IADT Undergraduate Prospectus 2016 by IADT

Undergraduate Prospectus 2016

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Institute of Art, Design + Technology DĂşn Laoghaire

Animation Applied Entrepreneurship Applied Psychology Art Creative Computing Creative Media Technologies Creative Music Production Cultural Enterprise Design for Stage + Screen (Production Design / C ostume Design / Character MakeUp Design)

Film + Television Production Photography 3-Dimensional Design, Modelmaking + Digital Art Visual Communication Design

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Entrepreneurship + Management

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English, Media + Cultural Studies

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 cláir chomhoibritheacha bheoga 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 Bheochan agus Fhiontraíocht ghnó, idir Síceolaíocht agus Léiriú 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 Animation and Business Entrepreneurship to Applied Psychology and Film + Television Production, 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 â&#x2020;ł

Department of Humanities + Arts Management

Department of Entrepreneurship

BA (Hons)

Bachelor of Business

English, Media + Applied Cultural Studies 28 Entrepreneurship 30 BA (Hons)

Cultural Enterprise

Bachelor of Business(Hons)

Entrepreneurship 31 Bachelor of Business(Hons)

Entrepreneurship + Management 32

Department of Technology + Psychology

Department of Design + Visual Arts

BSc (Hons)

Department of Film + Media

Creative Media Creative Music BA (Hons) Technologies 34 Production 37 Animation 45 BA (Hons)

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Faculty of Film, Art + Creative Technologies â&#x2020;ł

Visual Creative Communication BA (Hons) Computing 35 Design 38 Photography 46 BSc (Hons)

BSc (Hons)

Applied Psychology

BA (Hons) BA (Hons)

Art

Film + Television Production 47

BA (Hons)

3D Design,

Modelmaking + Digital Art 40 BA (Hons)

Design for Stage + Screen (Production Design / Costume Design / Character MakeUp Design)

Why Choose IADT?

Registration, Fees + Grants

Year Two Elective Modules

Erasmus + International Students

Portfolio Requirements (Design + Visual Arts)

Postgraduate + Professional Development

Portfolio Requirements (Film + Media)

Student Services

Admissions

Students' Union

Entry Requirements

Dates for Your Diary

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Why Choose IADT?

Our students and staff have been successful nationally and internationally in the Creative and Cultural Industries, in the Sciences and Arts, Technology and in the Business World.

Department of Entrepreneurship 2013 – Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship, Therese Moylan contributed to a book on Innovative Business School Teaching; engaging the Millenial Generation. The book draws together some of the techniques being used in contemporary business school teaching. Therese’s chapter is on “Articulating Competence – Insight in Business Education through Social Entrepreneurship”. 2015 – IADT Entrepreneur Students, Stella Pete, David Bolger, Una Griffin (captain), Emmet Kehoe and Claire Ann Ferry came second in the CIMA Global Business Challenge competition. This is a business case study competition for the best business students in Irish universities and Institutes of Technology. Department of Humanities + Arts Management 2013 – Ivor Casey, English, Media and Cultural Studies graduate published his book Elvis and Ireland. The book explores the life of Elvis and his influence and connections with Ireland. It is a social and historical study, documenting the evolution of rock and pop culture in Ireland, while simultaneously covering the entire story of Elvis’s life, with some new fresh perspectives.

What we’ve done

2015 – English, Media and Cultural Studies student Daniel Wade won the Hennessy New Irish Writing Competition for April. His poetry has appeared in Optic and the Seven Towers 2014 Census among other publications.

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Department of Film + Media 2013 – Donald Taylor Black premiered the screening of his documentary SKIN IN THE GAME, in a number of venues including The Pavilion in Dún Laoghaire.

2014 – 4th year student William McMorrow won the Dublinked Visualisation Competition with entry ‘Dublin Road Quality’.

2014 – Lynn Rothwell, BA (Hons) Photography graduate was selected as one of the winners of the prestigious 30 under 30 photography competition run by Magnum Photos and The Photography Show exhibited at the NEC in Birmingham.

2014 – IADT Applied Psychology student William O’Reilly was selected as one of 30 Washington Ireland Programme participants for 2014. The Washington Ireland Program for Service and Leadership aims to develop the next generation of leaders and increase co-operation between Northern and Southern Ireland. Department of Design + Visual Arts 2013 – IADT in collaboration with the Royal Irish Academy of Music and the Lir Academy at Trinity presented Leos Janacek’s The Cunning Little Vixen at the Samuel Beckett Theatre in Trinity College Dublin. IADT Students from Design for Stage + Screen created all the Costume and Set Designs.

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Department of Technology + Psychology 2013 – The Audio Visual Media Technology course team were shortlisted for the Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards – Engineering Education Award – Best in Class 2013.

2015 – IADT's National Film School Graduates, James Fitzgerald and Aidan Gault won at the RTS Student Awards in London. James' graduation film, Skunky Dog was selected as the winner of the Undergraduate Best Drama Award at the annual Royal Television Society Student Television Awards, the most prestigious competition for student films in these islands. 2015 – IADT Graduate Donal Foreman was nominated for “Rising Star” award at the 2015 IFTAs. Graduates of The National Film School won a record eight IFTAs.

2014 – IADT Visual Arts Practice Graduate, Elaine Byrne won the coveted prize for sculpture at the 8th Arte Laguna International Art Prize held in the Arsenale, Venice, Italy. 2014 – Third Year students from Visual Communication Design presented their concept designs and brand ideas of a lighthouse visitor centre and the all-island lighthouse trail to the senior management of Irish Lights. While helping to preserve part of our cultural heritage, the project will also create a lasting legacy, drawing visitors for years to come. The project was supervised by David Smith and Shirley Casey.

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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. 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 . Restaurant Hot meals and snacks are available from Monday to Friday, and on the Saturdays when the Institute is open. Pitch Our all-weather floodlit football pitch is available for use by student clubs and teams.

Societies

Clubs

Animation Society

Bootcamp Club

Anime Society

Climbing Club

Drama Society

Football Club

Eco Society

Freerunning Club

Enterprise Society

Golfing Club

Faith Society

Jugger Club

Film Society

Skateboarding Club

Location Our campus is on Kill Avenue, approximately 2km from the centre of Dún Laoghaire. Dún 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.

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Join in: Clubs + Societies At IADT, Clubs and Societies are at the heart of the student experience. Whether sports, activities or more abstract ideas, there is something for everything. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, there’s always room to set up a new one! The first step to getting involved is to contact the SU Clubs and Societies Officer on 01 239 4646 or clubssocsiadt@gmail.com .

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.

Game Society LGBTQSA Society Live Music Society Mature Students Society Psychology Society RPG Society

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Zumba Society

Thanks to our unique and interdisciplinary approach, students learn skills that transfer across a range of sectors and occupations. Innovation is at the heart of all courses. Courses are at Levels 7, 8 and 9, specialising in Entrepreneurship, Cultural Enterprise and English, Media and Cultural Studies. Two postgraduate courses: MA in Public Cultures and Society, and Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Cultural Event Management. A Masters degree by research is also available. Faculty of Enterprise and Humanities courses were re-validated under Programmatic Review in April 2015.

Enterprise + Humanities

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Faculty of Enterprise + Humanities

Head of Department of Humanities + Arts Management Dr Paula Gilligan, BEd, PhD

“Innovation is at the heart of all our courses.”

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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

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Pauline Fitzgerald I studied Entrepreneurship Now I am launching Woof Stuff, a company making natural pet treats

“It is a warm, friendly and inclusive Institute that treats its students as one of the family. Drop into IADT just to get a sense of what it has to offer.”

Graduate Success

It is an excellent course and I would highly recommend it. You will gain great insights into business strategy, marketing, accounting and SHRM. These subjects are highly relevant, in either a large or small business environment. My daughter was studying a BA in Business and Arts Management… and I attended a Springboard Roadshow and met Therese [who] really impressed me with her personal warmth and enthusiasm – and continues to do this today! Most of our class were mature students so we had a lot of personal activities and as a result we didn’t get to socialise too often, but when we did arrange a night out the attendance was great.

ABOVE Woof Stuff, the pet-food company launched by Pauline

Graduate Success

I studied Cultural Enterprise

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Thomas Warren Now I am working in branding and events with Dipili Boutique Dublin

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d recommend the course for anyone wanting a solid degree with a twist of something different. It opens doors in many directions.â&#x20AC;?

