Mayo College of Further Education & Training (Castlebar Campus) Digital Design With Marketing

Course Aim

Graphic and Web Design is the foundation of the multimedia industry which is at the forefront of today’s Technological Industry. Companies see the importance of marketing and branding; be it in printable or digital form. Social Media has become many companies main form of advertising and promotion which requires design elements and animated interaction to attract potential markets and retain the interest of existing clients.  Professionally designed graphics, user friendly websites and integrated, streamlined marketing efforts can transform a company’s branding successfully.

This course will enable students to gain the knowledge, experience and design skills required to work and flourish in the Digital Design Industry. Successful students will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Multimedia Production. All students complete a two week work experience placement as part of their studies on this course.

Course Content
Multimedia Authoring
Multimedia Project Development
Design Skills
Digital Marketing
Digital Photography
Graphic Design Skills
Image Processing
Web Authoring
Work Experience
Communications or Customer Service

Requirements

• Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Cert Applied
• A QQI/FETAC Level 4 qualification
• Mature students (age 23+) welcome
• Interview