Influencing & Digital Content Creation 5M5048

This is a one-year, full-time programme that provides an introduction to digital content creation and influencing. Successful applicants will gain insight into the ever-expanding world of digital content and advertising, online journalism, influencing and podcasting. This course may be attractive to students and established business owners, who are looking to gain skills in online marketing and advertising, or those wishing to establish an online following with new content ideas.
The course introduces students to the following industry standard software: Adobe Creative Suite & Canva Professional. Students have access to the new Digi-Hub containing iMacs, VR glasses, portable green screens, podcasting and other technology.

Course Requirements

Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
Interview
Mature applicants welcome
Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy here
Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher Click Here

Course Content

Social Media for Digital Marketing
Media Analysis 5N1298
Advertising 5N0748
Digital Photography 5N1270
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Digital Editing 5N1438
Design Skills 5N0784
Digital Marketing 5N1364

Optional Modules

Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Creative Media (5M5048)

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities in the following areas become accessible through the progression routes from this course to third-level colleges. Requirements for progression may change or new progression paths become available. Modules may also need to change to facilitate learner needs.

Digital Marketing
Graphic Designer
Photographer
Advertising

Progression to Higher Education

Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
Click here for details of CAO QQI Requirements Lookup
The following are the most relevant courses:

ATU - Sligo

BA in Creative Design SG232 (Level 7)

TUS - Athlone

BA Animation and Illustration AL861 (Level 8)
Bachelor of Business Digital Marketing AL751 (Level 7)
BA Graphic Design AL763 (Level 7)

SETU - Carlow

BA in Design (Level 7)

ATU - Galway

BSc in Computing & Digital Media GA776 (Level 7)

DTU

BA in Creative Digital Media TU796 (Level 7)

Fees

There are no fees to study this course

Duration

This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

For more Information

Phone 071-9202200 or email [email protected]