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I have been working in branding and events with Dipili Boutique Dublin. They stock brands from all over the world and I organize launch press events, photoshoots and fashion film campaigns as they are usually new to the Irish market. I am currently planning a move to London to work in fashion PR. [The course] stood out from other event management courses and the arts side attracted me. I thought I wanted to do event management in the beginning, but marketing caught my attention during the course. A lot of my friends from the same year have gone straight into the industry they wanted so I think we are well respected. Look into companies in the arts industries such as festival event companies, creative PR firms, NFP organizations or even wedding planning companies to see if there are areas you would like to work in.

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Faculty of Enterprise + Humanities

Neal Costigan

Jade Hayden

I studied Entrepreneurship + Management

I studied English, Media + Cultural Studies

Now I am applying for an MSc in

Now I am planning on doing a Masters

Marketing Development

“I would highly recommend this course as it is very handson, and you get to know the lecturers very well. They are always willing to help.” This course is becoming more and more recognised as the years go by. I would highly recommend it as it is very hands-on, and you get to know the lecturers very well. They are always willing to help. I will always be thankful to IADT for bringing such lovely new friends into my life. It was my one big regret after completing college that I didn't participate in the large variety of societies available. It is hard to describe, but I felt IADT was like one big family. You knew everyone from the lecturers to students to the canteen workers. Also, the campus is lovely and small which means you don't have to slug your books and laptop around a large campus.

“Choosing that course was the best decision I ever made. It's not just reading books and watching films. If you engage with it properly, it can actually change your whole perspective on how the world works.” I knew I wanted to study English in some form. The size and amount of students in places like UCD or Trinity didn't appeal to me. This course seemed to be a lot more in-depth than other generic arts degrees I had considered. IADT has a great reputation in many industries due to the high levels of expertise in graduates. Even though it's only a small Institute, it's extremely impressive to be able to say you've got a 2:1 or a first class degree from there. Every single module is linked in some way or another, and it really shows how well organised the course actually is. It would be handy to know that before going in, in case some people are put off by the idea of 'just another arts degree', because that is definitely not what it is. The canteen also does the greatest and cheapest fry on the planet!

Staff Success

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Paraic McQuaid I am a Course Co-Ordinator On the BA (Hons) Cultural Enterprise

I hold an MA in Cultural Policy and Arts Management from UCD, as well as an undergraduate BA in Fine Art. My research interests are in the areas of visual art practice as well as action-based research in the area of cultural policy development. I’m very proud to have been part of the teaching team for the past twelve years. I bring an in-depth knowledge of Irish and International Cultural Policy, Visual Arts Contexts and Arts Management. The Cultural Enterprise course balances core business skills and competencies with insider knowledge of the cultural and creative industries. This practical approach is matched by an informed critical analysis in lectures. The learning-by-doing is fun, yet has a serious employability outcome. We have proven our ability to give students transferable skills – such as project management, time management, presentation and working in teams – that are highly valued in the labour market. Our graduates continue to garner successful careers in the everexpanding cultural and creative industries sector for which the course is designed.

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Lecturer Profile

“Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on learningby-doing. Students go on site visits and experience behindthe-scenes at cultural and creative organisations; plan and manage real world events such as music gigs and visual arts events; and gain practical hands-on experience through a work placement course.”

Film, Art + Creative Technologies

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Faculty of Film, Art + Creative Technologies

A rich portfolio of inter-related courses, offered in a vibrant atmosphere of research, creativity, technology and production. We push boundaries through creative collaboration and interaction. Our strong links with the commercial, academic, creative and cultural sectors provide students with experiences in a personal, national and global context. Film, Media, Design and Visual Arts courses have a national profile and a reputation for quality and relevance in a fast-paced professional environment. Students develop academically and explore their individual professional practice. Home of The National Film School (NFS). Technology and Psychology courses focus on peoplecentred technology in a digital environment, and combine technical skill and knowledge with an understanding of how technology operates in society. Explore current research in our Centre for Creative Technologies and Applications (CCTA): 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)

“IADT has done a great job of blending design and technology to prepare students for industry. ”

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Head of Faculty Dr Andrew Power, DGov, MA, MBA, PgDip(Mus) Dip(Eng), CEng MIEI

Kevin Holler, Co-founder and CEO, Shake.ie

Head of Department of Film + Media

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Donald Taylor Black MA

Welcome to Ireland’s centre of excellence for education and training in film, animation, and broadcasting.

Our reputation is based on: –– The consistently high achievements of our student productions in professional competitions and festivals, at home and abroad. –– The careers of our graduates in the entertainment and media industries. –– The very high standard of applied film education provided for almost 30 years. –– The excellence of our staff, who possess considerable industry experience. A high proportion continue to work as practitioners. The National Film School provides state-of-the-art facilities for education and training in film, television and radio production, design for stage and screen, and modelmaking. A wide variety of courses from across IADT make use of the NFS facilities. IADT is a full member of CILECT, the International Association of Film and Television Schools.

The National Film School

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Faculty of Film, Art + Creative Technologies

Participants have included Lenny Abrahamson (Director) What Richard Did Barry Ackroyd BSc (Cinematographer) The Hurt Locker

Mick Audsley (Editor) Twelve Monkeys Jenny Beavan (Costume Designer) The King’s Speech

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Luciana Arrighi (Production Designer) The Remains Of The Day

John Boorman (Producer/Director) Deliverance Gabriel Byrne (Actor) The Usual Suspects John Canemaker (Animator) [Academy Award® Winner] Terence Davies (Writer/Director) Distant Voices, Still Lives Stephen Frears (Director) Dangerous Liaisons Bruno Delbonnel AFC (Cinematographer) Inside Llewyn Davis Eric Goldberg (Animator) Aladdin Oliver Hirschbiegel (Director) Downfall Michael Hirst (Screenwriter) The Tudors Gemma Jackson (Production Designer) Game Of Thrones Neil Jordan (Writer/Director) The Crying Game John Landis (Director) The Blues Brothers Tony Lawson Ace (Editor) Barry Lyndon Mike Leigh (Writer/Director) Secrets & Lies Alex Mc Dowell (Production Designer) Man Of Steel Seamus Mc Garvey BSc (Cinematographer) Atonement Alison Owen (Producer) Elizabeth Alan Parker (Director) Mississippi Burning Bill Plympton (Animator) Idiots And Angels Joanna Quinn (Animator) [Academy Award® Nominee] Frederic Raphael (Screenwriter) Eyes Wide Shut Stephen Rea (Actor) The End Of The Affair Robbie Ryan BSc (Cinematographer) Philomena John Sayles (Writer/Director) Passion Fish Jim Sheridan (Writer/Director) In The Name Of The Father Oliver Stone (Writer/Director) JFK Krzysztof Zanussi (Writer/Director) Constans

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National Film School Lectures Since 2004, our annual series of NFS Lectures have introduced many leading international practitioners to our students. The series is supported by Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board.

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Ciarán Hickey I studied Film + Television Production Now I am developing a feature film

“IADT is a college where you make it happen… I could talk for days about this place. But I won’t. I’ll say only this: No regrets.”

Graduate Success

That’s what’s special about it… you find yourself in charge of projects that span months and that call on you to create something the world hasn’t seen before. Making film has grown from being an interest of mine to a career path, and I’ve been lucky enough to find in IADT a course that has allowed that interest to truly blossom into a passion. Working this year on my graduate film The Boy Murder proved to be one of the most amazing experiences of my life so far. At the risk of sounding cheesy, IADT has a massive heart and a sense of community you’d be hard pressed to find anywhere else. In my time here I’ve been heavily involved in the Drama Society, and through that alone I find myself walking for no less than two minutes around campus on a quiet day only to stop and share a brief chat with someone I’ve come to know through parading around on stage together.

ABOVE Still from Ciarán's graduate film The Boy Murder

Graduate Success

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Kevin Holler I studied Creative Computing Now I am CEO + Co-founder, Shake

ABOVE Shake.ie, the tech start-up founded by Kevin Holler

“My final year project allowed me to take an entirely new set of skills and apply them to a creative problem, which not only helped me get my first job before graduating, but ultimately inspired Shake, the startup I founded three years later”

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I was drawn to IADT because of its creative energy and people. Even as a technology student my thinking was heavily inspired by design. The number of students attending IADT made the whole experience much more intimate and made it easy to meet people from the various courses. Lecturers were equally as friendly and approachable, which made classes much more engaging. Applying what we learned rather than just playing the memory game of exams allowed us to challenge our own thinking and further develop our own understanding and knowledge of a given topic. The next few years for me as a CEO involve learning more than I ever imagined as we grow our team, continue to explore the limits of design and technology, and expand to the US. I’ve often thought about how much of our lives we spend working, so finding something I love doing will be an important challenge for life.

