Creative Digital Media
(Multimedia Production)
Level 5
Certification
QQI Multimedia Production Level 5, Code 5M2146
Overview
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.
Software used:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Animate
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Media Encoder
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Blender
COURSE OUTLINE |
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Code | Title |
5N0690 | Communications |
5N1603 | Computer 3D Modelling and Animation |
5N0784 | Design Skills |
5N1605 | Digital Movie Processing |
5N1292 | Image Processing |
5N1299 | Multimedia Authoring |
5N1300 | Multimedia Project Development |
5N1298 | The Internet |
5N1910 | Web Authoring |
5N1356 | Work Experience |
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.
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
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 and http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=fetac_ 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.

STUDENT CHARGES |
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Registration | €50 |
TOTAL | €50 |
Contact Details
Tel: 021 4255500
email: Deirdre.Mccann@Corketb.ie
Testimonials
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
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