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Limerick School of Art & Design
LC517
Code: LC517
Programme Level: 8
CAO Points 2016: 280
Duration: 4 years
Class Contact Hours:
Yr 1: 24 hrs per week | Yr 2: 22 hrs per week
Yr 3: 20 hrs per week | Yr 4: 18 hrs per week
Location:
Clonmel Campus, Co. Tipperary
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 2 H5
& 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving
Certificate subjects, including
Mathematics and English or Irish.
Note: Optional Portfolio
CAO applicants can avail of up to 200
bonus points by presenting a portfolio of
selected work for evaluation. However, a
portfolio is not a required element for
acceptance on the programme. See
www.lit.ie/courses/LC517 for further
information.
QQI FET/FETAC Applicants:
A full QQI FET/FETAC Level 5 award,
including a distinction grade in at least
three modules.
Mature Applicants:
Refer to section ‘Entry Requirements’ for
further information.
Second Year entry level:
Applicants who wish to transfer into
second year of this programme will
require a Level 6 qualification with 3
distinctions.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact: Mr. Eamon Dalton &
Mr. Michael Kiely, Programme Leaders
Tel: 0504 28490
Email: Eamon.Dalton@lit.ie
Michael.Kiely@lit.ie
Web: www.lit.ie/Courses/LC517
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Creative Media & Design
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
What is the programme about?
The aim of this programme is to meet the demand for graduates with both visual and interactive design skills
that can produce immersive digital media experiences. Graduates will be able to work in a range of roles and
contexts across the Digital Media, Design and Technology sectors. Graduates will be equipped with knowledge
and skills related to Interface & User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Visualisation (in both an
interactive and non-interactive context), Augmented and Mixed Reality, Web Technologies & Motion Graphics.
The programme offering blends technology with visual and interactive design practices to produce unique
graduates. The programme is heavily focused on the needs and requirements of the digital media sector. To
this end, students are provided with comprehensive lectures, tutorials and workshops in creative, design &
technological fields. Students also gain valuable work experience and opportunities to collaborate with external
organisations and agencies by undertaking client-led external briefs.
Delivery focuses on foundational visual and interactive design principles, complemented with the development
of technological skills. As the programme progresses, there is a greater emphasis on the creation of an overall
immersive digital media experience. This is achieved through cross-modular projects that require students to
be cognisant of both creative and technical requirements in the conception and execution of project briefs.
Who is the programme suited to?
This programme is suited to individuals that have an interest in design and creative technologies and the
potential that digital media offers individuals, organisations and wider society.
Modules
Year 1: Multimedia Technology, Audio Storytelling, Visual Language, Interpersonal Development, Design
Studio I - Critical & Creative Thinking, Digital Media Management and Networks, Interactive Programming I,
Design Studio II - Interaction Design, Motion Graphics I, 3D Modelling I - Introduction to Modelling for
Animation, Visual Design.
Year 2: Interactive Programming II, Design Studio III - User Interface Design, Media Writing, Web Design
Techniques, Media Capture and Editing, Front-End Web Technologies, Information Visualisation, Effective
Teamwork, Motion Graphics II, Web Content Management Systems.
Year 3: Database Technology, Server Side Programming I, Interactive Visualisation, Professional
Development, Audio Environments, Digital Literacies, Augmented & Mixed Reality Environments,
Management of Digital Media Projects, Interaction Design: Research Methods, Web Development
Frameworks*, Video Environments*, Employment Placement.
*Students choose one of these electives in year 3.
Year 4: Law, Copyright and Ethics, Instructional Design, Web Analytics & Advertising, Media Psychology,
Venture Management, Emerging Technologies and Trends in Digital Media, Multimedia Project.
What can I do after the programme?
On successful completion of the programme, job opportunities for graduates include: Digital Media Designer,
Web Developer, Multimedia Developer, Interaction Designer, User Experience Designer, Augmented and
Immersive Experience Designer, Motion Graphic Designer and many more. Graduates work for IBM Dublin,
Cartrawler Dublin, Feedhenry Waterford, Emagine Media Waterford, ICON PLC Limerick, TSSG Waterford,
Setanta College Thurles, Hibernia College Dublin, Storytoys Dublin, among others.
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