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Laura Stokes

Joe Tanham

I studied Creative Media Technologies

I studied Applied Psychology

Now I am a Graduate Business Analyst

Now I am a Sports and Exercise

for the Kerry Group

Coordinator in the childcare sector

“As jobs become more competitive, different is definitely better. And from unusual classes to unusual people, you’re never short of something different at IADT!” IADT sort of fell into my lap while searching courses and I’m so glad it did. I started in 2010, graduating in 2013. I chose the course as it had a great spread of disciplines. From hardware design and web aspects, to film making and editing, it had everything relating to technology and digital art. It fed my love for the arts while steering me towards a career in technology. IADT is never normal, but that is what makes them the best. When I graduated, I got a job in the enterprise project management office for ICT in a major Irish food company. My CIO has remarked how great it is to have a team member working for him that has a working knowledge of almost every aspect of technology, which is something he finds increasingly hard to recruit for, now that the majority of students are starting to specialise in one area.

“I went on to complete a Masters in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology in UUJ. The information and skills I developed in IADT were very applicable & beneficial.” Before I went to IADT I was in UCD studying psychology, but sitting in those giant lecture halls with 300 other students just wasn’t for me, so I knew I needed to make a change. IADT is a fantastic Institute with a very diverse mix of people, courses and activities. Learning how to conduct effective research, conducting and reporting statistical analysis, developing presentation skills and working in groups were all skills that I had developed in IADT, and [these] were essential to me while doing my Masters. My job involves designing and administering engaging and fun programmes that focus on providing children with a positive mental attitude towards being physically active. Through play, sport and exercise, we teach the children the benefits of being active. I also teach a part-time sport and exercise psychology course and I am a contributing writer for a sport psychology journal.

Graduate Success

I studied 3-Dimensional Design, Modelmaking + Digital Art

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Elin Adler Now I am about to start work in a special effects company in LA

I moved to Ireland from Sweden to work and get to know the country, and after a while I felt like I wanted something more than just earning a living. A friend of mine told me about the Modelmaking course. I have felt so supported and challenged at the same time, and learned a lot from both lecturers and classmates, as well as from myself in this course. The techniques and materials grow with you and the lecturers are really by your side, pushing you to evolve your skills and creativity all the way. From getting the opportunity to intern with a big special effects company in Los Angeles during the work experience module in third year, I am now working towards getting a visa to go back and work over there after I graduate, which is very exciting.

ABOVE Elin working on her final project, Cyborg Raven

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The thought of the big movie monsters, costumes and props really inspired me. I felt like that was something I really wanted to do: to learn how to realize my drawings and inner visions of monsters and characters and manifest them as real models; tangible objects that could be used to create an effect.

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ABOVE Vernacular, a project completed for the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland while working at Atelier David Smith in 2013. Winner of an ICAD Bronze Bell, 2014.

Graduate Success

I studied Visual Communication Design

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Lara Hanlon Now I am a Software Product Designer at IBM

One of the most credible aspects of the course is its focus on professional practice. Each student is given the opportunity to work on a number of live projects set by clients from outside the Institute, while networking with past students and working designers is always encouraged

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The multi-disciplined aspect of the course was an immediate draw for me. Exploring various media and acquiring new skills is encouraged by the lecturers at all times and is fundamental to the success of the course. During my final year, three classmates and I were offered the invaluable experience of travelling to Toronto to take part in an international charrette. We investigated the social and urban problems that currently exist in Toronto city and each group provided creative, innovative design outcomes to help solve some of these issues. It was a fantastic opportunity and gave us each a new perspective on the options available after college. My student experience was thoroughly exciting and enjoyableâ&#x20AC;Ś and successfully prepared me for employment. My graduate project ĂŠntomo won the New Star Award at the Shenzhen Design Awards for Young Talents in China (2014), organised in association with UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Following placements in the Science Gallery and Atelier, I secured a place on the IBM Design Programme in Austin, Texas. After three months intensive training I am now working at the IBM European Design Centre.

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Featuring some extraordinary work from the class of 2015, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibition â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which was launched by the illustrious (and lustrous) IADT alumnus Panti Bliss [includes] some striking work by graduate Svetlana Zabelina Irish Times, 5th June 2015

ABOVE Svetlana's final year project which was chosen as one of 27 finalists in the Migrants in Europe Competition

Graduate Success

I studied Photography

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Svetlana Zabelina Now I am working as a photographer

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I found my course very helpful for me. I learned a lot and met a lot of people from the industry. I have no complaints about lecturers, they were always very helpful. Facilities were good enough for me, too. It took me a while to fit into my class, but when I did everything was great there as well. In other words, I am very happy I did get the place in IADT four years ago. And now that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m finished, I am looking forward to continue working on my career but now with a lot more knowledge than I had before.

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Faculty of Film, Art + Creative Technologies

Sue Reardon

Dr Olivia Hurley

I am a Course Co-Ordinator

I am a Lecturer

On the BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing

On the BSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology and Special Purpose Award Certificate in Sport Psychology

Lecturer Profile

“What I most like about teaching here is the opportunity to work closely with students. Class sizes are reasonably small which means there is great interaction between students and lecturers.” I have been a lecturer at IADT for the past 13 years. I teach Programming and Digital Media Production Techniques, which links in well with my research in the area of technology and learning: specifically how mobile technologies can enhance the learning experience. Before this I worked as a programmer in the IT sector in California for nine years. I was recently awarded an MSc in Technology and Learning from TCD and have a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from UCC as well as a Diploma in Fine Art from the San Francisco School of Art. I have presented my research on innovative methods of learning to program using smartphones at conferences, including mLearn 2011 in Beijing. I am involved in the Centre for Creative Technologies + Accessibility and I have been a judge for the Eircom Junior Spiders Awards for the last number of years.

“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.

Department of Humanities + Arts Management

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BA (Hons)

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English, Media + Applied Cultural Studies 28 Entrepreneurship 30 BA (Hons)

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English, Media + Cultural Studies Explore critical thinking, develop a cultural toolbox and get employable communication skills with IADT’s four-year BA (Hons) English, Media + Cultural Studies.

Course Code DL821 – Level 8 Award Application CAO Duration 4 years (full-time) Places 75 CAO Points Minimum Points – 300 Median Points – 345 Portfolio No Min Entry Requirements 2 HC3 and 4 OD3 Maths – F D3 English – H D3 FETAC Awards acceptable * ECHSX

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5M2154 3 Distinctions 5M3114 3 Distinctions 5M4468 3 Distinctions * For further details, see the Admissions section. For this course you need to have completed one of the following linked awards and have met any specific module requirements specified and have a minimum of three distinctions. Contact Dr. Kelly Davidson, Course Co-ordinator Phone – 01 239 4764 Email – kelly.davidson@iadt.ie

Interested in a career in journalism, teaching or advertising? How about human rights law, international politics, trade unionism or broadcasting? These are just a few of the career paths open to EMCS graduates. On this challenging and rewarding BA you learn the how-and-why of critical and analytical thinking; how to develop your own cultural toolbox; and how to become an effective communicator. What will I do? –– Get in-depth knowledge of a wide range of literary works, media texts, films, television and visual cultures, and political economy of cultures. –– Learn how different cultures work and how people experience them. –– Acquire strong critical and analytical thinking skills. –– Gain highly-developed and effective oral and written communication skills. –– Acquire the knowledge and skills required for postgraduate study. –– Develop the skills employers want: presenting, interview techniques, teamwork, developing empathy and insight, leading groups, strategic research, critical thinking. What will I be able to do when I graduate? Journalism, publishing, advertising, public relations, media and broadcasting, research, human rights law, international politics, trade unionism, business and management, film and television, teaching, insurance, politics and activism, performance, technology, fashion, librarianship, public service, international relations, international English teacher, entertainment….the list of potential career paths is almost endless! You will also be eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education, necessary to teach at second level. What modules will I study? Year 1 – Modern English Literature, Introduction to Critical Theory, Introduction to Cinema and Cultural Studies, Introduction to Media Studies, Visual Culture, Writing Studies, Learning Journal, Dramatic Writing. Year 2 – Critical Theory, Film Studies, Political Economy and Globalisation, 19th Century Literature, English Renaissance, Popular Cultures, Writing Project (creative, news, writing for multiple platforms). Year 3 – 20th Century Irish Writing, Cultural Identities, Contemporary Cinema, Research Methods, Modernism, TV Drama, Work Employment and Society, Research proposal development. Year 4 – Political Cultures and Identities in Ireland, Contemporary Anglophone Literature, Censorship and Control, Dissertation. Electives – Sample of elective modules: Censorship in the Media, American Literature, Technology and Cultures, Alterity and Cinema, Gothic Images in Film and Literature, Visual Cultures and Political Violence.

