Institute of Art, Design + Technology DĂşn Laoghaire
Postgraduate + Professional Development Prospectus 2016
Art + Research Collaboration Broadcast Production for Radio + Television Business in Cultural Event Management Critical Research Cyberpsychology Data Visualisation Human Computer Interaction Public Cultures and Society
Screenwriting for Film + Television Sport Psychology User Experience Design
iadt + you
Radio Production
You’re thinking about the future. So are we.
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Fáilte go dtí Institiúid Ealaíne, Deartha agus Teicneolaíochta Dhún Laoghaire.
Tá tusa ag smaoineamh ar an todhchaí. Is amhlaidh atá muid féin freisin. Sin é an fáth go bhfuil ár gcuid cúrsaí ceaptha chun céimithe a chruthú ar lucht smaointeoireachta iad chomh maith le lucht déanta gníomhartha. Na mic léinn de chuid na hInstitiúide, foghlaimíonn siad ó bhaill foirne atá cumasach, tiomanta, agus baineann siad tairbhe as tacaíocht ó chomhpháirtithe tionscail ar nós IBM agus Intel. Is daoine nuálacha iad ár gcéimithe, a mbíonn fios na teicneolaíochta acu, agus tá an cháil orthu gur daoine iad atá treallúsach, praiticiúil agus seiftiúil. Bain leas as an réamheolaire seo chun iniúchadh a dhéanamh ar an gcur chuige idirdhisciplíneach ar leith atá ag Dámh na Fiontraíochta agus na nDaonnachtaí, mar aon leis na cúrsaí comhoibritheacha beoga a bhíonn á reáchtáil ag Dámh na Scannán, na hEalaíne agus na dTeicneolaíochtaí Cruthaitheacha. Is sa dara dámh thuasluaite sin atá an Scoil Náisiúnta Scannán, ionad barr feabhais na hÉireann don oideachas agus oiliúint um scannáin, beochan, agus craoladh. De bhrí go bhfuil cúrsaí againn i réimsí idir an Chibearshíceolaíocht agus Dearadh um Eispéireas Úsáideoirí agus Scríbhneoireacht Scáileáin i gcomhair Scannán agus Teilifíse, is furasta a fheiceáil cén fáth a bhfuil Institiúid Ealaíne, Deartha agus Teicneolaíochta Dhún Laoghaire amuigh chun tosaigh i measc sholáthraithe ardoideachais na hÉireann sna hearnálacha cruthaitheacha cultúrtha agus teicneolaíochta. Roghnaigh Institiúid Ealaíne, Deartha agus Teicneolaíochta Dhún Laoghaire inniu agus beidh buntáiste agat amárach. –
Dr Annie Doona, President
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You’re thinking about the future. So are we. That’s why our courses are designed to create graduates who are thinkers as well as doers. Students at IADT learn from talented, committed staff, and benefit from the support of industry partners such as IBM and Intel. Innovative and technologically savvy, our graduates have a reputation for being enterprising, practical and resourceful. Use this prospectus to explore the unique, interdisciplinary approach of the Faculty of Enterprise + Humanities, and the vibrant, collaborative courses run by the Faculty of Film, Art + Creative Technologies. The latter is also home to the National Film School, Ireland’s centre of excellence for education and training in film, animation, and broadcasting. With courses ranging from Cyberpsychology and User Experience Design to Screenwriting for Film + Television, you will see why IADT has become Ireland’s leading higher education provider for the creative cultural and technological sectors. Choose IADT today and get a headstart on tomorrow.
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Welcome to IADT
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Contents
Faculty of Enterprise + Humanities ↳
Department of Humanities + Arts Management Postgraduate Diploma
Business in Cultural Event Management
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MA
Public Cultures + Society 09
Faculty of Film, Art + Creative Technologies ↳
Department of Design + Visual Arts
Department of Film + Media
Department of Technology + Psychology
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MA
MSc
Art + Research Collaboration
Screenwriting for 14 Film + Television 15
Professional Development Courses (Special Purpose Awards) ↳
Cyberpsychology (part-time) 17
MA
MSc
Broadcast Production for Radio + Television 16
User Experience Design (part-time) 18
Certificate in
Certificate in
Radio Production 20
Cyberpsychology 21 Certificate in
Human Computer Interaction 22 Certificate in
Data Visualisation
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Certificate in
Sport Psychology
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Certificate in
Critical Research (Foundation, Futures + Skills) 25
Why Choose IADT?
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Fees 2015/16
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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Resources + Facilities
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Directorate of Creativity, Innovation + Research
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Location
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Academic + Student Affairs Office
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Undergraduate Courses at IADT
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Student Services
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Contact
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As the national centre for courses in art, design, film, media and interactive media, our facilities are as excellent as you would expect.
What we’ve got
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Why Choose IADT?
Course Facilities Specialised, industry-standard equipment includes TV and radio studios, digital video editing, photographic studios (including digital photographic techniques) and advanced workstations (e.g. Silicon Graphics and high-end Macintosh and PC platforms). Spacious and well-equipped studios provide up to date equipment across a range of disciplines. Extensive computer laboratories serve both general purpose computing needs and high-end specialised requirements for multimedia design, development and programming. There are laboratories and workshops for electronics and networking. National Film School Our state-of-the-art building was officially opened by President Michael D Higgins in November 2013. The best in Ireland, facilities include the first HD TV studio in any academic institution (and only the second – after TV3 – in Ireland). Two new TV / film studios have HD capability. There is a digital effects, green screen, and news TV studio, along with two new radio studios, control rooms, a scene dock, lecture rooms, and a newsroom. Two outside broadcast units can operate and link into the facilities. VLAB VLAB is IADT’s high-end visualisation system that instantly displays 3D stereo environments based on its user position and movements. It allows a user to stand within a cube-shaped structure and interact with a virtual environment created through the projection of images onto the walls and floor. High quality sound makes the experience all the more real. The VLAB can be used for visual and cognitive experiments in a broad range of 3D scenarios and environments. It is also useful in creating/ testing prototypes during product development phases.
Pitch Our all-weather floodlit football pitch is available for use by student clubs and teams.
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Restaurant Hot meals and snacks are available from Monday to Friday, and on the Saturdays when the Institute is open.
Location Our campus is on Kill Avenue, approximately 2km from the centre of DĂşn Laoghaire. DĂşn Laoghaire town is on the coast, 11km south of Dublin city centre. A high-amenity area with a splendid harbour and surrounded by rolling mountains, it is a thriving centre for festivals, cultural events and commercial activities. It has swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts and sports centres, as well as a variety of restaurants, pubs, the Pavilion theatre, shopping centres and parks. Nearby towns include Blackrock, Monkstown, Dalkey and Killiney. Campus The IADT campus also provides a beautiful and relaxing environment in which to study and belong. We look forward to welcoming you on campus for an exciting new journey that will offer you the chance to study the subject that is your passion, have new experiences and find new ways of thinking.
