Program Overview

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Creative Digital Media

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Creative Digital Media is a three-year program that will appeal to prospective digital creatives. The course will help students find and develop their creativity and give them the tools and techniques to express it. The program covers a wide range of topics, including graphic design, web design, photography, audio engineering, video production, filmmaking, interactive design, UX, 3D modeling, and virtual reality.

Program Details

TU Code

TU796

CAO Point Range 2024

304-508

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Arts

ECTS Credits

180

Duration

3 years

Number of Places

25

Location

Blanchardstown

What is Creative Digital Media?

This course will appeal to prospective digital creatives. We’ll help you find and develop your creativity and give you the tools and techniques to express it. Our student groups blend filmmakers, graphic designers, web designers, app developers, and animators into a creative, exciting mix. We look for students with passion and flair, good visual awareness, and an interest in media, design, the internet, and technology.

Work Placement

There’s an optional 12-week work placement in Year 3, Semester 2. Each year, students are placed with some of Ireland's leading creative agencies and production houses, gaining incredible first-hand insights into the professional practice of some of the best creative talent in the country.

IT Requirements

A high-spec device (i.e., able to run Win 10, an AV solution, and Office comfortably) is required. Be able to use Wi-fi and camera to attend online classes, use other hardware-intensive software such as Adobe Cloud Premium suite, Visual Studio, AutoCAD, ProEng, so needs high RAM, larger SSD, Graphics acceleration, etc.)

Special Notes

• Students in Creative Digital Media may choose a device running Windows or OSX (Apple) operating system.
• Students are advised to purchase an annual subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud (all apps). This is available from the HEANET store. This approximately 20 euro per month. Please check up-to-date pricing on the HEANET store.
• Apple devices are available from the HEANET store.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 5
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O6/H7/F2 or higher
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: Any full Level 5 or 6 award
• Additional Requirements: None

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

Sample Timetable

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change, and up-to-date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

Career Opportunities

You will find our graduates working in a number of creative roles across the creative industries and arts world.

Roles include:

• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Photographer
• Sound Engineer
• Branding Marketing & Advertising
• Filmmaking
• Web Designer
• Game Development
• Interactive Designer
• User Experience Designer (UX)
• App Developer
• Animator
• Creative Consultant

Module Listing

Year One

• Digital Photography [Mandatory]
• Introduction to Digital Media [Mandatory]
• Personal Development [Mandatory]
• Visual Creativity [Mandatory]
• Web Development 1 [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Website Design 1 [Mandatory]
• Multimedia Development 1 [Mandatory]
• Visual Design Fundamentals [Mandatory]
• Group Project (Phase 1) [Mandatory]
• Digital Video Techniques [Mandatory]

Year Three

• Sound Design [Mandatory]
• Content Management Systems [Mandatory]
• Professional Practice [Mandatory]
• Brand Identity Design [Mandatory]
• Drama Filmmaking [Mandatory]
• Digital Media within Society [Mandatory]

Advanced Entry

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. To qualify for Advanced Entry, applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed studies at Level 6, 7, or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area.

Progression Options

On successful completion, you’ll be eligible for Year 4 of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media.