Creative Digital Media Institute

Creative digital media courses for schools

Our courses give secondary school students the skills and confidence to tell their stories through digital media. Our teacher-led Creative Media Passport leads to a recognised SCQF Level 5 qualification.

Our methodology: Learn. Create. Share.

Every course follows the same simple approach.

  • Learn: Students build a new skill through short lessons and examples.
  • Create: They use it to make something of their own: a podcast, a poster, a short film.
  • Share: They present their work, give feedback and add it to their portfolio.

Why choose our courses?

Onboarding and training  

Every teacher gets onboarding, support and step-by-step training as standard.

Teacher-led or self-guided 

You control the pace and delivery in your own classroom.

Flexible, self-paced learning 

Students can revisit lessons, catch up and keep working on the online platform, in class or at home.

Support from real people

Our team checks in regularly and is there when you need us.

Uses the tools you already have

Mobile devices, Chromebooks or computers. No specialist kit needed.

Fits your curriculum 

Works in class or as part of blended learning.

Courses

Our programs are built around core concepts and practical tools. Students exchange experiences and ideas in class, and keep each other accountable.

Creative Media Passport

How to: Make a Podcast

How To: Make a 1-Minute Movie

Creative Media Passport

A comprehensive, accredited digital media course  that introduces learners to video, audio, photography, storytelling, and media literacy.

This course has been designed to run throughout the school year as a Transition Year programme or a structured digital media course within thebroader school provision.
  • 7 Modules
  • 34 Guided learning hours
  • 32 Notional learning hours

  • Format: Online  
  • Delivery: Flexible across the school year 
  • Level: Aligned to SCQF Level 5 / MFQ Level 3 /
    EQF     Level 3
  • Assessment: Practical media projects + reflective learning 
  • Certification: Recognised, quality-assured award.

Micro Course

How to: Make a Podcast holding holding logo
A practical micro course that teaches students how to plan, record, edit, and publish their own podcast — from initial concept through to final release.
  • 10 Lessons
  • 8 Activity hours
  • 8 Notional hours
  • Format: Modular
  • Level: Beginner – Intermediate

Micro Course

How to Make a 1-min video holding logo
Get students started with the fundamentals of filmmaking and visual storytelling through a hands-on, practical online course.

Learners develop an idea, shape it into a short narrative, and produce a one-minute film.
Course Snapshot
8 Lessons
8 Activity hours
8 Notional hours
Format: Modular
Scheduling: Flexible
Level: Beginner – Intermediate

Creative Media Passport

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TY Co-ordinator Testimonials

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Video Production Micro Course

"You offer a fantastic service and it is very easy to deal with you as an organisation. You made my job as transition year co-ordinator very easy which often is an issue when dealing with external organisations."

– TY Co-ordinator, Dublin

Video Production Micro Course

"Great content, pitched at the right level, fantastic introduction to stop motion and film production"

– Teacher, Bray, Wicklow

Audio Production Course

"Overall I think it is a great course. I think it was well structured and easy to follow and gave the students a great starting foundation."

– Teacher, Wicklow

Video Production Micro Course

"The programme is well structured and instills confidence in pupils as they are able to progress through it themselves. The pupils really enjoyed the content of the course as it was very current so they related well to it."

– Principal, Donegal

Ready to bring creative digital media  to your school?

Creative Digital Media Institute (CDMI)

Address
Createschool HQ
Screen Hub, Clermont House,
Rathnew, Co. Wicklow
A67 X566
Phone
+353 (0)1 452 8533
+353 86 6998453
E-mail
info@cdminstitute.com
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri     –    9:00 - 16:30

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