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The Library Alongside print materials, the Library has a specialist area dedicated to electronic media, with PCs, Macs, wide screen TVs, DVD players and numerous Internet resources. Explore it at library.iadt.ie .
The Faculty offers courses at Levels 7, 8 and 9, specialising in Entrepreneurship, Arts Management, and English, Media + Cultural Studies and Public Cultures. Our two postgraduate courses are an MA in Public Cultures and Society and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Cultural Event Management. A Masters degree by research is also available. Our two post graduate courses have been re-validated following the April 2015 Programmatic Review.
“Our courses use a unique, interdisciplinary approach that provides transferable skills applicable across a range of sectors and occupations. Innovation is at the heart of all our courses.�
Enterprise + Humanities
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Faculty of Enterprise + Humanities
Head of Department of Entrepreneurship Dr Therese Moylan, BA, MBA, PhD
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Head of Faculty Dr Josephine Browne BSc, BComm, MBS, BL, PhD
Head of Department of Humanities + Arts Management
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Dr Paula Gilligan, BEd, PhD
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Department of Humanities + Arts Management
Postgraduate Diploma in
Business in Cultural Event Management This course delivers a core business qualification focused specifically on the cultural sector and how to manage associated events successfully.
Course Code DL906 – Level 9 Award Application Date Friday, 6th May 2016, 4pm. Second round 24th August 2016, 4pm
What is Cultural Event Management? This course delivers a core business qualification focused specifically on the cultural sector and how to manage associated events successfully. Teaching is concentrated on Thursday evening and Friday and some Saturday workshops. The business modules are contextualised to the cultural sector and you will develop core business skills to succeed in a variety of careers. On successful completion of the course, you will be able to: – Critically evaluate and understand the nature of integration of business know-how e.g. strategy, marketing, HR and management as they relate to cultural event management – Analyse and critically evaluate cultural policy as it impacts on cultural event management – Conceptualise, plan, understand and critically evaluate the context of cultural events – Diagnose problems relating to cultural event management and conduct sectoral research – Critically evaluate the legal and financial management issues associated with a cultural event and develop appropriate strategies – Collaborate effectively on an individual basis or as a member of a team within the constraints of time, finance and other resources – Progress to professional careers and to Masters and / or PhD – Think critically in light of social, cultural, philosophical and ethical business issues as they relate to cultural event management
where places are available. Duration 1 year Places 20 Min Entry Requirements –
Undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level
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Applicants may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence which can be verified through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process.
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A minimum of two years work experience
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Shortlisted applicants may be called for interview
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Two references must also support your application
Fees €3,000 per annum Contact Dr Paula Gilligan Phone – 01 239 4749 Email – paula.gilligan@iadt.ie
What will I be able to do when I graduate? You may find employment as/in: – Cultural event managers in arts organisations – Course co-ordinators and managers in the festival sector – Event management companies, providing services to a wide range of clients – Freelance workers – emerging “cultural entrepreneurs” – Specialist managers within the cultural industries e.g. music promoters – Managers and owner/managers within the creative industries You may be able to continue your studies to Masters and/ or PhD level in Ireland or abroad. What modules will I study? Cultural Event Management, Digital Marketing, Fundraising and Sponsorship, Law, HRM and Volunteerism, Strategic Management, Cultural Policy, Finance, Cultural Entrepreneurship Experience.
Public Cultures + Society Public Cultures + Society is an emerging field in the arts, most notably in the area of the arts, arts activism, arts + critiques, and cultural policy.
Course Code DL905 – Level 9 Award Application Date Friday, 6th May 2016, 4pm. Second round 24th August 2016, 4pm where places are available Duration 1 year Places 20 Min Entry Requirements –
Undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level
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Applicants may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence, which can be verified through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process
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Shortlisted applicants may be called for interview
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Two references must also support your application
Fees €4,000 per annum Contact Dr Paula Gilligan Phone – 01 239 4749 Email – paula.gilligan@iadt.ie
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MA in
What is Public Cultures + Society? ‘Public Cultures’ refers to public policies, ideas, communication and behaviour in society. It also deals with the relationship between individuals and the state. Key areas of interest include public/private culture and public life, citizenship, the mechanisms of governments, the media, the arts and the public realm. Public Cultures and Society is also an emerging field in the arts, most notably in the area of the arts, arts activism, arts and critiques, and cultural policy. What will I be doing? This course offers an interdisciplinary approach to public cultures and society in Ireland and internationally. It is ideal for recent graduates from a range of humanities disciplines who wish to build their knowledge. It also offers those in media, new media, the public sector and arts advocacy an opportunity to acquire a postgraduate qualification. The Course runs on Thursday afternoon and Fridays. On completion of the course, graduates will: – Be able to construct their own intellectual pathways from a range of specialised modules featuring different fields of study within the context of public culture – Have the advanced skills to develop the research dimension of vocational and practice-based specialised research project proposals and to complete the written element of postgraduate research – Master rigorous and systematic analytical work and be able to produce well- researched essays, assignments and theses, at the forefront of their field of learning and to deadline – Be able to explore and critically evaluate the impact of state policy on cultural practices in the context of public culture – Be able to read interpret and critically evaluate public documents (e.g. government papers, arts council reports, company reports, EU documentation); be able to analyse opinion polls and other statistical data – Be able to engage with the complex and unpredictable issues and problems arising within the field of public culture and reflect on and develop responsible solutions What will I be able to do when I graduate? An appreciation of the public nature of knowledge production, policy formation and decision-making opens the door to a wide array of possible careers such as: community arts leaders, cultural planners, public policy advisors and developers, arts advocates and researchers or, as a public activist. You will be dedicated to strengthening communities, furthering civic identity and advancing the field of public culture. This MA is recognised as the entry-level standard for research based PhD courses, which are increasingly important pathways for professionals in the public sphere and in the arts. What modules will I study? Theory of Public Culture, Research Methodologies, Critical Approaches to Texts, Public Cultures and Critiques, Cultural Policies and Practices, Work Employment and Society and Thesis.
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Department of Humanities + Arts Management
Film, Art + Creative Technologies
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Faculty of Film, Art + Creative Technologies
The Faculty of Film, Art + Creative Technologies offers a rich portfolio of inter-related courses in a vibrant atmosphere of research, creativity, technology and production. Our courses push discipline boundaries through creative collaboration and interaction. Our strong links with the commercial, academic, creative and cultural sectors are an essential part of every course, providing students with a wide range of experiences in a personal, national and global context. Our courses in Film, Media, Design and Visual Arts provide students with the opportunity to develop academically and to explore their individual professional practice. Each course enjoys a national profile and a reputation for quality and relevance in a fast moving professional environment. The Faculty benefits from being the home of The National Film School (NFS). Our courses in Technology and Psychology focus on people centred technology in a digital environment. These bring together people and technology, exploring the fields of psychology and technology, digital media and entertainment, and human computer interaction. From usability engineering to virtual reality we offer courses that combine technical skill and knowledge with an understanding of how technology operates in society. This convergence gives our students opportunities for interdisciplinary projects and interaction in both formal and informal ways. All of our courses enjoy a high profile and a reputation for quality and relevance in a fast- moving professional environment. Current research in Creative Technologies can be seen in the Faculty’s Centre for Creative Technologies and Applications (CCTA): www.ccta.iadt.ie/ccta/index.html.
