Course Name |
Multimedia & Web Development |
Course Provider |
Cavan Institute |
Alternative Provider(s) |
Cavan & Monaghan ETB |
VTOS Information |
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Course Code |
5M2146 |
Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
Qualifications |
Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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Course provider |
Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
Location (Districts) |
Cavan Town |
Course Content |
Expand+This course is designed to assist students in the development of a broad range of skills in computer graphics, video editing, interactivity, and web design. The emphasis is on using digital media for design purpose. The students explore the use of cr...
Hide-This course is designed to assist students in the development of a broad range of skills in computer graphics, video editing, interactivity, and web design. The emphasis is on using digital media for design purpose. The students explore the use of cross-platform software (Apple Macs and PCs) to plan, design and produce websites incorporating many multimedia features. Digital movies are recorded and edited using industry standard software, Final Cut Pro. Students create and develop a wide variety of graphics suitable for print media and the web.
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FET Code |
5M2146 - Multimedia Production |
Duration |
1 year |
Alternative Entry |
Expand+Mature Applicants
Cavan Institute welcomes mature applicants who wish to return to full-time education. Such applicants may not be required to have the minimum entry requirements. The Institute will look for satisfactory evidence of the applicants a...
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Cavan Institute welcomes mature applicants who wish to return to full-time education. Such applicants may not be required to have the minimum entry requirements. The Institute will look for satisfactory evidence of the applicants ability to pursue and benefit from the course. Mature applicants should apply online to the Institute and may be required to attend for interview as part of the selection process.
International Applicants
We welcome applications from International Students. Cavan Institute seeks to provide an atmosphere where the international student can benefit both academically and personally from their time here. International students should contact our administrative office for further information.
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Course Fee |
Expand+There is a vast difference between fees charged by Cavan Institute and those of higher education colleges.
Cavan Institute’s annual registration fee is €300, plus a €200 government levy. Please note that this government levy is refundable to...
Hide-There is a vast difference between fees charged by Cavan Institute and those of higher education colleges.
Cavan Institute’s annual registration fee is €300, plus a €200 government levy. Please note that this government levy is refundable to medical card holders, grant recipients and students in receipt of BTEA or VTOS support.
The fees for each course differ depending on the nature of the course and the materials required. Please refer to the Institute’s website for all course fees and course requirements.
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Financial Support |
Expand+Sources of Financial Support
1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Cavan ...
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1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Cavan Institute is one.
Applications can be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland
(SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
2. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) allows people in receipt of certain social welfare payments to retain those payments whilst participating in approved full-time courses in further education. See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details.
3. Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
This scheme allows unemployed people aged over 21 to engage in education and training without losing their benefits. It applies to all courses offered at Cavan Institute and applicants must be in receipt of one of a number of social welfare supports for at least six months.
See www.vtos.ie for further details.
4. HEA Fund for Students with Disabilities
The Higher Education Authority’s “Fund for Students with Disabilities” allocates funding to further and higher education colleges for the provision of services and supports to full-time
students with disabilities. Applications to the fund are made on behalf of an eligible student
by Cavan Institute following an assessment.
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Interview |
No - We do not conduct interviews |
Application Date |
HOW DO I APPLY?
On-line applications for the 2019/20 academic year are Open (via link below).
A valid email address must be used as correspondence may be made via email. |
Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Course commences in September 2019 |
Subjects Taught |
Communications
Design Skills
Digital Movie Processing
Image Processing
Media Analysis
Multimedia Authoring
Multimedia Project Development
Web Authoring
Work Experience
Digital Marketing |
Mature Entry Places |
Mature students with relevant experience or related qualification. |
Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements. |
Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Opportunities
Employment in this sector continues to grow rapidly and graduates in this area are very much in demand in the multimedia sector. Graduates will be competent to take up employment in the numerous multimedia related industries. ...
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Employment in this sector continues to grow rapidly and graduates in this area are very much in demand in the multimedia sector. Graduates will be competent to take up employment in the numerous multimedia related industries. Current employment opportunities lie in the areas of web design, graphic design, advertising, animation creation, digital image processing/editing and computer based training.
Progression Opportunities
At Cavan Institute: Graduates of this course may progress to the level 6 course, Multimedia and Web Development (Year 2).
Elsewhere: Graduates are also eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
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Further Enquiries |
Telephone: 049 433 2633
Facsimile: 049 436 1933
Email: admin@cavaninstitute.ie
Web: www.cavaninstitute.ie |
Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |