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Certificate in Digital Media
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This is a one-year full-time programme that enables learners to develop their observational skills, to explore creativity and personal expression through a broad range of creative digital processes including animation drawing, computer illustrated graphics, digital photography, graphic design, image editing, video processing, computer animation, website design and digital marketing. Why should I apply for this course? Learners will gain a recognised professional qualification and a practical introduction to a variety of Digital Media Software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, After Effects, Animate and Audition. The learner may use the course to enter third level education via Further Education reserved places in an IT or University or acquire up to 400 CAO points. What will I study? * • Animation Drawing Studies • Computer Illustrated Graphics • Work Experience • Customer Service • Digital Photography • Graphic Design • Image Processing • Digital Video Editing • Digital Marketing * Modules subject to change Progression Options Learners may use the course to enter a third level course via Further Education reserved places in an IT or University or acquire up to 400 CAO points. Here are examples of courses learners can progress to on successful course completion:
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Links to Third Level Courses **
TUS Athlone Campus AL861 Bachelor of Arts Animation (Level 8)
and Illustration AL763 Bachelor of Arts Graphic Design (Level 8)
TU Dublin DT559 Bachelor of Arts Photography (Level 8) and Development
TUS Limerick Campus (Clonmel) LC518 Digital Animation Production (Level 8) LC502 Game Art & Design (Level 8) and Development Entry Requirements Applicants should be of Leaving Certificate Standard or have achieved an Applied Leaving Certificate with Distinction. Portlaoise Institute welcomes applications from mature students. Mature students are assessed on their merits and do not require the above qualifications. All applicants are required to complete an assessment before commencing a course in Portlaoise Institute. This assessment confirms if the learner has the required level of English (and Maths if applicable) to complete a Level 5 course.
It is desirable that students enrolling on this course have a suitable pc/ laptop to run the Adobe Suite of Applications (the software applications will be provided by Portlaoise Institute). Please follow the link below for information on system requirements: https://helpx.adobe.com/ie/creativecloud/system-requirements.html Contact Sean Scully on 057 8621480 or email sscully@loetb.ie Duration 1 Year, September to May Award Title, Level and Code QQI Level 5 Certificate in Creative Media (5M5048) Cost • Exam Fees €50 (Unless medical card holder) • Learners enrolling on this course should have a suitable PC/laptop to run the Adobe Suite of applications (the software applications will be provided by Portlaoise Institute).
