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Social Media Content Creation 

At BFEI located in Blackrock,Co.Dublin we offer a one year, QQI Level 5 Social Media Content Creation course

Do you want to learn how to create captivating, creative content for social media? Do you have an area of interest or expertise and want to understand the process involved in producing professional, high-quality visuals and videos that captivate an audience?  

This comprehensive course will take you through the entire content creation journey, from making eye-catching visuals to implementing effective digital marketing strategies. Ideal for aspiring content creators, influencers, designers, marketers and entrepreneurs. This course will equip you with the technical skills and strategic knowledge needed to excel across many digital platforms.  

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to: 

  • Create professional social media content, high quality images, and videos. 
  • Execute digital marketing strategies that expand your reach. 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of key aspects of advertising such as: branding, media tracking, campaign planning and target audience. 
  • Build a content portfolio across various digital media. 
  • You will develop interpersonal skills and engage in practical work experience. 
Course Code SMI
Duration 1 Year
Number of Places 24
Contact Hours 20
Days per WK 5 Days

What will I study?

The following module are covered on the course:

Year 1 Digital Marketing Digital Photography Digital Editing Behavioural Studies Advertising Computer Illustrated Graphics Personal Effectiveness Work Experience

Entry Requirements

  • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 06/H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award.
  •  Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability.

Assessment and Certification

  • This course is cerified by QQI.
  • Assessment is based on a combination of assignments and exams.
  • You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Creative Media 5M5048.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas: 

  • Content Creator
  • Content Manager 
  • Social Media Influencer 
  • Entrepreneur 
  • Digital Marketing  
  • Advertising Executive 
  •  Photographer 
  • Digital Sales and Marketing 

Progression

PROGRESSION TO FURTHER STUDIES

If you want to get a degree, then you can apply through the CAO system for entry into courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as:

Check out more progression options by downloading the BFEI Progression Pathways Chart.

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