Creative Digital Media - Multimedia Production
The Level 5 Multimedia Production course provides a grounding in the tools and techniques used for working across a range of sectors. From interactive media, video production, sound production and graphic design skills, graduates of the Multimedia Production course have more opportunities than ever before.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Timetables vary from year to year please contact the college directly for detailed timetable information.
Entry Requirements
1. Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
2. All applicants will be required to attend an interview
3. An offer of a place on this course means the applicant has met the minimum entry requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Our Career Network
This full level 5 certificate facilities entry to the Multimedia, Level 6 course in Kinsale.
It also facilities entry on a competitive basis to a range of third level colleges.
Further Studies
Opportunities
Students who successfully complete the Level 5 Award in Multimedia will be eligible to apply for the Level 6 Award.
Kinsale College has a formal link to CIT under the CCPS and students may be eligible to gain entry to Year 1 of Multimedia CR112 (portfolio and interview will be required).
Further information
Courses commence in September 2023.
Mature students are welcome to apply.
Financial Supports
SUSI Grant
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full-time Further Education courses. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.StudentFinance.ie
Maintenance Grant Scheme for Post Leaving Certificate Courses
All grant applications must be made online to a single awarding authority SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland), through http://www.susi.ie
Students who have completed a QQI Level 5 course and are now commencing a QQI Level 6 course are deemed to be commencing a new course and must also apply to the SUSI online system.
Any student coming direct from Leaving Certificate to a PLC course will not qualify for the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) and should apply for the maintenance grant.
BTEA Back to education Allowance
This scheme is for unemployed people, lone parents and people with disabilities who are getting certain payments from the Department of Social Protection. For current information on the scheme qualifying conditions, please contact your local Social Welfare Office.
Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) (citizensinformation.ie)
Student finance website for more detailed information
https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/
VTOS
If you are over 21 years of age, unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months you can apply for the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS).
The VTOS scheme provides a range of courses to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people. It gives participants opportunities to improve their general level of education, gain certification, develop their skills and prepare for employment, self-employment and further education and training.
How do I apply for VTOS?
Application forms for VTOS available at College Admin Office.
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/returning_to_education/vocational_training_opportunities_scheme.html
CETS
Kinsale College has CETS approved courses, which means you can avail of full-time, part-time, after school only or after-school with transport Childcare places while you study here.
Yes
How to Apply & Application Deadline
Applications for all our courses will be available on the website and in the college from January 2023 for all courses commencing in September 2023.
Interviews will be held for all courses throughout the academic year. To apply, simply click on the application weblink below. Alternatively, you can ring a member of our team on (021) 4772275 to guide and assist you through the application process.
Step 1:
Complete the Application Form
The application form can be completed online at www.kinsalecollege.ie or you can print a paper version from the website. When you apply online you will receive a personal account and ID, this will enable you to view all college correspondence in relation to your application. (Applicants can complete the application on-line in the college if required) If you print the application form, please complete all sections and return to the College at
Admissions,
Kinsale College,
Bandon Road,
Kinsale,
Co. Cork
Step 2:
Attend for Interview.
Applicants will be invited for interview at the college. Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement.
The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.
Step 3:
Accept Place on Course
Successful applicants will be notified of the offer of a place on a college course by post and by e-mail. Applicants must secure this place by paying the relevant Course Fee before a set date. Failure to do so may result in the place being offered to another applicant.
Step 4:
Registration and Induction
When students are offered a place on a course the notification will also contain information regarding dates for registration and induction. All students must attend the college on these designated dates.
Creative Digital Media
The Level 5 Multimedia Production course provides a grounding in the tools and techniques used for working across a range of sectors. From interactive media, video production, sound production and graphic design skills, graduates of the Multimedia Production course have more opportunities than ever before.
About The Course
The Level 5 Multimedia Production course provides a grounding in the tools and techniques used for working across a range of multimedia sectors: working with video, electronic music, projection mapping, augmented reality and sound.
Using a team based approach, students work towards creating a form of media art which uses multimedia tools to immerse the viewer inside the artwork itself. The body of work is then presented as a physical and online exhibition.
From interactive media, video production, video art, sound production and graphic design skills, graduates of the Creative Digital Media course have more opportunities than ever before.
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Work Placement/Experience
Facilities in the Department
Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a suitable environment. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.
Course Co-Ordinator: David Bickley
Image Processing 5N1292
Design Skills 5N0784
Multimedia Authoring 5N1299
Multimedia Project Development 5N1300
Communications 5N0690
Electives (choose two):
Digital Video Production
Music Technology 5N1640
WORK PLACEMENT/EXPERIENCE
Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a suitable environment. Kinsale Campus will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.
5M2146 - Multimedia Production
Certification: QQI Level 5 Multimedia Production 5M2146.
Other Information
Facilities in this Department
This department contains the most up to date hardware and software. Facilities include Apple iMac, a range of digital video cameras, still cameras, sound recording equipment, music/soundtrack production equipment. Students have access to green screen facilities. 3D computer animations are produced using Cinema 4D.
Software includes; Cinema 4D, Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Office.
T: +353 21 4772 275
E: info@kinsalecollege.ie