BA (Hons)

Cultural Enterprise Kickstart your creative industry career in a dynamic and growing sector with IADT’s hands-on four-year BA (Hons) in Cultural Enterprise.

Course Code DL822 – Level 8 Award Application CAO Duration 4 years (full-time) Places 50 CAO Points Minimum Points – 230 Median Points – 325 Portfolio No Min Entry Requirements 2 HC3 and 4 OD3 Maths – F D3 English – O D3 FETAC Entry Requirements

Ever been to a music festival? Downloaded a song? Seen a movie? Course you have – because you’re already involved in cultural content. This fast-growing sector includes visual arts, theatre, film and music, as well as digital media culture, advertising, radio, festivals and events. Wide-ranging and practical, this BA has a strong track record of producing competent graduates with the professional management skills needed in cultural creative industries.

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What will I do? –– Learn a wide range of business, popular cultures and arts related subjects. –– Study cultural and creative industries from a business perspective. –– Develop skills and competencies that will enable you to work in the cultural and events sectors and creative industries. –– Get lots of relevant hands-on business experience, e.g. running events in visual arts, music and performing arts, marketing and communications, and new technologies. –– In Year 3, you can spend 20 weeks on work placement, or may opt to study abroad as an Erasmus student. What will I be able to do when I graduate? Graduates of this course find work in many and diverse areas: radio, film and television production, theatre management, music management, visual arts management, festival and events management, advertising copyrighting, arts venue management, marketing, programme management, event logistics management, market research, social media marketing. On this course, you gain transferable skills, which opens up other sectors, such as finance. What modules will I study? Year 1 – Principles of Marketing, Introduction to Management, Visual Cultures 1, Introduction to the Music Business, Introduction to Theatre, Computer Applications, Finance Management 1, Learning + Critical Thinking.

Applicants with FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 Awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules. We welcome applications from mature

Year 2 – Digital Marketing, Visual Cultures 2, Law 1, Financial Management 2, Cultural Event Management 1, Performance Studies, the Music Industry.

students, who must apply to the CAO.

Paraic McQuaid, Course Co-ordinator Phone – 01 239 4946 Email – paraic.mcquaid@iadt.ie

Year 3 – Cultural Event Management 2, Business Research Methods, Performance Studies 2, Financial Management 3, Music Publishing, Cultural + Creative Industries Sectoral Analysis Placement. Year 4 – Strategic Arts Management, Law 2, Cultural Policy, Financial Management 4, Human Resource Management, Digital Public Relations.

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Bachelor of Business

Applied Entrepreneurship Get real-world business experience right from the start on IADT’s exciting three-year Bachelor of Business in Applied Entrepreneurship!

Course Code DL701 – Level 7 Award Application CAO Duration 3 years (full-time) Places 45 CAO Points Minimum Points – 200 Median Points – 290 Portfolio No Min Entry Requirements 5 O D3 Maths – F D3 English – O D3 FETAC Entry Requirements Any full FETAC Level 5 or Level 6

Ever thought you’d like to run your own business some day? That day begins on this practical course! In each of the three years, you will develop entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and competencies, and learn from experience by running your own business. What will I do? –– Gain a sound foundation on which to build an entrepreneurial career in any area of business. –– Learn to thrive as a professional decision-maker. –– Get live business experience: stalls in Marlay Park (year 1); work placement (year 2); and social enterprise (year 3). –– Be assessed across a number of subjects. Modules are integrated to create cross-learning platforms. –– Get the greatest value from your efforts with on-going feedback from lecturers. Continuous assessment exceeds 80% of the total course assessment. What will I be able to do when I graduate? This course opens you up to many opportunities: management consultant, head of sales, head of software, business development team, senior business development manager, online marketing specialist, recruitment consultant, securities operations specialist, lecturer, retail manager, European HR analyst, chartered accountant, managing director, entrepreneur in technology, retail, motor industry, digital marketing, music, education or media. You will also be eligible to progress to our add-on degree: DL801 – Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Entrepreneurship (Level 8 Award). What modules will I study? Year 1 – Enterprise Practice, Introduction to Digital Marketing, Marketing for Entrepreneurs, Internet Applications 1, Learning for Business, Enterprise Management, Business Mathematics 1 and Finance 1. Year 2 – Enterprise Experience (work placement), Practice of Selling, Employability Skills, Project Management, Internet Applications 2, Enterprise Law, Economics 1, Business Mathematics 2 and Finance 2.

Awards may be used for application to this course. We welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO. Advanced Entry Eligible advanced entry candidates are encouraged to apply via www.cao.ie to years 2 and 3. Contact Conor Heagney, Course Co-ordinator Phone – 01 239 4753 Email – conor.heagney@iadt.ie

Year 3 – Social Enterprise Practice, Innovation + Creativity, Data Management, Applied Data Management, Research for Entrepreneurs, Services Marketing Management, Economics 2 and Finance 3.

Bachelor of Business (Hons)

Entrepreneurship Already a business graduate? Expand your skills and turn innovation to wealth creation with IADT’s lively and interactive one year add-on, Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Entrepreneurship.

Course Code DL801 – Level 8 Award Application Non-IADT students: www.cao.ie Current IADT students: apply directly to IADT.

With this general business course, you will grow your current knowledge and skills in the world of entrepreneurship, and learn the importance of using knowledge dynamically across different business disciplines. Active and participatory, the main project is a case study that draws together learning from many modules. What will I do? –– Engage in the real world of the entrepreneur through networking, mentoring and researching entrepreneurial case studies. –– Learn through continuous assessment, which contributes significantly to your overall result. –– Learn the most important skills to enable you run your own business.

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What will I be able to do when I graduate? This course qualifies you for first-line management roles in finance and marketing, or to aim towards a career in general management in areas such as: technology, retail, and the motor industry. Graduates have gone on to become media entrepreneurs, marketing and advertising executives, retail managers, senior business development managers, chartered accountancy trainees, restaurant managers, finance project administrators, business development managers, financial services consultants and sales representatives. You will also be eligible to further your studies at Masters level.

Contact our Admissions Office on: Phone – 01 239 4621 Email – admissions@iadt.ie Places 50 Duration

What modules will I study? Strategic Entrepreneurship + Management, International Entrepreneurship, Contemporary Strategic Marketing Practice, Strategy + Technology, Business Ethics, Strategic Human Resource Management, Tax + Finance.

1 year add-on (full-time and part-time) Min Entry Requirements 180 credits and an overall GPA of 2.00 (40%) or higher in an ordinary degree in Business, e.g. DL701, or equivalent. This course will also be offered on a flexible, part-time as well as full-time basis through the ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) system. Closing Date for Advanced Entry Thurs, 31 March 2016, 4pm Contact

Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Entrepreneurship through Part-Time Study Part-time course applications must be made to Admissions Office before Wednesday, 24th August 2016 @ 4pm. If you are interested in a part-time course, contact Therese Moylan: therese.moylan@iadt.ie or 01 239 4764. What are the entry requirements? 180 credits and an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in an ordinary degree (Level 7). Candidates who do not meet this requirement but who can demonstrate equivalency through work experience must complete the IADT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. More information on the RPL process is available in the Admissions section.

Phone – 01 239 4753 Email – conor.heagney@iadt.ie

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This exciting course unites theory, practice and continuous assessment in order to take students to the heart of business. It produces graduates with solid foundations on which to build business careers.

Bachelor of Business (Hons)

What will I do? –– Learn how to identify and take business opportunities by combining knowledge, skills and competencies. –– This combination is a central focus of Enterprise Practice (stalls project in year 1), Enterprise Case Study (year 2), Work Placement (year 3) and the CIMA Global Business Challenge case study (year 4).