Head of Department of Technology + Psychology Dr Marion Palmer, MA MEd, EdD, CPhys, MInstP
Head of Department of Design + Visual Arts Liam Doona, Dip Art + Design, BA (Hons)
“The lecturers and staff at IADT are very welcoming and always happy to help.”
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Head of Faculty Dr Andrew Power, DGov, MA, MBA, PgDip(Mus) Dip(Eng), CEng MIEI
Caroline Lang, Digital Marketing Manager for LearnUpon
Head of Department of Film + Media
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Donald Taylor Black MA
Faculty of Film, Art + Creative Technologies
Staff Success
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Dr Olivia Hurley I am a Lecturer On the Special Purpose Award Certificate in Sport Psychology
Staff + Graduate Success
“The research skills students develop enable them to design their own ethical research studies, collect relevant data and analyse it using many different methodological and statistical techniques.” These skills are valuable, as they are transferable to many other areas of life. Having come from a strong sporting background myself – I competed for Ireland as a sprinter in my sport of Track and Field – I always knew I wanted to be an academic and lecture in my area of passion: sport psychology. I completed my BSc (Hons), MSc (Research) and PhD in UCD, under the supervision of top sport psychologist, Professor Aidan Moran. At IADT, I have found a home for my passions of lecturing, researching and applying psychological principles. I teach on and helped to develop the Certificate in Sport Psychology (Level 8). It is one of our most popular Special Purpose Award courses, and many high profile coaches and athletes study with us. I am a registered psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), as well as a consultant sport psychologist with the Irish Institute of Sport. It is important to be a member of such organisations, so students are secure in the knowledge that they are learning from individuals who are highly qualified in their fields of expertise. Students and staff flourish in IADT’s unique environment of creativity, innovation and collaboration.
Nicola Fortune
Caroline Lang
I studied MSc Cyberpsychology
I studied MSc Cyberpsychology
Now I am Freshman Programme Manager for UCD
Now I am Digital Marketing Manager for LearnUpon
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In 2012, I decided to return to college part time and pursue a Master’s Degree related to my primary degree in Psychology. Cyberpsychology was an obvious choice as it is such a new area, with so much left to be explored. As I was working full time, I was initially worried about whether I would be able to devote enough time to the course to do it justice. My classmates all faced similar challenges and were all very helpful to each other. We also provided each other with totally different perspectives on the topics we studied, as we all had such different educational and working backgrounds. The course itself was well laid out and perfectly pitched for an adult learner to retain the freedom to interpret assignments based on their own particular areas of interest. The experience of doing my Master’s thesis was incredibly valuable and I now feel much more confident in my research skills – in large part due to the excellent academic supervision I received. My classmates were interesting people who I enjoyed getting to know, my lecturers offered new insights on Cyberpsychology and I also had the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally as part of the course. In 2014, I graduated as student of the year, with an MSc in Cyberpsychology, having also gained the experience of presenting my research at conferences aimed at both academia and industry.
While on maternity leave in 2012 I decided that I wanted a new challenge, both academically and professionally, with the hope of securing a new job. With no previous experience of studying psychology I started the MSc in Cyberpsychology in September 2012. The lectures and assignments were daunting at first as there was a lot to learn but the workload was achievable. Each module offers a solid understanding of the topic being covered, with the opportunity to use assignments to focus on specific areas that personally interest you. The lecturers and staff at IADT are very welcoming and always happy to help. The class sizes are small and interaction is encouraged both inside and outside of class time leading to some very interesting discussions that greatly enhanced my learning experience. The facilities are great, particularly the library where I spent many Saturday afternoons researching and working on assignments. Thanks to completing the MSc in Cyberpsychology I’m now working as a Digital Marketing Manager for LearnUpon, a successful online learning company, and I’ve also become a published researcher. My journal article which I completed as part of the research module, Just untag it: Exploring the management of undesirable Facebook photos, was published in the February 2015 edition of Computers in Human Behavior. This great personal achievement would not have been possible if I hadn’t signed up to the MSc.
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“The experience of doing a Masters was “Overall my two years at IADT were incredibly valuable and I now feel much very fulfilling and an experience that more confident in my research skills.” will stand to me in the years to come.”
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Department of Design + Visual Arts
MA in
Art + Research Collaboration This course supports expansive, experimental, imaginative and interdisciplinary enquiry into art practice and also into areas that can be related to art through practice and research.
Course Code DL907 – Level 9 Award Application Date Friday, 6th May, 2016, 4pm. Second round 24th August 2016, 4pm where places are available. Duration 2 years (full-time) Places 15 Min Entry Requirements The course is open to graduates from any discipline area whose current research focus identifies art thinking and practices as a significant component, and to those with an established track record of art practice/research. Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or equivalent experience. Fees €3,500 per annum Contact Dr. Maeve Connolly, joint Course Co-ordinator with Dr. Sinead Hogan Phone – 01 239 4927 Email – maeve.connolly@iadt.ie
What is Art + Research Collaboration (ARC)? The MA in Art and Research Collaboration is a taught Master of Arts course delivered over two years, incorporating practicefocused, art research projects developed in collaboration with project partners such as the Dublin City Council Arts Office, led by the LAB, Irish Film Institute (IFI) and the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA). It is open to artists, writers and curators or those whose research focus identifies art thinking and practices as a significant component. The course supports expansive, experimental, imaginative and interdisciplinary enquiry into art practice, and also into areas that can be related to art through practice and research, such as design, architecture, media production, film, philosophy, psychology, education, engineering, literature, archaeology, history, geography and publishing. What will I be doing? In Year One, students participate in tutorials and critiques focusing on their individual practice and research, and attend lectures on art and media industries; and sustainable practice. They also work toward the realization of public-oriented practice and research outcomes, such as exhibitions, publications, events or talks. In Year Two, they implement their Major Project engaging with questions developed in dialogue either with an ARC project partner, or their own chosen collaborators. The form of each Major Project is wholly determined by each student. What will I be able to do when I graduate? Students who have successfully completed the Masters in Art and Research Collaboration will be able to: –– Disseminate art research outcomes in a range of public contexts –– Critique the field of art research and apply research methods suited to their practice area –– Implement feasible plans for the resourcing and management of art research projects –– Research changing practices of artistic production and exhibition –– Complete a major self-directed project in art and research collaboration –– Reflect on the impact of art thinking and practices on the wider social, political and environmental world What modules will I study? Year One Modules: Research and Practice Review participating in critiques, tutorials and workshops exploring techniques, processes and practices specific to their project area. Thematic Seminar: Critique, Technologies and Publics including lectures and student-led seminars on topics such as Applied Critical Aesthetics, Art and Media Industries, Audiences and Publics and Sustainable Practice. Collaboration Project developed in dialogue with IMMA staff, resulting in a public outcome such as an exhibition, performance, publication or event. Critical Research: Foundations, Futures and Skills introduces students to diverse research approaches, methodologies and communication strategies drawn from the fields of art, humanities and sciences. Year Two Modules: Research and Collaboration Plan to produce a feasible plan for the realisation of the Major Project. Major Project which may involve the production of artworks, exhibitions, publications, events, talks or PhD proposals.
What is Screenwriting for Film and Television? This MA gives writers the opportunity to explore, experiment and learn the craft of screenwriting, in conjunction with the development and writing of a full-length screenplay.
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What will I be doing? Our course aims to inspire you to develop the art and craft of screenwriting and related ancillary skills to a high level. You will have already demonstrated an aptitude for writing (through your undergraduate studies or your portfolio work), and by the end of the course, you will have written a full-length feature script or a pilot episode of a television drama. You will also acquire an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the craft of screenwriting, and will have gained a clear understanding of the stages of writing from idea to final draft. You will quickly appreciate the opportunities that exist in the film and television industries, as well as matters relating to copyright and contracts.
Screenwriting for Film + Television Our course aims to inspire you to develop the art and craft of screenwriting and related ancillary skills to a high level.
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Department of Film + Media
Full-time mode attendance: two days a week (total attendance aggregated over a week) Part-time mode attendance: one day a week Course Code DL901 – Level 9 Award Application Date
What will I be able to do when I graduate? Careers may be found in the Film/Television industry as screenwriters, script editors and/or in teaching.
Friday, 6th May 2016, 4pm. where places are available. Duration 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time) Places 15 Min Entry Requirements –
Undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level
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Portfolio submission, as part of your application, see guidelines below
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Applicants may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence, which can be verified through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process. Applicants in this category will be required to present a qualifying essay of a standard that demonstrates their ability to undertake work at MA level
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Two references must also support your application
Fees €6,000 (full-time) or €3,000 per annum (part-time) Contact Paul Freaney, Course Co-ordinator Phone – 01 239 4706 Email – paul.freaney@iadt.ie
What modules will I study? The Craft of Screenwriting, Film Theory and History, Dramatic and Literary Traditions, Main Project What should my portfolio include? – Substantial relevant written material such as scripts, screenplays, work published or produced for screen or radio, poetry, stories, etc. – At least two script ideas in your portfolio application. These can be in the form of a synopsis, treatment or first draft. Scholarship In 2014/15 and 2015/16, a Scholarship was awarded in partnership with Warner Bros. Please contact the Course Co-ordinator or Admissions Officer to check whether this will still be the case for 2016/17
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Department of Film + Media
What is Broadcast Production for Radio + Television? This production-centred course will be of interest to graduates of any discipline who wish to acquire practical production skills in radio and television broadcasting.
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What will I be doing? Our MA includes studio production techniques; editorial and scriptwriting skills; single and multi-camera operation; microphone and sound recording skills; production management; radio and television presentation, production and direction; editing for radio and television. You will also learn about editorial content for course genres from news to culture and arts, sports to current affairs, entertainment to documentary, chat shows to political analysis. Attendance is four days per week. However, for some weeks, you will be timetabled to attend over the entire week.
Broadcast Production for Radio + Television
Course Code DL902 – Level 9 Award Application Date Friday, 6th May, 2016, 4pm. Second round 24th August 2016, 4pm where places are available. Duration 1 year (full-time) Places 20 Min Entry Requirements –
Undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at
What will I be able to do when I graduate? Opportunities may exist in the radio and television industry, as course researchers, journalists, script-writers, and with experience, on to areas such as production, direction and presentation. What modules will I study? Course Genres, Radio + Television Studio Techniques, Media in Context, Industry Placement, Major Project (Two documentaries – one for Television and one for Radio).
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Portfolio submission, as part of your application, see guidelines below
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Applicants may be considered provided they can demonstrate
What should my portfolio include? – Any media work demonstrating an interest in, and aptitude for, radio and/or television production. – In the absence of the above, a 500 word essay on your media interests and why you want to enter a career in media.
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Submission with your application of any written work, such as school or university articles in student publications. If these do not exist, applicants should write a 500 word essay of why they want to work in radio or television.
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Two references must also support your application
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Applications, including the portfolio, are screened and shortlisted. Applicants will be required to attend an interview.
Fees €6,000 per annum Contact Dr. Helen Doherty, Course Co-ordinator Phone – 01 239 4678 Email – helen.doherty@iadt.ie
Scholarship In 2014/15 and 2015/16 there was a Scholarship, in partnership with Sky, within the Sky Academy Scholarship scheme. Please contact the Course Co-ordinator or Admissions Officer to check whether this will still be the case for 2016/17
Cyberpsychology This course aims to provide graduates with an in-depth understanding of how humans interact with technology and in online environments.
Course Code DL904 – Level 9 Award Application Date Friday, 6th May 2016, 4pm. Second round 24th August 2016, 4pm where places are available Duration 2 years (part-time) Places 25 Min Entry Requirements –
Undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level
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Applicants may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence, which can be verified through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process
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Previous psychological study not essential
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Shortlisted applicants may
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Two references must also
be called for interview support your application Fees €4,000 per annum Contact Cliona Flood Course Co-ordinator Phone – 01 239 4724 Email – cliona.flood@iadt.ie
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What is Cyberpsychology? Cyberpsychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour in the context of human-technology interaction. It examines the online world and its impact on human behaviour. Cyberpsychology is an essential area of expertise for anyone who wishes to make the most of online technologies for commercial, educational, organisational or other reasons. Cyberpsychology also considers the impact of new technologies on users, from the latest mobile devices and gaming systems to high-end virtual reality equipment in our four-walled immersive system. What will I be doing? This MSc considers what motivates people in online settings including online shopping, dating and gaming. It examines why some people become ‘addicted’ to the Internet, what motivates cybercriminals, how students can learn effectively online and how organisations can best utilise the Internet. This course is suitable for anyone who wonders what the psychological basis is for cyberbullying or why social networking sites and online media are so popular. The course aims to provide graduates with an in-depth understanding of how humans interact with technology and in online environments. Classes are held over two academic years and involve learning and classes which can be a mix of lectures, videos, practical work and informal discussions around important topics in cyberpsychology. Students complete a research project during the second year, and are encouraged to present their work through conference papers and journal articles. There is also a series of study skills seminars including essay writing, referencing and researching. Students are required to complete assignments during the year, but there are no end-of-year examinations. What will I be able to do when I graduate? Graduates have found employment with social networking websites or as usability experts and online investigation specialists. Others have improved their performance in their current employment as journalists, marketing specialists, educators or IT professionals. What modules will I study? Principles of Psychology Online, Social Psychology of the Internet/Computer Mediated Communication, Consumer Cyberpsychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology of Gaming and Multimedia Entertainment, Psychology of Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence.
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Department of Technology + Psychology
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Department of Technology + Psychology
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User Experience Design This MSc explores the theory and practice of user experience design through a series of lectures, seminars, practical exercises and real-world projects.
Course Code DL908 – Level 9 Award Application Date First round: Friday, 6th May 2016, 4pm Second round: 24th August 2016, 4pm where places are available Duration 2 years (part-time) Places 14 Min Entry Requirements –
Undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level
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Applicants may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence, which can be verified through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process
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Some prior experience with user experience design is required.
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Shortlisted candidates may be called for interview and/or requested to submit a portfolio of previous work in this area in order to determine the extent of their prior experience
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Two references must also support your application
Fees €4,000 per annum Contact Dr. John Dempsey Course Co-ordinator Phone – 01 239 4741 Email – john.dempsey@iadt.ie
What is User Experience Design? User Experience (UX) Design is a process of designing digital products that focuses on maximising user satisfaction through user research, usability testing and iterative design. User satisfaction with a product primarily, but not exclusively, depends on their interaction with that product. Therefore, interaction design is an important aspect of UX design. However, UX design considers other aspects of a user’s experience, such as factors that influence whether or not to use the product in the first instance, or the kind of external product support provided. What will I be doing? This MSc explores the theory and practice of user experience design through a series of lectures, seminars, practical exercises and real-world projects. The lectures and seminars will present the underlying principles of qualitative and quantitative research methods, human-computer interaction and interaction design, usability testing, critical thinking, problem solving, and design thinking. The exercises and projects will provide students with an opportunity to develop their skills and competencies in relation to these topics. During the first year of the course, students will complete three projects, each of increasing complexity and difficulty. These projects will examine such themes as universal design, responsive and adaptive design, designing for the Internet of Things. In addition, students will complete a number of written assignments to broaden and deepen their knowledge, and develop their critical thinking and academic writing skills. During the second year of the course, students will explore a range of emerging topics, for example, the integration of UX design processes into current software engineering processes. In addition, students will complete a research project on an appropriate topic of their own choice. Students will be working in multi-disciplinary teams, assuming leadership roles as required. They will also present and defend the results of their work, and critique the work of others. What will I be able to do when I graduate? Graduates of the course will be able to work in senior roles in the field of UX Design. These roles will cover a wide range of areas from user researchers, through interaction and/or user experience designers, to usability testing experts. Graduates will be able to use a wide range of tools, including user research tools, prototyping tools and usability testing tools. What modules will I study? Fundamentals of UX Design, Design Thinking, User Research and Usability, Interaction Design, Psychology and Usability, UX and Visual Design, Research Proposal, Emerging UX Design Issues, Research Project.
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Human Computer Interaction 22
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Data Visualisation
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Sport Psychology
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Radio Production This course teaches you the detailed techniques and skills required to develop course content as well as presenting broadcast material.
Course Code DL116 – Level 9 Award Application Date
What is Radio Production? A radio producer has overall responsibility for editorial content and leads the radio course team. This normally includes a researcher, a sound desk operator, a production assistant and a course co-ordinator. The producer has overall control of editorial content depending on the course genre. This can include current affairs topics, guest selection, overseeing research, writing scripts, choosing music inclusions, briefing the presenter and co-ordinating the team before the course goes to air. The producer ‘drives’ the course from the studio control room as it is live on air, ensuring the presenter is fully briefed at all times and that item durations are carefully monitored. Nowadays, as radio has become interactive with its public, the producer also has editorial control over phone call selection or choosing texts for the presenter to broadcast. There is a national demand for a short radio production course at an industry standard level, delivered by professionals for aspirant producers. What will I be doing? This is an intensive, practical 10 week course focused on the disciplines of radio production and hosted at the new National Film School building with radio studios and industry standard equipment and software. On this part-time evening course, you will learn the detailed techniques and skills required to develop course content as well as presenting broadcast material.
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Saturday 1pm–4pm
What topics will I study? Specifically, you will learn how to develop, produce, edit, and present a studio based, evening radio course. This course will specifically cover:
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Fees €750 Contact
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How to construct radio course schedules and running orders in specific genres. How to research, compile and produce news bulletins. How to compile and present current affairs discussion courses. How to analyse, report and present sports bulletins. Produce and present arts and entertainment courses and magazine style shows. Plan and conduct radio interviews and panel discussions. Write and edit radio course scripts. Operate digital transmission desks and edit recordings on Adobe Audition.
By the end of this short course, you will be able to develop, produce, and present a studio based radio course.
Cyberpsychology (part-time) Cyberpsychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour in the context of human-technology interaction.
Course Code DL101 – Level 8 Award Application Date 24th August 2016, 4pm
Duration 20 weeks; 1 evening per week Places 25 Min Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent (NFQ Level 5). Applicants without this may also be considered based on their prior experience and learning through our RPL (recognition of prior learning) process. Fees €500 Contact Dr Andrew Errity, Course Co-ordinator Phone – 01 239 4953 Email – andrew.errity@iadt.ie
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What is Cyberpsychology? Cyberpsychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour in the context of human-technology interaction. It examines the online world and its impact on human behaviour. Cyberpsychology is an essential area of expertise for anyone who wishes to make the most of online technologies. Cyberpsychology also considers the impact of new technologies on users, from the latest mobile devices and gaming systems to high-end virtual reality equipment. What will I be doing? This Certificate combines a mix of lectures, practical work and informal discussions around important topics in cyberpsychology. You are also provided with a series of study skills seminars including essay writing, referencing and researching academic literature. You are required to complete assignments during the year, but there are no written examinations. Support is also provided as you prepare your assignments, and feedback is available on drafts if required. You work directly with the cyberpsychological phenomena studied, such as online marketing, artificial intelligence, online gaming and virtual worlds. What will I be able to do when I graduate? You may apply for the MSc in Cyberpsychology or for a suitable research postgraduate Masters Degree in IADT if you already hold an Honours Degree. If you do not hold an Honours Degree, you may be interested in our undergraduate degrees in Applied Psychology, Creative Computing and Creative Media Technologies. What topics will I study? – Online aggression – Cyberbullying – Cybercrime – Online dating – Online Communications – Online Marketing – Psychological applications of Virtual Environments – Psychology of Artificial Intelligence – Online addictions and therapy – eLearning
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Certificate in
Human Computer Interaction The aim of this course is to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills in HCI and Interaction Design.
