An Accredited Digital Media Programme for Secondary Schools.

The Creative Media Passport (CMP) is an accredited, project-based media literacy and digital creativity programme for Transition Year and Senior Cycle (Ireland) and S4-S6 (Scotland). It builds real-world skills in filmmaking, storytelling, design, audio, critical thinking and responsible media use — all through hands-on, student-led learning.

Find out more about our accredited award winning course - the Creative Media Passport

What Is the Creative Media Passport?

The Creative Media Passport (CMP) is a structured, scalable, and fully accredited learning programme developed by Createschool in partnership with Learnovate (Trinity College Dublin) and an advisory board of TY Coordinators.

It provides schools with a complete digital media curriculum that is:

  • Mapped to NFQ Level4, SCQF Level 5 and aligned with the European Qualifications Framework

  • Built on practical, real-world media creation

  • Flexible for TY timetables and modular delivery

  • Award-winning (Media Literacy Ireland Highly Commended 2025, European Association of Distance Learning Highly Commended 2025, Digital Arts Education Product of the Year 2024)

The programme blends creative thinking, digital production skills, and media literacy, giving students a comprehensive passport of abilities they can bring forward to Senior Cycle, college, and careers.

What Students Learn

By completing the Creative Media Passport, students gain skills in:

  • Video production & editing

  • Storytelling and scripting

  • Audio creation & podcasting

  • Digital design and visual communication

  • Critical media literacy and online awareness

  • Managing a complete creative project from idea to final output

Students also develop key soft skills: teamwork, problem-solving, communication, reflection, and creative decision-making.

How It Works

The CMP includes:

  • 34 hours of direct instruction (delivered onsite or online)

  • 32 hours of notional learning (supported through the CMP platform)

  • A fully mapped module structure and educator guide

  • Student workbooks, project briefs, and assessment templates

  • A secure online space where students upload work for digital badges and recognition

Delivery options include:

  • Teacher-led delivery with our resources

  • Self Guided delivery, students can access the course on demand from any device.



Why Schools Choose CMP

  • Supports the new TY Programme Statement (2025)

  • Builds digital skills essential for Senior Cycle

  • Helps schools demonstrate innovation and creativity

  • Offers a meaningful alternative to ICDL/ECDL

  • Encourages reflective learning and creative confidence

  • Proven highly engaging across all ability levels

  • Ready-to-run for schools with minimal teacher prep required


Teacher Feedback

“The students were so engaged — every week they looked forward to CMP. The structure made it easy to deliver and the skills they gained were fantastic.”

— TY Coordinator, Westmeath


“It’s the first digital media course we’ve seen that actually fits TY. Practical, relevant, and student-centred.”

— English Teacher, Kildare

Bring CMP to Your School

We are currently enrolling schools for the 2025/2026 academic year.

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Alternative to ICDL