Entrepreneurship + Management Discover how to succeed as a professional decision-maker or entrepreneur with IADT’s Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Entrepreneurship + Management.

Course Code DL823 – Level 8 Award Application CAO Duration 4 years (full-time) Places 45 CAO Points Minimum Points – 285 Median Points – 320 Portfolio No Min Entry Requirements 2 HC3 and 4 OD3 Maths – F D3 English – O D3

What will I be able to do when I graduate? This course opens you up to many opportunities: management consultant, head of sales, head of software business development team, senior business development manager, online marketing specialist, recruitment consultant, securities operations specialist, lecturer, retail manager, European HR analyst, chartered accountant, managing director, entrepreneur in technology, retail, motor industry, digital marketing, music, education or media. You will also be eligible to progress to Master degree courses. What modules will I study? Year 1 – Enterprise Practice, Introduction to Digital Marketing, Marketing for Entrepreneurs, Internet Applications 1, Learning for Business, Enterprise Management, Business Mathematics 1 and Finance 1. Year 2 – Enterprise Case Study, Employability Skills, Marketing Communications + Sales, Project Management, Internet Applications 2, Enterprise Law, Economics 1, Business Mathematics 2 and Finance 2. Year 3 – Work Placement (half year), Innovation + Creativity, Data Management, Research for Entrepreneurs, Economics 2 and Finance 3.

FETAC Entry Requirements Applicants with FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 Awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules. We welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO. Advanced Entry Eligible advanced entry candidates are encouraged to apply via www.cao.ie to years 2 and 3. Contact Denis Cullinane, Course Co-ordinator Phone – 01 239 4942 Email – denis.cullinane@iadt.ie

Year 4 – Strategic Entrepreneurship + Management, International Entrepreneurship, Contemporary Strategic Marketing Practice, Strategy + Technology, Business Ethics, Strategic Human Resource Management, Tax + Finance.

Department of Design + Visual Arts

BSc (Hons)

Department of Film + Media

Creative Media Creative Music BA (Hons) Technologies 34 Production 37 Animation 45 BA (Hons)

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Design for Stage + Screen (Production Design / Costume Design / Character MakeUp Design)

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Creative Media Technologies Get the range of technical and interpersonal skills you need to be a success in the audio-visual and digital media sectors with IADT’s four-year BSc (Hons) in Creative Media Technologies.

Course Code DL835 – Level 8 Award Application CAO Duration 4 years (full-time) Places 50 CAO Points N/A Portfolio No Min Entry Requirements 2 HC3 and 4 OD3 Maths – O D3 English – O D3 Foundation Level Maths not accepted. FETAC Entry Requirements Applicants with FETAC awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules.

Want to work in computer and media technology, electronics, radio, television and broadcasting, sound installation or music and film? Thanks to our unique mix of engineering, technology and creativity, you will gain the knowledge and skills to research, develop, and deliver audio visual and digital media technology projects. What will I do? –– Work and study in electronic and computer labs. –– Specialise in different aspects according to your interests. –– Learn from first principles – the level you are expected to attain should be well within reach of students with an aptitude in this area. –– Access the professional TV and radio/recording studios in the National Film School. –– Showcase a final project in Year 4. What will I be able to do when I graduate? Plenty! For example: AV (Audio Video) installation, broadcasting, music production, content creation and networking companies. Graduates have been employed by AvCom, Digicom and Pearl AV. In the broadcast area, RTE, Setanta and community television have all hired graduates. In content creation, companies such as Brown Bag and QuicksmartAV; and on the networks/communications side, Vodafone and Intel. Graduates have started their own companies. Opportunities are available in further education in IADT and other institutions including TCD, UCD and DIT. A Level 7 exit award (BSc in Audio Visual Media Technology) is available for students who apply to exit having completed the third year. What modules will I study? Year 1 – Introduction to the field of Creative Media Technologies and related topics. Building and Making, Electrical Principles, Computing, Audio and Music Fundamentals, Digital Media Production, Mathematics for Audio Visual Applications and the First Year Common Module: Introduction to Faculty of Film, Art and Creative Technologies (FACT).

Applicants require at least a pass (D3) in Ordinary Level Maths in the Leaving Certificate or a pass in a mathematical methods module as part of the FETAC Award Cost for materials and/or field trips Toolbox, textbooks, field trip and project materials. You may have to purchase USB sticks, headphones, etc. Contact Timm Jeschawitz, Course Co-ordinator

Year 2 – Audio Visual Practice, Electronics, Networks, Sound Recording, Audio Visual Production, Advanced Mathematics for Audio Visual Applications and the Cross-faculty Elective Module. Year 3 – Work Practice / Project, Electronics and Microcontrollers, Broadcast Communications, Digital Signal Processing, Studio Technology and Practice, and Research and Innovation. In the Work Practice / Project module, you work through the project process from idea to completion.

Phone – 01 239 4957 Email – timm.jeschawitz@iadt.ie

Year 4 – Final Project, Business Strategy and Analytics, and Advanced Audio Visual Systems Design. Two electives from: Physical Interactions, Computer Music + Creative Coding, Broadcast Technology, Audio Synthesis, Web Design and Development. Final Project requires a level of research, synthesis and self-directed learning.

BSc (Hons)

Creative Computing Get the right mix of skills for a future as part of a multidisciplinary software design and development team with IADT’s four-year BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing.

Course Code DL836 – Level 8 Award Application CAO Duration 4 years (full-time)

With the current high demand for computing graduates forecast to continue into the future, this practical computing course emphasises the development of your creative, technical and professional skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Mathematics is a significant component of a number of modules. What will I do? –– Study the modules as per any computing degree. –– Learn to program in Java, develop websites in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and learn how computer systems work. –– Develop complex computer and multimedia systems for a range of applications (by Year 4).

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What will I be able to do when I graduate? A range of occupations are open to graduates, including: web/mobile application designer, web/mobile application developer, user experience designer, project manager, database administrator, systems administrator. Graduates also progress to further postgraduate courses. What modules will I study? Year 1 – Computer Technology, Programming, Databases, Creative Digital Media, Web Design and Development, and shared Introduction to Film, Art + Creative Technologies (FACT) module. In addition you will complete an Integrated Project.

Places 50 CAO Points N/A Portfolio No Min Entry Requirements 2 HC3 and 4 OD3 Maths – O D3 English – O D3 Foundation Level Maths not accepted

Year 2 – Computer Architecture and Operating Systems, Software Development, Database Management Systems, Computer Modelling, Advanced Web Design and Development, Software Project and an Elective Module. Elective modules offered can change each year and aim to reflect the interests and skills of the particular cohort of students. Second Year students are offered the opportunity to study abroad in one of a number of colleges in Europe, as part of an Erasmus course.

FETAC Entry Requirements Applicants with FETAC awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules. Applicants require at least a pass (D3) in Ordinary Level Maths in the Leaving Certificate or a pass in a mathematical methods module as part

Year 3 – Computer Networks, Interaction Design, Research + Innovation. Students will also choose one of the following streams: Software Architecture and Design * and Mobile Computing * or Game Development § and Web Graphics and Animation §. In addition you will complete a substantial project in a professional environment.

Cost for materials and/or field trips The course may require the purchase of USB sticks, DVDs, headphones, microphones, etc. (approx. €50 per year). Smartphone (desirable), costing from €100 upwards. Contact Sue Reardon, Course Co-Ordinator, Phone – 01 239 4724 Email – sue.reardon@iadt.ie

Year 4 – Data Visualisation and Business Strategy and Analytics and a substantial research-based project. Students will also do modules in one of the following streams: Cloud Application Development * and Computer, Network and Application Security * or Physical Interaction § and Creative Coding §. All modules in year one are mandatory. In years three and four, students do one of two streams (designated by the * and § symbols) allowing them to specialise their knowledge, skills and competencies.

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BSc (Hons)

Applied Psychology It all begins with you! Study the mind, human behaviour, and how technology affects us with IADT’s innovative four-year BSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology.

Course Code DL825 – Level 8 Award Application CAO Duration 4 years (full-time) Places 65 CAO Points Minimum Points – 350 Median Points – 395 Portfolio No Min Entry Requirements 2 HC3 and 4 OD3 Maths – O D3 English – O D3 Foundation Level Maths not accepted.

