Digital Photography & Media
Digital photographers in creative media typically work with advertising teams assisting to market products and services to attract customers using compositional, capturing and lighting equipment to produce commercial-standard photographs. Photo-enhancing and editing software skills; and the ability to plan and organise professional photo-shoots are also an integral part of the role.
| 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.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Digital Photography graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Portrait Photographer
Commercial and Industrial Photographer
Digital Stock Photographer
Fashion Photographer
Aerial Photographer
Scientific Photographer
Photojournalist
Arts & Landscape Photographer
Wildlife Photographer
Visual Artist
Graphic Designer
Multimedia Author
MI Progression
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Creative Media
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
DCU Multimedia 8
IADT Photography 8
DkIT Creative Media 7
ATU Donegal Graphic & UX Design 7
Further information
QQI Exam Fee €50.00
Administration Fee €50.00
Capitation Fee €100.00
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees 2023-2024
In August 2022, Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded.
You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
Is this course right for you?
This course is designed to equip the learner with a high level of practical knowledge, skill and competence within a range of subjects related to the Creative Media industry, specialising in the area of Digital Photography & Media.
What will you study?
The course covers the fundamentals of digital photography, including image capture, processing and digital editing techniques; creative media development, event production and digital marketing.
Areas of study to include:
Digital Photography
Image Processing
Design Skills
Digital Movie Processing
Event Production
Multimedia Project Development
Multimedia Authoring
Communications
Work Experience
Optional
Adobe Certified Associate (Image Processing Software)
5M2146 - Multimedia Production
Qualifications Obtained
5M2146 QQI Level 5 Multimedia Production.
For more information on this course, please contact: suzannahoneill@monaghaninstitute.ie
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie