Hello, my name is Emma O’Connor. I am a 25 year old student from Co. Kildare. I study Creative Digital Media in Technological University Dublin and I am Blanchardstown based. I also work park time in retail, and have done so for 7 years. In my spare time I like to keep active so I attend the gym regularly and I also participate in a lot of volunteer work with Barretstown.
My Beginning
I began studying Creative Digital Media in the September of 2021. I decided to study Creative Digital Media in Technological University Dublin because I wanted to explore my passion for creativity and technology. It offers a chance to learn new skills and techniques that are in high demand in various industries like film, television, radio, gaming, advertising etc. This course allows me to express my creativity through digital mediums and opens doors to a world of endless possibilities so when I first got told I was accepted into this course I was excited to dive right in and embark on a journey of innovation and artistic expression. I was also very excited to learn a various amount of modules, I think this is the best way to see what industry you would be best suited for.
My Journey
Throughout college we explored various aspects of digital media. In first year we studied things from Storytelling & Narrative to Photography, second year we took on Website Design 1&2, Digital Audio and Digital Video Techniques and now in third year we have and will study modules like Sound Design, Brand Identity, and Digital Media within society, however there is plenty more modules that you can view here . We have also all engaged in collaborative projects with fellow students, fostering team work and creativity. Not only has this course added to my skill set but also my confidence, communication within teams, and has just made me grow as a person massively. By the end of this year I hope to have hands-on experience through work experience/placement and I hope to graduate the class of 2024 and go on to sit level 8 in 2024/25.
My Goals
By the end of 2024 I hope to have graduated with my Level 7 Degree in Creative Digital Media, I also hope to have progressed into year 4 and be given the opportunity to potentially graduate in 2025 with a level 8 degree. My goals are to be apart of the radio industry. This course has thought me so much about audio, sound design and it’s something I love doing, they are the modules I thrive in the most and now that I see I enjoy audio, I really want this to be apart of my future career. I would love to get into radio production because it lets us unleash our creativity and bring stories to life through the power of sound. Radio has a unique ability to connect with people on an emotional level, you have the opportunity to inspire, inform and entertain making a lasting impact on your audience, you get to be apart of a talented team where you can educate, entertain and provide a sense of companionship to listeners near and far.