Fascinating and practical, this is a unique opportunity to study how psychology applies to everyday existence – including our use of technology – and to explore how psychology can create new ways to improve quality of life. Topics include; personality, childhood, mental processes (such as attention and memory), the brain and its disorders, and how other people influence our behaviour. Learn skills employers want, such as teamwork, communication, and critical thinking. What will I do? –– A mix of group work, lectures and tutorials, independent study is combined with approx. 22 hours a week in class. –– From second year you specialise in either Psychology + Technology or Psychology + Practice. –– Wide range of innovative assessments – on any given day you could be doing a small-scale research project, making a game, creating a blog, giving a presentation, designing a poster or volunteering in the local community. What will I be able to do when I graduate? This degree is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland, which means it meets particular standards and has particular core characteristics. Graduates leave with a competitive edge because this course explores the same core psychology modules as other equivalent, accredited undergraduate courses, but also offers additional modules in applied psychology. There is an emphasis on the application of psychology to everyday life, the workplace, community, industry, and technology (e.g. sport and health psychology, organisational psychology and cyberpsychology). Graduates often pursue postgraduate studies or enter the technology or social science sectors. What modules will I study? Year 1 – Introduction to Psychology, Personality and Individual Differences, Cyberpsychology, Research Methods and Statistics 1, Multimedia Design, ICT, and shared Introduction to Film, Art + Creative Technologies (FACT) module.

Year 2 – Developmental and Lifespan Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Perception, Research Methods and Statistics 2, Cross faculty elective, and either: Psychology and Technology Path (Information Design + Multimedia, Usability) OR Psychology and Practice Path (Sport + Health Psychology, Organisational Psychology).

of the FETAC Award Cost for materials and/or field trips Textbooks (approx €80), field trips (approx €20) USB sticks. Contact

Year 3 – Social Psychology, Neuropsychology, Abnormal Psychology, Research Methods and Statistics 3, IT Group Project. Psychology and Technology Path. Psychology and Practice Path. Web Applications and Content Management, Educational Psychology.

Anne Wright, Course Co-Ordinator Phone – 01 239 4724 Email – anne.wright@iadt.ie

Year 4 – Transpersonal + Positive Psychology, Advanced Research in Psychology, Psychology of New Media and Entertainment and Major Research Project. Psychology and Technology Path. Psychology and Practice Path. Human Computer Interaction in Practice. Forensic Psychology.

Bachelor of Arts

Creative Music Production Run in collaboration with the Sound Training College (STC), IADT’s exciting and hands-on three-year BA in Creative Music Production will get your music or new media career right on track!

Course Code DL704 – Level 7 Award Application CAO Duration 3 years (full-time) Places 35 CAO Points N/A Portfolio Yes. See the section on Portfolio Guidelines Min Entry Requirements 5 O D3 Maths – O D3 English – O D3 Foundation Level Maths not accepted.

Music production is the integration of sound engineering and creative audio programming to produce contemporary music and audio in a recording studio or live venue setting. Run in collaboration with the STC (Temple Bar, Dublin) – which is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s leading studios – this course will help you develop the creative and technical skills for a successful career. Lecturers have worked with some of the world’s most famous artists, including Rihanna, the Black Eyed Peas, Snow Patrol, Michael Jackson, Van Morrison, The Corrs, Morrissey, The Script and The Frames.

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What will I do? –– Learn how to use industry-standard equipment and software. –– Learn from some of the finest sound engineering/ music industry practitioners in the contemporary music scene in Ireland. –– Benefit from a mixture of lectures and practical work of the highest commercial standard. –– Get unrivalled industry experience, access and contacts. –– Work experience is available in the Apollo/Grouse Lodge studios, recording some of the finest artists in the Irish music industry. –– Key themes include studio recording and music production, critical listening, live sound engineering, computer-based music creation, electronics and acoustics. What will I be able to do when I graduate? Graduates go on to forge careers in the growing music and new media industries. Previous STC graduates continue to lead the worldwide music and new media industries – check out their profiles on soundtraining.com/alumni/ What modules will I study? Year 1 – Sound Engineering, Audio Production, Critical Listening I, Music Theory, Acoustics, Introduction to Audio Programming.

FETAC Entry Requirements Any full FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 Awards may be used for application to this course. Applicants require at

Year 2 – Advanced Sound Engineering, Advanced Audio Production, Critical Listening II, Broadcast, Electronics, Creative Audio Programming.

least a pass (D3) in Ordinary Level Maths in the Leaving Certificate or a pass in a mathematical methods module as part of the FETAC Award Contact

Year 3 – Major Project, in which you master your creative and technical skills. Thesis, Professional Practice + Work Placement, Interactive Performance Systems or Minor Project.

Phone – 01 239 4781 Email – geoffrey.perrin@iadt.ie

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BA (Hons)

Visual Communication Design Learn how to become a skilled creative, conceptual and strategic thinker with IADT’s internationally acclaimed four-year BA (Hons) in Visual Communication Design.

Course Code DL826 – Level 8 Award Application CAO Duration 4 years (full-time)

Listed as one of the top 25 Graphic Design courses in Europe by Domus (Italy/New York) in 2013, on this degree you discover how design informs and assists us in almost everything we do. From screen to print to environmental design, graduates are highly sought after in Ireland and internationally. What will I do? –– Key activities include: critical enquiry, visual exploration, design experimentation, collaboration and innovation. –– Get a high quality, relevant and skill-based educational experience. –– Learn how to become a holistic designer and successfully negotiate any media to find solutions to diverse and complex problems. –– Learn to work independently, collaboratively, and within interdisciplinary environments. What will I be able to do when I graduate? From renowned, international agencies to established and new studios in Ireland, graduates are highly sought after for: web design, app design, game design, motion graphics (for film, tv and screen), post-production for TV and film, design for print and publishing, advertising and art direction, environmental design, exhibition design, illustration, photography, design writing and journalism. Graduates have also gone on to do postgraduate study or design research.

Places 30 CAO Points Minimum Points – 585 Median Points – 795 Combination of Leaving Certificate and Portfolio assessment points

What modules will I study? Year 1 – Introduction to Design and Visual Culture; Design Practices: Fundamental Principles; Design Practices: Spatial Form and Communication; Design Practices: Type, Image and Motion; Visual Thinking: Ideas and Play; Inter-disciplinary Design: Gameplay; and the Faculty Common Module.

Portfolio Yes. See the section on Portfolio Guidelines Min Entry Requirements

2 HC3 and 4 OD3 Maths – F D3 English – O D3 FETAC Entry Requirements

Year 2 – Design and Culture, Visual Thinking: Message and Audience; Design Practices: Print and Screen; Design Practices: Motion; Design Practices: Wayfinding and Environment; Inter-disciplinary Design: Viewpoint. Plus one module from a selection of multi-disciplinary electives such as Screenwriting, Production and Direction; Media and Politics; Comic Narrative; Drawing; Sonic Art; Music Origins.

Applicants with FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 Awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules. We welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO. Contact Dr. Linda King / Gerard Fox,

Year 3 – Design in Context: Print and Environment; Design in Context: Screen; Professional Studio; Interdisciplinary Design: Narrative; Contemporary Practices and Critical Debates; Advanced Research Methods and Thesis Preparation. Year 4 – Inter-disciplinary Design: Professionalism and Promotion; Major Project + Exhibition; Thesis.

Co-Course Co-Ordinators Phone – 01 239 4699 / 239 4676 Email – linda.king@iadt.ie / gerard.fox@iadt.ie

Cost for materials and/or field trips Normally not more than €1000 per year (years 1, 2 and 3) for materials and tools. You may have an opportunity to take part in extended field trips or international visits (not compulsory). Your final year exhibition is your professional showcase. We advise you to budget for not less than €1000. It is extremely useful to have a good quality digital camera, portable hard drive and laptop. We recommend you don’t purchase these in advance, but seek advice from your tutors.

BA (Hons)

Art Learn to look critically at the changing world by observing aspects of the natural, man-made and digital environment with IADT’s four-year BA (Hons) in Art.

