Creative Digital Media

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Two Creative Digital Media students with their laptops
Two Creative Digital Media students with their laptops
Type of Programme
Full-time
Number of Places
40
Duration
4 Years
Course Code
MT 824
Entry Requirements
410 CAO Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements as listed below.
Application Deadline
See CAO for details
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 8

Brian Doyle

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Overview

Creative digital media combines the creativity of art and design with the skills and knowledge of computer technologies and programming to create interactive digital media products. Creative digital media comes in many different formats. It can be almost anything you can hear or see like text, image, music, sound, video, film, animation, and more. By combining media, content and interactivity, those interested in creative digital media can take on and work with a variety of media forms to get their content to communicate across a variety of platforms and in some cases perform interactive experiences.

You will be introduced to the most up-to- date design and media industry software and hardware. The course will also support the development of contemporary critical awareness to assist you in your academic studies. You will be given the opportunity to develop your presentation skills and learn to create innovative creative digital media projects. You will produce projects in digital media design, video production, music technology, computer programming, digital marketing, media business, animation, virtual reality, user experience (UX), user interface design (UI), digital culture and much more!

The work placement (minimum of 13 weeks in year 3) is supported by a member of academic staff in MTU together with a workplace mentor. The aim of the work placement is to introduce the student to structured employment in a relevant work sector and to develop the student’s understanding of the organisation, its procedures and technology. Students may also choose to study abroad on an Erasmus exchange instead of the work placement.

What will I study?

First year at a glance

  • Web Design Basics: interactive web design HTML and CSS
  • Moving Image and Sound: introduction to the theories and practical application of time-based AV media production
  • Creative and Enterprise: the study of business systems, operations and Learning communication and business writing skills
  • Design Basics: visual design solutions for basic media design problems
  • Introduction to Digital Media: knowledge and practical use of digital media formats and devices
  • Media Group Project: projects involving actual or virtual scenarios, simple games, animations, and video and audio for interactive applications
  • Project Management: this module introduces students to the theory and practice of project management
  • Introduction to AV Technology: the study of audio and video technology – audio video recording, storage and editing equipment and processes
  • Interaction and Media: developing content for web browsers, interactive media players
  • Electives include: Film Language; Media Design; Animation Principles; and Interface Design

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

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Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

  • score the necessary CAO points and
  • meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other subjects. The six subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.

 

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

Career options

Employment Opportunities

Areas of specialist employment include:

  • E-learning
  • Game and app development
  • 3D design
  • Animation
  • Interactive programming
  • Audio technology
  • Video and Film Producer
  • User Experience Design
  • Virtual Reality

Many graduates also continue to the higher diploma and/or master level to progress their career.

Progression

Further Studies

Suitably qualified graduates are eligible to apply for:

  • MA in Public Relations with New Media
  • MA in Journalism and Digital Content Creation
  • MA in E-learning Design and Development
  • MA by Research
  • PhD

For details, visit crawford.mtu.ie

Question Time

Visual Communications is a graphic design course that focuses on creative design for the printed and electronic media.

Creative Digital Media investigates a broader spectrum and focuses on areas such as digital media design, digital media technology, video production, music technology, computer programming, digital marketing, media business, animation, virtual reality, user experience (UX), user interface design (UI) and digital culture.

Yes, it is a diverse course, allowing you to study in a variety of disciplines for example, music technology, electronics, digital technology, computing, marketing and business and much more. You will work in cutting edge areas such as virtual and augmented reality and tangible computing.

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