data Management and Analytics
MSc in Computing |
| Course Content |
Expand+Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Interactive Digital Media is at the intersection of design, computing and content.
This multidisciplinary course enables students to develop a cutting-edge skillset using the most up to date, industry-standard...
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The Postgraduate Diploma in Interactive Digital Media is at the intersection of design, computing and content.
This multidisciplinary course enables students to develop a cutting-edge skillset using the most up to date, industry-standard technology and challenges its students to innovate and develop ground-breaking new interactive digital technologies and experiences.
Why Study Interactive Digital Media at Griffith College?
Designed specifically to address a growing need in the industry, the Postgraduate Diploma in Interactive Digital Media at Griffith College is a one-year, part-time programme delivered over two evenings and Saturdays. Aiming to build upon students' knowledge of digital for an exciting career in a growing media industry, as a graduate of this course, you will:
- Plan, design and build interactive digital products and experiences.
- Challenge the history of design with a deep-dive on design theory and project to the future to anticipate the interactive needs of future generations.
- Get exposure to programming languages, platforms, design and content that will enable them to develop interactive digital creations to solve real-life problems.
- Develop a team player attitude necessary to communicate problems, ideas and solutions to all levels of the industrial team.
- Fantastic job prospects with a 100% employment record from a sample of graduates.
Course Highlights
- No final dissertation required
- Small class sizes
- Access to state of the art facilities
- A dedicated experienced lecturing Team
- Industry guest speakers
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+This programme contains eight taught modules, four of which are delivered over each of the two semesters.
Stage One:
Web Authoring
Visual Communication
Digital Media & Society
Research Methods
Stage Two:
Interaction Design
Multimedia Pro...
Hide-This programme contains eight taught modules, four of which are delivered over each of the two semesters.
Stage One:
Web Authoring
Visual Communication
Digital Media & Society
Research Methods
Stage Two:
Interaction Design
Multimedia Programming
Business of Digital Media
Digital Media Platforms
Elective Modules:
Game Design and Development
Theories & Principles of Animation
Digital Storytelling
3D Modelling & Rendering
Desktop Publishing
Server-side Web Development & Databases
eLearning
Video Production
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Academic Progression
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Interactive Digital Media course have the option to continue their studies in Griffith College by progressing to the MSc in Interactive Digital Media.
Career Progression
Gr...
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Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Interactive Digital Media course have the option to continue their studies in Griffith College by progressing to the MSc in Interactive Digital Media.
Career Progression
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Interactive Digital Media students will be qualified to work as designers and creative directors in a variety of cross-disciplinary industries (e.g. publishing and the creative arts). They will be able to work effectively as team leaders/managers in the creative media industry, as well as for innovative multimedia projects that involve cross-media content and platforms.
Other careers include content/information managers, industrial and academic research, multimedia systems developers, innovative media practitioners, and as entrepreneurs capable of developing an innovative idea into a full development opportunity.
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| Further Enquiries |
Expand+Course Contacts
Waseem Akhtar
HEAD OF FACULTY, PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
Dublin Main Campus
T: 01-4163363
E: waseem.akhtar@griffith.ie
General Enquiries
Dublin
South Circular Road, Dublin 8
Tel: +353 1 415 0400
Email: admissions@griffith.ie
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Waseem Akhtar
HEAD OF FACULTY, PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
Dublin Main Campus
T: 01-4163363
E: waseem.akhtar@griffith.ie
General Enquiries
Dublin
South Circular Road, Dublin 8
Tel: +353 1 415 0400
Email: admissions@griffith.ie
Dublin City Centre
25 Wolfe Tone Street, Dublin 1
Tel: +353 1 415 0450
Email: admissions.wts@griffith.ie
Cork
Wellington Road, Cork
Tel: +353 21 450 7027
Email: admissions.gcc@griffith.ie
Limerick
O'Connell Avenue, Limerick City, Limerick
Tel: +353 61 310 031
Email: admissions.gcl@griffith.ie
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| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
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