Course Code DL827 – Level 8 Award Application CAO Duration 4 years (full-time) Places 50 CAO Points Minimum Points – 505 Median Points – 845 Combination of Leaving Certificate and Portfolio assessment points Portfolio Yes. See the section on Portfolio Guidelines Min Entry Requirements 2 HC3 and 4 OD3 Maths – F D3 English – O D3

This course introduces you to the visually and critically sophisticated landscape of contemporary art. By continually challenging ideas and practices, artists provide new ways of seeing as well as new responses, encouraging debate and change in contemporary society. What will I do? –– Explore the many opportunities that exist for artists, through the creative pathways of drawing, painting, video, sculpture, printmaking, photography, sound, installation, performance and other related areas. –– Through an integrated and multidisciplinary experience, we educate and inspire artists. –– Create a comprehensive portfolio of work, tested against real-world situations. –– Visiting lecturers, specialist workshops and themed seminars will open your eyes to new ideas. –– Participate in placements and international exchanges. –– Develop art events in groups and exhibit independently.

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What will I be able to do when I graduate? Graduates pursue careers in the creative industries as: artists, art teachers, arts administrators, art directors, community arts co-ordinators, arts mediators, art critics, arts officers, content developers, image researchers, film-makers, art historians and gallery curators. What modules will I study? Year 1 – Techniques of Light and Space; Techniques of Space and Trace; Place project; Core Workshop; Introduction to History and Critical theory; Introduction to Modernism and Popular Culture; First Year Common Module. Year 2 – Studio – Selection + Development; Studio – Environmental; Studio – Self Direction; Workshop – Film/ Publishing/Sculpture; Intermedia History – Concepts of the Avant Garde; Exhibition Review; Elective. Year 3 – Studio – Methodology; Practice Led Research; Studio – Interdisciplinary Project; Workshop – Film/ Publishing/Sculpture; Contemporary Practice – Exhibitions + Publics; Literature Review.

FETAC Entry Requirements Applicants with FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 Awards require distinctions

Year 4 – Completion of your studio practice in the Graduate Exhibition; Workshops; Seminars; Dissertation.

We welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO. Contact Cora Cummins Email – cora.cummins@iadt.ie

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in 3 (of 8) modules.

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BA (Hons)

3-Dimensional Design, Modelmaking + Digital Art Combine advanced skill and techniques of manufacture with strong creative and design understanding in IADT’s four-year BA (Hons) in 3-Dimensional Design, Modelmaking + Digital Art.

Course Code DL828 – Level 8 Award Application CAO Duration 4 years (full-time) Places 30 CAO Points Minimum Points – 699 Median Points – 850 Combination of Leaving Certificate and Portfolio assessment points Portfolio Yes. See the section on Portfolio Guidelines Min Entry Requirements 2 HC3 and 4 OD3 Maths – F D3 English – O D3 FETAC Entry Requirements

With three equally valuable areas of study, on this course you will learn the techniques to ensure you thrive in the modelmaking industry and a variety of creative practices. Graduates design and create 3D and digital representations of ideas and concepts in a variety of contexts such as film, gaming, architecture, exhibitions and street theatre. What will I do? –– Gain the professional competence to master specific skills and techniques such as: sculpting/ modelling, casting, CNC cutting, laser cutting, 3D printing, technical fabrication and digital modelling/ animation, design and presentation. –– Benefit from a practical, hands-on approach to every module. –– Get the opportunity to work within different aspects of real modelmaking practice. What will I be able to do when I graduate? Graduates work as model makers on feature films or commercials; display/model makers for interactive exhibits such as museums; event designers/fabricators for entertainment events; and in a variety of other roles, including art director; architectural modeller; art teacher; creature developer/character animator for games and/or animation; digital matte artist; digital FX supervisor. What modules will I study? Year 1 – 2D/3D Studies, Technical Modelling, Architectural Modelling, Prototype Modelling, Digital Studies 2D (Photoshop, AutoCAD), Critical and Cultural studies, and shared Introduction to Film, Art + Creative Technologies (FACT) module. Year 2 – Model Animation, Modelmaking for Film, Spectacle Arts, Advanced Sculpting, 3D Digital Studies, Critical and Cultural Studies. One additional module from the bank of available electives. Year 3 – Advanced Digital Modelling, Spatial Design, Character Design, and 4D Digital Studies, Industry Project, Research Seminar, Business Studies, Thesis Proposal.

Applicants with FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 Awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules. We welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO. Contact Julian King, Course Co-ordinator Phone – 01 239 4709 Email – julian.king@iadt.ie

Year 4 – Initial project and the production of final project for the Graduate Exhibition, as well modules in professional practice, presentation skills and completing your dissertation. Cost for materials and/or field trips Normally not more than €1000 per year (years 1, 2 and 3) for materials and tools. You may have an opportunity to take part in extended field trips or international visits (not compulsory). Your final year exhibition is your professional showcase. We advise you to budget for not less than €1000. It is extremely useful to have a good quality digital camera, portable hard drive and laptop. We recommend you don’t purchase these in advance, but seek advice from your tutors.

Design for Stage + Screen Production Design / Costume Design / Character MakeUp Design

Learn from the best on the only course where Production Design, Costume Design and Character MakeUp Design are pursued to honours degree level: IADT’s BA (Hons) in Design for Stage + Screen.

Contact Martin Marley, Year Four Tutor Phone – 01 239 4812 Email – martin.marley@iadt.ie

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Theatre, film and television are highly visual practices that need experts to imagine and create the characters, costumes and physical environments in a cohesive manner. Run collaboratively, this course offers three specialist courses of study. As part of The National Film School, the courses offer excellent opportunities to work alongside the next generation of film and television makers, as well as in theatre, opera, dance and drama. What will I do? –– Complete a common first year, which provides a broad range of creative skills pertinent to all pathways. –– Focus on your chosen pathway in years two and three and gain high levels of specialist skills used in the design for theatre, television and film projects. –– Undertake two creative projects in final year: one of which is personally selected and a major research project. –– Work as an integral part of a larger, interdisciplinary creative team while developing your own specialism. What will I be able to do when I graduate? Many designers’ work spans the entire spectrum of the performing arts: theatre, television and film. Others choose to specialise in one particular area. All three courses offer you the opportunity to prepare for a career in one of the most exciting, challenging and rewarding creative arts careers. Graduates work as designers and makers in theatre, film and television, as well as in related areas such as exhibition design. Cost for materials and/or field trips Normally not more than €1000 per year (years 1, 2 and 3) for materials and tools. You may have an opportunity to take part in extended field trips or international visits (not compulsory). Your final year exhibition is your professional showcase. We advise you to budget for not less than €1000. It is extremely useful to have a good quality digital camera, portable hard drive and laptop. We recommend you don’t purchase these in advance, but seek advice from your tutors. Have a look at the three options in the coming pages.

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Department of Design + Visual Arts

Design for Stage + Screen:

Production Design Bring imagined worlds to life as a production designer!

Course Code DL831 – Level 8 Award Application CAO Duration 4 years (full-time)

What will I do? Production design (scenography) is the creation of a space in response to a text, music, dance or television format: an imagined world. Central to the process is an ability to analyse, creatively interpret and invent. In all areas, the Production Designer works closely with the director and a creative team, communicating through the use of scale models, sketches, paintings, technical drawings and digital media. Theatre: learn the skills to work across the gamut of drama, opera, musicals and dance. Television: create a visually distinctive and workable environment that gives each production – be it current affairs, gameshows, music or drama – its own unique visual identity. Film: design sets in studio and adapt existing locations to create a convincing world within which the story can unfold. What modules will I study? Common Year 1 – Digital Support Studies, Introductory Studies 1 – Design for Performance, Introductory Studies 2 – Design for Stage – Theatre, Introductory Studies 3 Design for Screen – Film, Design for Stage or Screen 1. Critical and Contextual Studies 1 and a common Faculty Module. Year 2 – Four common modules, Photography and Documentation, Exploration and Experimentation, Critical and Cultural Studies 2 and a Faculty Elective. Technical Skills Studies – Production, Design for Screen – Production Design, Personal Design Project 2 – Production.

Places 11 CAO Points Minimum Points – 555 Median Points – 695 Combination of Leaving Certificate and Portfolio assessment points Portfolio Yes. See the section on Portfolio Guidelines Min Entry Requirements 2 HC3 and 4 OD3 Maths – O D3 English – O D3 Foundation level maths not accepted. FETAC Entry Requirements Applicants with FETAC awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules. Applicants require at least a pass (D3) in Ordinary Level Maths in the Leaving Certificate or a pass in a mathematical methods module as part of the FETAC Award

Year 3 – Work Placement/ Practical Experience followed by modules in the areas of Professional Studies; Critical and Contextual Studies, Collaboration Project – Across Course, Advanced Discipline Practice – Production. Year 4 – Directed minor project, a self-selected major project and a business + entrepreneurship module which culminates in the Graduate Showcase. Included in the final year is a dissertation and/or documented research project.

