Program Overview

Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Interactive Digital Media

Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Interactive Digital Media is a one-year, full-time programme that enables students to develop a cutting-edge skillset in interactive digital media. The programme is designed to address a growing need in the industry and provides students with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in a rapidly evolving field.

Course Details

Stage One

• Web Authoring: This module introduces students to the theories and methods behind building modern websites, including planning, researching, designing, and coding.
• Visual Communication: This module equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively communicate across different mediums and platforms.
• Digital Media & Society: This module examines the impact of digital media on society, its products, and services.
• Research Methods: This core module serves to significantly deepen the learners' research skills, both in relation to their module-related assignments and later in the completion of their major dissertation/dissertation by practice.

Stage Two

• Interaction Design: This module teaches students how to ascertain user needs by gaining an understanding of theories and concepts of user experience design.
• Multimedia Programming: This module introduces learners to the fundamental programming concepts, with a focus on creating interactive, media-driven applications.
• Business of Digital Media: This module gives students a grounding in the business of operating within the creative and communicative industries.
• Digital Media Platforms: This module explores a range of technologies, medium, and distribution channels, and discovers how to most effectively disseminate digital content and run effective digital media campaigns.

Elective Modules

• Game Design and Development: This module focuses on the design and development of digital games using a standard games development environment.
• Theories & Principles of Animation: This module introduces learners to the fundamental theories and principles of animation.
• Digital Storytelling: This module introduces learners to the craft and disciplines of writing multimedia scripts.
• 3D Modelling & Rendering: This module deepens the learners' understanding of 3D modelling and rendering principles.
• Desktop Publishing: This module aims to equip learners with the necessary skills required to initiate, research, and produce a design product from concept to completion.
• Server-side Web Development & Databases: This module provides learners with an understanding of programming and information architecture principles required for the development of database-driven websites.
• eLearning: This module develops competency in the design and deployment of e-learning materials that facilitate learning.
• Video Production: This practical module aims to equip the learner with the ability to conceive ideas and develop original material that is suitable to approach the production of a short factual item for multi-platform distribution.

Timetables

Provisionally, the course will be held on three evenings during the week.

Entry Requirements

• English Language: If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard.

Tuition Fees

• Irish/EU citizens, living in Ireland: EUR 6,550.00 (Full-Time), EUR 6,550.00 (Part-Time)
• Irish/EU citizens, living abroad: Please refer to the Irish/EU Living Abroad Fees.
• International Students: Please refer to our Non-EU Tuition Fees section.

Progression

• 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: 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.