Course Code DL102 – Level 8 Award Application Date 24th August 2016, 4pm
Duration 20 weeks; 1 evening per week Places 25 Min Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent (NFQ Level 5). Applicants may be considered based on their prior experience and learning through our RPL (recognition of prior learning) process. Fees €500 Contact Dr Andrew Errity, Course Co-ordinator Phone – 01 239 4953 Email – andrew.errity@iadt.ie
What is Human Computer Interaction? Human Computer Interaction, or HCI, is the study of how people interact with Information Technology and what is often called Interaction Design i.e. how to best design technology systems so as to be in tune with the needs of their users. The aim of this course is to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills in HCI and Interaction Design. It aims to give you the ability to identify issues relevant to interaction design, develop solutions and evaluate your solutions and those of others. What will I be able to do when I graduate? You may find employment in a HCI role such as an interaction designer, user experience analyst, etc. You could also apply for a suitable research postgraduate position in IADT if you already hold an Honours Degree, or are eligible for an RPL application. If you do not hold an Honours Degree, you may be interested in our Undergraduate Degrees in Applied Psychology, Creative Computing and Creative Media Technologies. What topics will I study? – What is HCI and Interaction Design? And why are they important? – Context of HCI: communicating with clients and project stakeholders – Interaction Design process – User Modelling and Personas – Task Modelling – Prototyping and Conceptual Design – Design for User Experience and Affective Systems – Interface evaluation in practice
Data Visualisation This course is suitable for individuals involved in the collection, analysis or interpretation of data, as well as for those responsible for the communication of data to a range of audiences.
Course Code DL103 – Level 8 Award Application Date 24th August 2016, 4pm
Duration 20 weeks; 1 evening per week Places 25 Min Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent (NFQ Level 5). Applicants without this may be considered based on their prior experience and learning through our RPL (recognition of prior learning) process. Fees €500 Contact Dr Andrew Errity, Course Co-ordinator Phone – 01 239 4953 Email – andrew.errity@iadt.ie
What will I be doing? This course combines a mix of lectures, practical work, and informal discussions around important topics in data visualisation. Students will be required to critique existing visualisations, find interesting data sets, and create their own visualisations. The course is suitable for individuals involved in the collection, analysis or interpretation of data, as well as for those responsible for the communication of data to a range of audiences. It is not necessary to have a technical background in data analysis to benefit from this course. You will be required to complete two assignments during the year, but there are no written examinations.
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What is Data Visualisation? The aim of data visualisation is to effectively communicate information through a graphical means. This course aims to provide an understanding of the theory underpinning the field of data visualisation and to provide an introduction to the practicalities of creating effective graphical representations of data.
What will I be able to do when I graduate? This course should broaden the skills of anyone working with data in a wide variety of organisations, including manufacturing, financial services, market research and the broader public sector. If you already hold an Honours Degree you may apply for a related Masters Degree course or for a suitable research postgraduate Masters Degree in IADT. If you do not hold an Honours Degree, you may be interested in our Undergraduate Degrees in Applied Psychology, Creative Computing and Creative Media Technologies. What topics will I study? – Representing data in one, two and higher dimensions – Apply best practice principles for the graphical communication of data – Explore data sets using dynamic and interactive software tools – History, current trends, and emerging themes in data visualisation
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Sport Psychology This course will enable you to understand the field of sport psychology and its uses to help athletes perform at their best both in sport and in other performancerelated settings.
Course Code DL105 – Level 8 Award Application Date 24th August 2016, 4pm
Duration 20 weeks; 1 evening per week Places 25 Min Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent (NFQ Level 5). Applicants may be considered based on their prior experience and learning through our RPL (recognition of prior learning) process. Fees €500 Contact Dr Andrew Errity, Course Co-ordinator Phone – 01 239 4953 Email – andrew.errity@iadt.ie
What is Sport Psychology? This Certificate in Sport Psychology will introduce you to the discipline of sport psychology – the study of the human mind and human behaviour in the world of sport. It will focus on the discipline’s key topics, and how psychological principles are applied to aid performance in sport. What will I be doing? The course material will be delivered through discussions, group work, practical exercises and personal reflections. Upon completion, you will understand the field of sport psychology and its uses to help athletes perform at their best both in sport and in other performance-related settings (such as in work and study settings). You should also be able to apply the knowledge acquired in your sport psychology studies to your own life-roles (e.g., as coaches, as parents of athletes etc). What will I be able to do when I graduate? You may be able to pursue further study in Sport Psychology. The course may also be particularly useful in building on the skill level of people already working in, or seeking employment in, areas such as coaching, sports management, sports medicine and sports physiotherapy. What topics will I study? – Motivation and Goal setting – Psyching-Up and Calming Down: Arousal and Anxiety in Sports Performances – Team dynamics, Team cohesion – Leadership and Coaching styles – Aggression in sport – Concentration, Coping, and Confidence issues in sport – Self-talk, imagery and relaxation strategies – Psychology of Exercise and Health – Psychology of Sports Injuries
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Critical Research (Foundation, Futures + Skills) This certificate provides students with the insight, language and skills required to carry out empirical research in a range of disciplines.
Course Code DL106 – Level 9 Award Application Date
What is Critical Research? Traditionally, research approaches could be categorised in ways such as science, humanities or art-practice based research. Increasingly, inter-and multi-disciplinary movements are calling for more collaboration between these areas, while preserving an empirical (evidence based) approach. What will I be doing? This certificate provides an overview of the empirical research process, theories and methods so as to provide students with the insight, language and skills required to carry out empirical research in a range of disciplines. Throughout the course the research methods are discussed in the context of real research studies. The course emphasises questions, discussion and debate around the content.
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What will I be able to do when I graduate? On successful completion of the module students will be able to: – Develop appropriate and interesting research questions – Design an empirical research study (e.g. experiment, survey, observation, interview, use of tests and scales) – Identify and evaluate alternative research designs – Critically evaluate empirical research findings and reports – Communicate the findings of an empirical research study to a wider audience through alternative methods (e.g. poster, website, oral presentation, empirical APA style report)
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20 weeks; 1 evening per week Places 25 Min Entry Requirements Undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Degree level. Applicants may also be considered provided they can demonstrate Degree equivalence, which can be verified through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process. Shortlisted applicants may be called for interview. Fees €500 Contact Dr Andrew Errity, Course Co-ordinator Phone – 01 239 4953 Email – andrew.errity@iadt.ie
The knowledge and skills you have acquired will be invaluable in a wide range of careers and activities, and so can be applied to virtually any research related endeavour. This course will be highly relevant to individuals who: – Wish to update or develop their research skills – Want to become familiar with the latest trends or debates in research – Are currently engaged in an on-going research project – Would like to engage in multi-, cross- or interdisciplinary work What topics will I study? The content may vary from year to year and at times the work can be driven by a student’s own interest. The general content is as follows: – The Research Process, What makes good research?, Research Paradigms – The role of the internet in supporting research, Research Ethics – Hypothesis generation and testing, Research design – Surveys and Online Questionnaires, Ethnographic research, Experimental designs, Observation studies, Tests and Scales – Mixed-method approaches, Analysis and Interpretation (Qualitative and Quantitative) – Proposal writing, Publishing Research, Communication of results – Critical thinking skills
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
At IADT, we accept applicants to our courses who may not hold the required qualification, but who may have proven relevant experience and whose academic background may be non-traditional. Students wishing to apply for admission to courses on the basis of accreditation of prior learning must follow IADT’s recognition of prior learning (RPL) procedure: i.
