Creative Digital Media (Multimedia Production) - Cork College of FET

INTRODUCTION:

In the Creative Digital Media course, students will explore the dynamic world of digital content creation, mastering the essential skills needed to produce professional-grade videos, graphics, 3D models, animations, and digital portfolios. The course focuses on practical, hands-on learning, allowing students to design and develop a personal, hosted website showcasing their work across a range of media platforms.

Throughout the course, students will gain proficiency in industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Suite and Blender, to create high-quality content for websites, social media campaigns, and promotional videos. You’ll learn to craft visually engaging multimedia, from striking graphics and animations to immersive 3D models, all while building a strong understanding of design principles and digital storytelling.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a diverse digital portfolio of creative work, including promotional videos, social media assets, and interactive website content, that demonstrates your technical skills and artistic vision for the digital age. Whether you’re looking to break into digital marketing, content creation, or media production, this course provides the tools and knowledge to thrive in the fast-paced world of creative digital media.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent.
For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

DURATION:

One year full time progressing to Creative Digital Media QQI Level 6.

FEES:

€50 Registration Fee.
Total = €50.

Please see fees & payment for details.

CERTIFICATION:

QQI Multimedia Production – Level 5 (5M2146).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

Communications - 5N0690

Computer 3D Modelling and Animation - 5N1603

Design Skills - 5N0784

Digital Movie Processing - 5N1605

Image Processing - 5N1292

Multimedia Authoring - 5N1299

Multimedia Project Development - 5N1300

The Internet - 5N1298

Web Authoring - 5N1910

Work Experience - 5N1356

SOFTWARE USED:

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Animate
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Audition
Adobe Dreamweaver
Blender

WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE:

Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

MTU Cork: MT 824 Creative Digital Media* (*maths requirement – LC or QQI).
TUS: LC234 – Immersive Digital Media & Spatial Computing (Limerick), LC504 Creative Media & Design (Clonmel), LC518 Digital Animation Production (Clonmel).
UCC: CK105 Film and Screen Media, CK118 Digital Humanities and IT.
WIT: WD211 Creative Computing, WD153 Multimedia Applications Development.
UCC: CK101, CK107, CK108, CK109, CK113, CK117, CK210, CK301, CK307.
Tralee IT: TL801.
WIT: WD153, WD 168, WD197.

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Multimedia Designer, Web Designer, Web Developer, Interactive Designer, Digital Video Post Production Specialist, Creative Technologist.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Year in the life of a Creative and Digital Media Student.

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“I started this course as I was looking for a way to change my career. As a Ukrainian refugee I can’t fully use my main skill – communication. So, I was looking for tools and skills for nonverbal communication and ways to express myself. Choosing this course was the best decision at this stage of my life.

When I started this course, I knew nothing about coding or using Photoshop, Premier Pro, etc. The amount of knowledge and skills I got for this academic year impressed me. It is not only about skills, it is about team work. I am grateful to all my teachers for their passion to their work, for their effort to give us as much as they can, and the up to date hardware and software is a nice bonus too. I also used my opportunity to go on Erasmus which was great. If I went back in time, I would choose this course again.”

Mariia Popyk

Volunteer Engagement Officer at Cork Volunteer Centre

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“The course was fun, the modules were interesting and practical. The constant feedback on my work helped me to really develop my skills. What I learned in Creative Digital Media has helped so much in my studies in MTU and gave me confidence in myself and my abilities. The teachers were supportive and talented. We went on incredible trips in the two years. I lived in Lithuania for a month on Erasmus.

I’ve never experienced anything quite like it before, and I’m not likely to again. The course completely changed my life, and I wish I could do it all over again. They helped me to apply for advanced entry to MTU through CCPS links and gave me all the information and support I needed to advance in my education and to prepare me for the next stage of learning. I am grateful for everything the college has done for me, and I am really glad that I got to experience all the college had to offer.”

Liane McCarthy

Digital Marketing Executive. Graduate of Creative Digital Media (BA Honours) MTU

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: deirdre.mccann@corketb.ie
Tel: (021) 425 5500

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