Course description
Course Duration One Year Full-time
Leads to NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Multimedia Production
The interactive media and games sector has been identified as a priority area for training as there is currently a skills shortage in this growth industry. This exciting course has been designed to provide the learner with the practical skills needed to commence a career in this dynamic industry.
The course has been developed in conjunction with the Fastrack to Information Technology (FIT) initiative. FIT is an industry-led initiative that responds to the technology needs of industry through providing training, support and career opportunities for unemployed people.
Entry Requirements
Open to those who have completed the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. It is targeted at students with a specific interest in this sector who are willing to get involved and participate during the college year. Since places on the course are limited, applicants will be interviewed.
Progression
Students who successfully complete this course may wish to advance to Level 7 and 8 courses at Institutes of Technology and Universities, including:
BSc in Multimedia (Bachelor Honours Degree) – DCU (DC133)
BSc in Creative Computing – IADT (DL836)
BA in Games Design – DIT (DT508)
BSc in Computing Multimedia Systems/Web Engineering – DIT (DT504)
BA in Creative Digital Media – IT Tallaght (TA022)
BA (Honours) in Creative Digital Media – Blanchardstown IT (BN112)
For full details of QQI requirements for progression to CAO courses please click here. Simply enter the code for the programme you are interested in or if you are not sure of the code choose the Select by Institution option, then click on Go.
Course content:
Multimedia Authoring
Multimedia Project Development
Games Analysis Design
Web Authoring
Computer 3D Modelling and Animation
Design Skills
Digital Movie Processing
Image Processing
Communications
Work Experience
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