Completion of application form, identified academic work and preparation of a dossier of evidence
ii. Internal assessment – (for some courses applicant is interviewed) iii. If the applicant is offered a place, standard registration procedures then apply. Applicants wishing to apply for admission to courses on the basis of RPL should contact our Admissions Office on admissions@iadt.ie or 01 239 4621 or by email to eoin.kelly@iadt.ie . For further information on RPL please see the institute website: www.iadt.ie/en/ProspectiveStudents/HowtoApply/ RecognitionofPriorLearningRPL/.
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IADT’s vision as an autonomous Institute of Art, Design + Technology with a specialist mission is to support learning, teaching, research + innovation, and to play a leading role in the development of industries focusing on the creative, cultural and digital technologies sectors. The Directorate of Creativity, Innovation + Research has recently been established to drive the further development of research + innovation at IADT, to enhance our support infrastructure and funding for start-up enterprises in the fields of technology and digital media, develop new sources of research and development funding, and to maximise our engagement with industry. Three main areas are relevant to postgraduate and professional development, namely Research, Innovation + Enterprise and Part-time Courses. Research The Directorate of Creativity, Innovation + Research promotes and coordinates research at IADT in accordance with IADT Research policy and Strategic Plan. Research is actively conducted within our 2 faculties. IADT has led and participated in many EU and Nationally funded projects in areas such as Mobile Technology, mLearning, Pedagogy, Entrepreneurship, Creative Arts + Media and Assistive Technologies. IADT is currently engaged in a number of EU Horizon 2020 funding bids in collaboration with universities and enterprises in Europe. Masters by Research To be eligible for consideration to undertake a course of study for a Masters (Research), a candidate must have obtained a standard of at least Second Class Honours in an approved primary degree or equivalent. Normally the duration of studies leading to the degree of Masters (Research) is two academic years from the date of admission on the Masters register. Students will complete a taught module in research methodologies module and will have at least 2 designated research supervisors. They will have access to IADT facilities including library, computers, a hot-desk study office and student services. A research student travel fund exists. IADT is interested to hear from prospective Post-Graduate students at any time but we aim to have two calls per year where we advertise Research Projects which applicants may wish to apply for. We also invite proposals originated by applicants at these times. In this latter case applicants may propose ideas and IADT will attempt to find matching supervisors. Depending on funding availability, fees remission and/or stipends may be available and this will be made clear at the time of each call. A number of IOTI funded Postgraduate Research Scholarships may be available within certain topics. Where stipends and fees remission are not available fees are payable. For more information please contact our research administrator Linda Carroll on 01 239 4644 or linda.carroll@iadt.ie. Research Themes IADT conducts Post-Graduate Research up to Masters Level (Level 9) in the areas of Creative Arts + Media, Public Cultures, Entrepreneurship, Applied Psychology and Digital Technologies. Creative Arts + Media This cluster embraces disciplines that are practice-based and professionally oriented. This includes Visual Arts, Visual Communications, Photography, Film, Animation, Broadcast Media and Design for Stage, TV + Film. The National Film School is a recognised centre of excellence at IADT. A key aspect of courses at IADT is the integration of theory and practice. In the domain of creative arts and media, IADT is distinctively well-placed to provide a research base that spans the spectrum from those who describe themselves as ‘practitioners’ or ‘artists’ to researchers working in the same field from well-established humanities backgrounds. Therefore, practicebased research and more traditional forms of academic research are carried out alongside these disciplines.
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IADT participation in the HEA PRTLI funded Graduate School of Creative Arts and Media (www.gradcam.ie) represents a significant opportunity to advance the work of the Creative Arts and Media cluster. The partners in this project are NCAD, DIT, IADT and University of Ulster. Public Culture Studies/Entrepreneurship The Centre for Public Culture Studies (www.iadt.ie/publiccultures) functions as an ‘umbrella’ organisation for a variety of taught and research courses as well as for on-going research and dissemination projects, and critical debates on relevant current issues. The Centre focuses on a number of key themes in the area of Public Culture Studies to reflect national, European and international agendas. The themes include: –
Work + Migration
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Public Arts + Cultural Interaction
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Citizenship + Identity
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Public culture research seeks to interrogate the ways in which the public sphere, with all of its attendant cultures and conventions, has been created historically as well as altered under contemporary cultural, economic, political and social conditions. Applied Psychology/Digital Technologies The Centre for Creative Technologies and Applications (CCTA) (www.ccta.iadt. ie/ccta/index.html) seeks to draw together the expertise and research interests of the academic staff and postgraduate students in the areas of Psychology and Technology. ‘Creative Technologies’ is concerned with people-centred technology in a digital environment. The CCTA’s goal, through both taught courses and research is to explore the interaction of people and technology. This goal finds expression in a range of existing disciplines such as Audio/Visual Technologies, Gaming, Multimedia, Psychology, eLearning, Assistive Technologies, Teaching and Learning, eBusiness, and emerging disciplines such as Cyberpsychology. Academic Contacts for these areas are as follows: Research Area
Head of Faculty
Creative Arts + Media
Dr. Andrew Power
Public Cultures
Dr. Josephine Browne
Entrepreneurship
Dr. Josephine Browne
Applied Psychology
Dr. Andrew Power
Digital Technologies
Dr. Andrew Power
Innovation + Enterprise IADT is committed to ensuring that our teaching, learning and research all translate into a beneficial contribution to the local and national economy. We regularly undertake collaborative research projects with industry partners of all sizes, notably through Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Voucher scheme, whereby our staff and postgraduate researchers help SMEs overcome technical and creative challenges. Through our technology transfer service, we help IADT staff and students to undertake research and develop technology which is suitable for licensing to industry partners or which could indeed form the basis of a spin-out start-up company.
