Companies in Ireland specialising in post-production visual-effects, video production and animation have experienced very strong growth recently, and several of these industry leading companies have worked with FET College Ballyfermot to design this unique course.
This course provides a unique opportunity for applicants who have a keen interest in obtaining the skills to work in post-production in visual effects, video production and animation.
Practical experience will be gained in the course with industry-leading creative media companies. In this traineeship, you will have the opportunity of going on placement in a creative media industry for 12 weeks. The remainder of the course time will be completed at FET College Ballyfermot.
Certification QQI Level 5 Certificate in Creative Media 5M5048.
| College | City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot |
| Course ID | 203178 |
| Course Location | Ballyfermot, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 10 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 5 Certificate in Creative Media |
| Course Start Date | 16th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Course Fee | €0 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in this college Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+) CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English. Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students. A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number. The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+) Minimum entry requirements for all level 5 courses QQI Level 4 award or equivalent Five O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a Merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or a relevant QQI Level 4 certificate In addition to the Entry Requirements, for this course applicants will be invited to a 20-minute interview. At the interview you must bring or send in advance a portfolio with samples of some of your recent creative work. Please see the ‘Portfolio Guidelines’ for details. |
| Career Path | Level 5 graduates may also apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution). Graduates of this programme have gained employment in leading studios in Ireland in areas of animation, VFX and video post-production. |
| Course Code | VFA |
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