Creative Media & Game Design

QQI Level 5 Certification – Creative Media (5M5048)
Duration: 2 years

Bring your ideas to life through design, creativity, and technology.

If you love being creative and want to explore careers in graphic design, web design, or game design, this course is the perfect starting point. The Creative Media & Game Design programme is packed with hands-on projects and real-world skills that will help you turn your creativity into a career.

You’ll explore all stages of the design process—from developing ideas and concepts to producing professional-quality graphics and digital content. Whether you’re interested in creating visuals for games, websites, or print, you’ll build a strong foundation in modern digital tools and design thinking.

This course is ideal for beginners or enthusiasts who are passionate about creative media and want to learn how to bring their ideas to life using the latest technology.

What You’ll Learn:

• Game Analysis & Design
• Web Design & Authoring
• Graphic Design for Print & Digital
• Image Editing & Processing
• Multimedia Content Creation
• Creative Thinking & Design Skills
• Visual Communication
• Preparing for the Workplace

Core QQI Modules:

• Games Analysis & Design
• Computer Illustrated Graphics
• Design Skills
• Image Processing
• Multimedia Authoring
• Web Authoring
• Communications
• Work Experience

Why Choose This Course?

• Learn by doing – with exciting projects and creative assignments
• Use industry-standard tools to build a portfolio of work
• Gain a solid foundation in both creative design and technical skills
• Get ready for further study or work in design, digital media, or games
• Study in a supportive environment with one-to-one guidance

Progression Paths from Creative Media Further Education:

BCFE: HDip in Multimedia and web design, Interactive digital media production. Higher National Diploma in Multimedia & Web design, Computer Games and Interactive Entertainment Development, Interactive Digital Media Production (DMP) (DLO).

Colaiste Dhulaigh DFEI – Creative Digital Media Production.

HIGHER EDUCATION: TU: Blanchardstown – Creative Digital Media. TU Tallaght: Creative Digital Media