Creating Digital Worlds at Griffith College
Interactive digital media is everywhere these days. Whether it's the latest indie game that has gone viral, a VR experience that transports you to another world, or an app that tells stories in ways we never imagined, digital creativity is changing how we connect with each other and the world around us.
At Griffith College, the MSc in Interactive Digital Media gives students the tools and freedom to dive headfirst into this exciting field. It's not just about learning software or coding - though there's plenty of that - it's about developing the creative confidence to build something that matters.
This course attracts students who want to make things that people will actually care about. And this year, two projects really showed what's possible when you give talented people the right support and environment.
Bringing History to Life: The Richmond Experience
Pamela, Cristian, Camilo, and Arantza took on a project that hits very close to home. The Richmond Experience uses VR to transport you back to 1844, when our very own Dublin campus was the Richmond Bridewell prison.
You become a journalist from the Freeman's Journal, walking through the prison with a virtual officer as your guide. You hear from inmates, learn their stories, and eventually find yourself in the cell where Daniel O'Connell himself was once held. It's history you can experience, not just read about. This represents cutting-edge technology that continues to evolve rapidly, what better way to learn about the past than to literally see it with your own eyes?
The entire project was built in three months. When they demonstrated it to visitors and staff, the response was genuinely powerful. That's what happens when technical skill and hard work meets genuine passion for storytelling.
If you want to find out more about this project, feel free to visit their website here
A Game That Stays With You: Fragments of Eren
When Canberk and Kubra started the MSc in Interactive Digital Media, they both knew they wanted to bring their creative visions to life digitally. They then spent months crafting Fragments of Eren, a beautifully understated game about memory and what we leave behind.
The game drops you into a pixel-art village where every conversation matters. There's no rushing through levels or chasing high scores. Instead, you're invited to slow down, explore, and really listen to the characters you meet. It's the kind of game that sticks with you long after you've stopped playing. In a landscape constantly providing fast-paced dopamine hits to keep players engaged, this slice-of-life exploration into the power of connections and memory proves a breath of fresh air.
What started as a college project has now attracted industry interest. Canberk and Kubra are currently seeking funding to develop it further, proof that great ideas nurtured in the right environment can go places you never expected.
Play the game for yourself, and find out more by visiting here
Why This Course Works
These aren't one-off success stories. They're the result of a course that has been designed to push students to explore their creativity in a digital landscape that is constantly evolving.
Students spend their time working on real projects, like these, with proper industry tools. The teaching staff, who've been there and done it themselves, push students to experiment and take risks. And because collaboration is built into everything, students learn to present their work, take feedback, and iterate constantly.
The course was updated this year to keep pace with where the industry is heading. VR, AR, interactive storytelling, experience design, whatever emerges next, graduates will be ready for it.
Ready to Jump In?
The MSc in Interactive Digital Media is where you go when you're serious about making digital experiences that matter.
Ready to start your own digital creative journey? Applications for the next intake are now open. Attend one of our upcoming information sessions to meet current students and faculty, see our facilities, and get your questions answered. You can also schedule a one-on-one consultation to discuss how this program fits your career goals.
Find out more about this programme here
Still have questions? Contact our admissions team at [email protected] to find out more.
