Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media

Faculty of Business and Humanities
Award Class
Awards
BA (Hons)
Programme Code CR_HMMED_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 8
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 240
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2021
Department MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
Field of Study 2130 - Multimedia
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth a fundamental understanding of the theory, concepts and methods in designing, creating, and deploying interactive media.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind the application of theoretical, practical, and management skills to the design and implementation of interactive media solutions.
PO3 Skill - Range the application of interactive media tools and techniques to solve complex design problems with creativity, imagination and confidence, by means of research, analysis, design, development, communication and management.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity the ability to select, evaluate and apply appropriate technologies and methodologies to develop and implement an appropriate solution to meet the requirements of industry
PO5 Competence - Context the ability to combine technical and conceptual skills to define a problem while employing creativity and innovation to implement solutions using appropriate design principles.
PO6 Competence - Role the ability to work alone, or in a team, to manage a multimedia project through all stages, addressing design, technical, and management issues.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn an ability to monitor and analyse the changing directions and technologies in the Interactive Media sector, and the ability and discipline to broaden and deepen their own knowledge base through further study, research and professional development.
PO8 Competence - Insight a comprehensive understanding of the psychological, sociological and economic implications of Interactive Media for themselves, client groups, industry, and the community at large.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MMED6002 Creative Enterprise VALERIE RENEHAN 3 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
MMED6003 Design Basics - Still Image VALERIE RENEHAN 3 5
MMED6004 Introduction to Digital Media VALERIE RENEHAN 5 5
MMED6011 Moving Image & Sound VALERIE RENEHAN 4 5
COMP6001 Web Design Basics VALERIE RENEHAN 5 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MMED6024 Interaction & Media VALERIE RENEHAN 5 5
MMED6005 Introduction to AV Technology VALERIE RENEHAN 5 5
MMED6010 Media Group Project VALERIE RENEHAN 2 5
MMED6029 Multimedia Project Management VALERIE RENEHAN 3 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MMED6001 Animation Principles VALERIE RENEHAN 2 5
MMED6013 Time Based Media Design VALERIE RENEHAN 4 5
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MMED6035 Creative Thinking and Design VALERIE RENEHAN 1 5
MMED6006 Film Language VALERIE RENEHAN 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MMED6017 Creative Image Design VALERIE RENEHAN 3 5
MMED6030 Digital & Analogue Technology VALERIE RENEHAN 4 5
COMP6011 Interactive Scripting VALERIE RENEHAN 3 5
MMED6025 Interpreting Sound & Music VALERIE RENEHAN 2 5
MMED6028 Portfolio Development VALERIE RENEHAN 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MMED6020 Applied Animation VALERIE RENEHAN 3 5
MMED6021 Cinematography VALERIE RENEHAN 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MMED7014 Web - Design & Implementations VALERIE RENEHAN 1 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MMED6036 Human Interface Design VALERIE RENEHAN 1 5
MMED6022 Interactive Activities VALERIE RENEHAN 4 5
MMED6009 Media, Culture and Society VALERIE RENEHAN 4 5
MMED6023 User Experience Design VALERIE RENEHAN 2 5
MMED6027 Work Placement Preparation VALERIE RENEHAN 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MMED6018 Storytelling VALERIE RENEHAN 3 5
MMED6007 User Interface Design VALERIE RENEHAN 3 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MMED7001 AV Technology VALERIE RENEHAN 4 5
MMED7003 Developing Web Applications VALERIE RENEHAN 5 5
MMED7005 Ethics & Aesthetics VALERIE RENEHAN 2 5
MMED7008 Marketing & Media Law VALERIE RENEHAN 4 5
MMED7009 Media Business Project VALERIE RENEHAN 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MMED7004 E-Learning VALERIE RENEHAN 4 5
MMED7006 Experimental Video VALERIE RENEHAN 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MMED7007 Immersive Environments VALERIE RENEHAN 3 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PLAC7016 Work Placement - Digital Media VALERIE RENEHAN 1 30
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MMED8007 Digital Culture VALERIE RENEHAN 4 5
MMED8019 Direction Concepts VALERIE RENEHAN 3 5
MMED8011 Media Business & Enterprise VALERIE RENEHAN 4 5
MMED8021 Multimedia System Development VALERIE RENEHAN 4 5
MMED8022 Virtual Reality Technology VALERIE RENEHAN 5 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MMED8008 Independent Video Production VALERIE RENEHAN 2 5
MMED8026 Tangible Computing VALERIE RENEHAN 2 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MMED8005 Ethics & Professional Practice VALERIE RENEHAN 2 5
MMED8003 Final Year Multimedia Project VALERIE RENEHAN 3 15
MMED8027 Usability and UX Evaluation VALERIE RENEHAN 1 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MMED7011 Content Management on the Web VALERIE RENEHAN 4 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MMED8020 Studio Technology VALERIE RENEHAN 3 5
ARTS8032 Video & Compositing TRISH BRENNAN 5 5