Creative Digital Media

Program Overview

This four-year degree program in Digital Media Design equips students with skills in web development, digital photography, storytelling, filmmaking, graphic design, and interactive media. Through mandatory and elective courses, students develop a comprehensive understanding of digital media theory and practice, preparing them for diverse careers in design, marketing, advertising, filmmaking, and other industries.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year One
• Digital Photography (Mandatory)
• Introduction to Digital Media (Mandatory)
• Personal Development (Mandatory)
• Visual Creativity (Mandatory)
• Web Development 1 (Mandatory)
• Year Two
• Web Development 2 (Mandatory)
• Design Process & Practice (Mandatory)
• Universal Design (Mandatory)
• Storytelling & Narrative (Mandatory)
• Studio Photography & Image Production (Mandatory)
• Year Three
• Website Design 1 (Mandatory)
• Multimedia Development 1 (Mandatory)
• Visual Design Fundamentals (Mandatory)
• Group Project (Phase 1) (Mandatory)
• Digital Video Techniques (Mandatory)
• Year Three
• Website Design 2 (Mandatory)
• Digital Audio (Mandatory)
• Multimedia Development 2 (Mandatory)
• Group Project (Phase 2) (Mandatory)
• Documentary Filmmaking (Mandatory)
• Year Four
• Sound Design (Mandatory)
• Content Management Systems (Mandatory)
• Professional Practice (Mandatory)
• Brand Identity Design (Mandatory)
• Drama Filmmaking (Mandatory)
• Digital Media within Society (Mandatory)
• Year Four
• 3D Environments (Elective)
• Digital Marketing (Elective)
• Professional Project (Elective)
• Semester Away (Elective)
• Work Experience (Elective)
• Year Four
• Final Year Project (Phase 1) (Mandatory)
• Critical Theory (Mandatory)
• Creative Practice Thinking (Mandatory)
• Professional Digital Video (Mandatory)
• Application Design & Development (Mandatory)
• Year Four
• Advanced Post Production (Mandatory)
• Final Year Project (Phase 2) (Mandatory)
• User Experience Design (Mandatory)
• Culture, Media and Technology (Mandatory)

Careers:

• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Branding
• Marketing
• Advertising
• Filmmaking
• Web Designer
• Game Development
• Interactive Designer
• User Experience Designer (UX)
• App Developer
• Animator
• Creative Consultant

Other:

• Students may choose a device running Windows or OSX (Apple) operating system.
• Apple devices are available from the HEANET store.
• Students are advised to purchase an annual subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud (all apps).
This is available from the HEANET store. This approximately 20 euro per month.