The course consists of modules such as visual design, interactivity, theory, audio visual (including photography) and professional development.
This course places a strong emphasis on creativity, collaboration, design and innovation, and developing students’ practical skills to a high standard. Students are also encouraged to develop the theoretical skills necessary to critically analyse key media issues, both in terms of its technological manifestation and its social impact.
What makes this course different
Industry Experience
In Year 3 students can spend 6 weeks in industry where they gain important contacts within the industry to help them in their future careers.
Individual Major Project
Students are also offered the opportunity to showcase their creative ideas and skills to the public and prospective employers with their final-year project exhibited at the annual end-of-year Creative Media Degree Show, the Fís Graduate Showcase.
Great Employment Opportunities
100% of graduates are in employment or further study after 6 months of graduating. 86% of graduates are in a permanent contract after 6 months of graduating.
Understanding the Industry
Creative Media encompasses a wide range of skillsets across many key creative fields – audio, film, web, interactivity and design. Creative media professionals can contribute and collaborate in any creative team environment to create successful and impactful multimedia projects. It is all about sharing information with others in a unique, effective way, be it with an article, podcast, photograph, graphic, animation, or video.
Every company within every industry needs creative content to get their brand, product, and story told. Digital content is one of the most in-demand and evolving mediums in industries such as marketing, advertising, entertainment, and education.
- Career Opportunities
Those who complete this programme will be prepared for careers in areas such as: - Creative Direction and Art Direction
- Digital and Graphic designer
- Digital Media Production and Post-Production
- Content Creation and Vlogging
- Photography and Visual Storytelling
- UX/UI Design and Interactive Media
- Motion Graphics and Animation
- AI Content Creator
- Social Media Management and Digital Marketing
- Creative Strategy and Brand Communication
- Web and App Design
- Podcasting and Audio Production
- Immersive and Extended Reality (XR) Media
- Technical Writing and Digital Communication
- Freelance Creative Practice and Entrepreneurship
- Digital Art, Visual Communication, and Exhibition Practice
Course Delivery and Modules
This course provides a practice-based and research-informed learning environment where students explore the intersections of design, storytelling, and emerging technology.
Through studio-based and collaborative projects, they will develop skills in digital content creation, UX/UI design, video/audio production and creative applications of AI and extended reality (XR), while engaging thoughtfully with the ethical and social dimensions of contemporary media.