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The recently completed National Film School building at IADT offers state-ofthe-art HD studio facilities and is available for use by industry partners on a commercial basis. IADT is also home to the VLAB, a semi-immersive 3D virtual environment that allows users to interact with their surroundings. The VLAB is available for use by students, staff and industry. The Media Cube Incubation Centre supports early stage companies in the sphere of digital media and technology. The Media Cube is home to 21 companies employing over 80 people. Our New Frontiers Entrepreneur Development Course, delivered in collaboration with DIT and Enterprise Ireland, offers a superb package of support to early stage start-ups, including workshops, mentoring, incubation space and financial aid. IADT is also a partner in the consortium of Institutions behind Ireland’s National Digital Research Centre (NDRC), which offers a range of supports to digital start-up projects: www.ndrc.ie. For enquiries relating to Innovation + Enterprise, please contact Linda Carroll on 01 239 4644 or linda.carroll@iadt.ie. Part-time Courses In addition to the accredited Special Purpose Awards and Supplemental Awards listed earlier in this Prospectus, IADT runs Extra-mural part-time courses via the Part-time Office. These run from October – March and in June and July. They cover subjects such as: –
Portfolio Preparation – Fine Art + Media/Animation
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Advanced Photoshop
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Digital Photography – Beginner + Intermediate
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Book Design + Layout (Adobe InDesign)
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Creative Writing
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Oil/Acrylics
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Botanical Art + Illustration
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Introduction to Portraiture
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Introduction to Painting including Oils + Acrylics
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Drawing Skills Workshop
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Watercolour Painting
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Open level Painting/Learning techniques of the great masters
For further information, please contact Barbara Carraher at 01 239 4631 or email ptc@iadt.ie. Application Process Applications for all of the Postgraduate and Professional Development Courses are made directly to IADT, through the Admissions Office. You may contact our Admissions Office on admissions@iadt.ie or 01 239 4621. What are the closing dates? Unless otherwise identified in the course details, the closing date for receipt of all applications for courses contained within this prospectus is: Postgraduate Courses: 1st round of applications: Friday, 6th May 2016, 4pm. 2nd round of applications (if places available): 24th August 2016, 4pm. Professional Development Courses: Wednesday, 24th August 2016, 4pm. IADT courses are subject to reaching a minimum number of participants in order to proceed.
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Academic + Student Affairs Office
Admissions Office
The Academic and Student Affairs Office provides support to prospective students in relation to the following areas:
Information on courses,application
Phone
01 239 4621
admissions@iadt.ie
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procedures, portfolio assessments, direct entry Fees
Information on fees and grants
01 239 4612
eileen.macnamara@iadt.ie
Registration
Information on registration/ induction
01 239 4923
john.mernagh@iadt.ie
Student Services The services provided include Access Service
Phone Students with Disabilities and/or
01 239 4628
Learning Difficulties, Student Assistance Fund, Back to Education Allowance Learner Support Service includes
01 239 4790
Dyslexia Support Service Careers Advisory Service
01 239 4670
Student Counselling Service
01 239 4650
Health Centre
01 239 4760
Students are advised to consult the Institute’s Student Handbook on all issues relating to student and academic affairs. For more information on IADT Student Services, please email studentservices@iadt.ie.
Fees 2015/16
Tuition
DL907 – MA in Art + Research Collaboration
Full time
€3,500
DL902 – MA in Broadcast Production for Radio + TV
Full Time
€6,000
DL906 – Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Cultural Event Management
Full time
€3,000
DL904 – MSc in Cyberpsychology
Part Time per annum
€4,000
DL905 – MA in Public Cultures + Society
Full time
€4,000
DL901 – MA in Screenwriting for Film + Television
Full Time
€6,000
Part Time per annum
€3,000
Part Time per annum
€4,000
DL908 – MSc in User Experience Design Masters by Research
€4,500
Non-EU Students – All Postgraduate Courses**
€12,000
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Postgraduate Courses
Professional Development Courses – Special Purpose Awards Level 6
€300
Level 7
€400
Levels 8 + 9
€500
Certificate in Radio Production
€750
* * In certain circumstances, the non-EU student fee may be adjusted, as in the case of the IOTI Ontario Colleges initiative or the Ireland Homecoming Study Course initiative wherein the fee is €7,500.
Special Purpose Awards Fee must be paid in full prior to registration. Can I avail of any grants? You can obtain details of maintenance grant schemes and other supports at www.susi.ie; www.studentfinance.ie; www.hea.ie/en/students or the citizens’ information website www.citizensinformation.ie. An online only grant application system was introduced in 2012. All new applications will be made online to a single awarding authority, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.susi.ie; or www.studentfinance.ie. Decisions regarding eligibility are made by your grant authority and not IADT. Please note: students undertaking part time post graduate study are not eligible for grant support. Grant support will not cover full cost of fees.
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Payment of Fees by Students on Self-Funding Courses Postgraduate Courses – Payment for taught postgraduate courses may be made in two instalments. – First instalment of 50% MUST be made prior to registration. – Second instalment must be paid in the January following registration.
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Resources + Facilities
IADT offers excellent facilities across our specialist courses. As we are a national centre for courses in art/design, film, media and interactive media, IADT provides a range of specialised, industry-standard equipment, including TV and Radio studios, digital video editing, photographic studios, including digital photographic techniques and advanced workstations, e.g. Silicon Graphics and high-end Macintosh and PC platforms. –
Spacious and well-equipped studios provide up-to-date equipment across a range of art and design-related disciplines.
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Extensive computer laboratories are also available for both general purpose computing needs and high-end specialised needs for multimedia design, development and programming. Laboratories and workshops for electronics and networking are also provided.
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The Library has an area dedicated to electronic media, with PCs, Macs, wide screen TVs, DVD players and numerous Internet resources. For more information or to discover how to use “your” Library, please log onto www.library.iadt.ie.
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Our student restaurant provides a range of hot meals and snacks from Monday to Saturday (on those Saturdays when IADT is open).
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IADT has an all-weather floodlit football pitch for use by Clubs.
The new National Film School Building was officially opened by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins in November 2013. Our facilities are now the best in Ireland, including the first HD TV studio in any academic institution and only the second, after TV3, in Ireland. This state-of-the-art building has two new TV / film studios with HD capability. There is a digital effects / green screen / news TV studio along with two new radio studios. In addition, there are control rooms, a scene dock, lecture rooms, a newsroom, and office accommodation. The NFS Building has been designed to also allow two outside broadcast units to operate and link into the production facilities and / or the studios.
Undergraduate courses at IADT
DL832
BA (Hons) in Animation
DL825
BSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology
DL827
BA (Hons) in Art
DL836
BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing
DL835
BSc (Hons) in Creative Media Technologies
DL704
BA in Creative Music Production
DL829
BA (Hons) in Design for Stage + Screen – Costume Design
DL830
BA (Hons) in Design for Stage + Screen – Character MakeUp Design
DL831
BA (Hons) in Design for Stage + Screen – Production Design
DL834
BA (Hons) in Film + Television Production
DL833
BA (Hons) in Photography
DL828
BA (Hons) in 3-Dimensional Design, Modelmaking + Digital Art
DL826
BA (Hons) in Visual Communication Design
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DL701
Bachelor of Business in Applied Entrepreneurship
DL801
Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Entrepreneurship (1-year add-on)
DL821
BA (Hons) in English, Media + Cultural Studies
DL822
BA (Hons) in Cultural Enterprise
DL823
Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Entrepreneurship + Management
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Get in touch Phone
+ 353 1 239 4000
Fax
+ 353 1 239 4700
info@iadt.ie
Website
www.iadt.ie
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