Design for Stage + Screen:

Costume Design If you love fabrics, detail and meticulous research, costume design is your perfect fit!

Course Code DL829 – Level 8 Award Application CAO Duration 4 years (full-time) Places 11 CAO Points Minimum Points – 665 Median Points – 865 Combination of Leaving Certificate and Portfolio assessment points Portfolio Yes. See the section

What will I do? As a costume designer, you are concerned with character and characterisation. Whether for stage (theatre, dance, or opera) or screen (film and television), the designer works initially with the director and creative team to establish the visual style of the costumes. Costume designers work as part of a team, which can include a costume supervisor, makers and tailors and wardrobe assistants who work backstage or stand by on set. The work may involve the re-creation of an historical character and period, or the invention of a completely imagined world. Costume designers work closely with actors to create exactly the right visual effect.

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What modules will I study? Common Year 1 – Digital Support Studies, Introductory Studies 1 – Design for Performance, Introductory Studies 2 – Design for Stage – Theatre, Introductory Studies 3 Design for Screen – Film, Design for Stage or Screen 1. Critical and Contextual Studies 1 and a common Faculty Module. Year 2 – Four common modules, Photography and Documentation, Exploration and Experimentation, Critical and Cultural Studies 2 and a Faculty Elective. Technical Skills Studies – Costume Construction, Design for Screen – Period Costume Design, Personal Design Project 2 – Costume. Year 3 – Work Placement/Practical Experience followed by modules in the areas of Professional Studies; Critical and Contextual Studies, Collaboration Project – Across Course, Advanced Discipline Practice – Costume. Year 4 – Directed minor project, a self-selected major project and a business + entrepreneurship module which culminates in the Graduate Showcase. Included in the final year is a dissertation and/or documented research project.

on Portfolio Guidelines Min Entry Requirements 2 HC3 and 4 OD3 Maths – F D3 English – O D3 FETAC Entry Requirements Applicants with FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 Awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules. We welcome applications from mature

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students, who must apply to the CAO.

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Design for Stage + Screen:

Character MakeUp Design Learn the art of making a character complete and convincing.

Course Code DL830 – Level 8 Award Application CAO Duration 4 years (full-time) Places 11 CAO Points Minimum Points – 840 Median Points – 950 Combination of Leaving Certificate and Portfolio assessment points Portfolio Yes. See the section

What will I do? A make-up/prosthetics designer works on feature films, television dramas, television commercials, music videos, and theatre, opera and dance performances. Learn how to work in conjunction with a costume designer and hair/wig dresser to ensure that the overall visual statement is complete and convincing. The designer focuses on the performers and the creation of appropriate characters based on a given script using make-up, postiche, wigs or prosthetics. Learn the skills to liaise with the director to discuss the interpretation of the script and any notable effects required. What modules will I study? Common Year 1 – Digital Support Studies, Introductory Studies 1 – Design for Performance, Introductory Studies 2 – Design for Stage – Theatre, Introductory Studies 3 Design for Screen – Film, Design for Stage or Screen 1. Critical and Contextual Studies 1 and a common Faculty Module. Year 2 – Four common modules, Photography and Documentation, Exploration and Experimentation, Critical and Cultural Studies 2 and a Faculty Elective. Technical Skills Studies focus on materials, techniques and processes used to create characters suitable for theatre and film. This includes character, period, ageing, climatic effects, injury simulation, facial hair / postiche and wig dressing. It also includes the design, making and application of prosthetic pieces. Students apply these skills to text based design projects in modules MakeUp Design for Screen and a Personal Design Project 2. Year 3 – Work Placement/ Practical Experience followed by modules in the areas of Professional Studies; Critical and Contextual Studies and a Collaboration Project – Across Course. Core discipline skills are explored further in Advanced Discipline Practice using Make Up and Prosthetics to design a range of characters for a specific text.

Year 4 – Directed minor project, a self-selected major project and a business + entrepreneurship module which culminates in the Graduate Showcase. Included in the final year is a dissertation and/or documented research project.

BA (Hons)

Animation The unique learning experience at the forefront of animation education in Europe: IADT’s BA (Hons) in Animation.

Course Code DL832 – Level 8 Award Application CAO Duration 4 years (full-time)

One of the youngest art/design disciplines, animation continues to grow in popularity and importance across the entertainment, advertising, education and communication industries. Learn how to explore and document your world and your stories with a full complement of animation production processes and skills. What will I do? –– Learn the techniques and skills needed for animated features, TV production, TV commercials, special FX, short films, and traditional as well as CGI animation. –– Develop the creative, theoretical and technical skills appropriate to gaining an animation degree. –– Learn from real experiences, whether individually or as part of a group.

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What will I be able to do when I graduate? You will be well equipped for a career in: animation production companies, multimedia companies, production and post-production houses for animation, film and television, as well as for freelance/ independent work. Other career paths include gaming, architectural and industrial modelling, film/special effects, advertising, multimedia and teaching. Graduates have found employment with: Brown Bag Films, Kavaleer, Jam Media, The Element, Monster, Screen Scene, Abbey Theatre, Weta, Manandink, Flickerpix, Barley Films, and Cartoon Saloon.

Places 30 CAO Points Minimum Points – 955 Median Points – 1050 Combination of Leaving Certificate and Portfolio assessment points

What modules will I study? Year 1 – Critical and Contextual Studies: Visual Culture, Film and Animation History; Design for Animation; Digital Skills for Animation; Life Drawing; Animation Principles; Storyboarding and Layout; shared Introduction to Film, Art + Creative Technologies (FACT) module.

Portfolio Yes. See the section on Portfolio Guidelines Min Entry Requirements 2 HC3 and 4 OD3 Maths – F D3 English – O D3 FETAC Entry Requirements

Year 2 – Critical and Contextual Studies (Film, Technology and the City; Film and Narrative); Design for Animation Production; Digital Skills for Animation Production; Life Drawing; Character Animation Principles; and the Animated Character Performance. In addition, you will be able to choose one module from the bank of available Year 2 FACT electives.

Applicants with FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 Awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules. We welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO.

Year 3 – Critical and Contextual Studies: Research Seminar and Thesis Preparation; Research and Concept Development; Group Industry and Professional Practice; Production Preparation; Advanced Life Drawing for Animation; and Advanced Digital Skills for Animation Production.

Approx. €750–€1,000 per year. Your final year exhibition is your professional showcase, so we advise you to budget for costs associated with the Graduate Exhibition. Contact Keith Foran, Course Co-ordinator, Phone – 01 239 4643 Email – keith.foran@iadt.ie

Year 4 – Final project and show reel for the Graduate Exhibition, supported by a dissertation and/or documented research project portfolio.

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Cost for materials and/or field trips

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Department of Film + Media

BA (Hons)

Photography Explore the art of capturing, defining and describing contemporary culture with IADT’s four-year BA (Hons) in Photography.

From fashion and advertising to contemporary art and digital media; creative photographers are highly sought after, and play a leading role in reflecting our increasingly visual society and culture. This is a rapidly evolving environment that affects a wide range of cultural sectors and activities. What will I do? –– Explore photography within the context of art, communications, the moving image and critical theory. –– Access a unique range of facilities that allow you to engage with a variety of photographic technologies, including analogue darkroom processes, through to current, cutting-edge digital media. –– Learn from staff at the leading edge of contemporary photographic practice and criticism. What will I be able to do when I graduate? Graduates work across commercial and contemporary art practices, including print, publishing and emerging media, both in Ireland and internationally. Many graduates work independently or have set up their own businesses.

Course Code DL833 – Level 8 Award Application CAO Duration 4 years (full-time)

What modules will I study? Year 1 – Photography and Culture; Photography and Communication; Photographic Workflow; Understanding the Photographic Image; Photography and the Studio; and Photography and Place; shared Introduction to Film, Art + Creative Technologies (FACT) module.

Places 30 CAO Points Minimum Points 799 / Median Points 895 Combination of Leaving Certificate and Portfolio assessment points

Year 2 – Contemporary Photography; Photography, Publishing and the Book; Modernism, Modernity and the Image; Photography and the Expanded Studio; and Society, Culture and the Image. In addition, you will choose one module from the bank of available Year 2 FACT electives.

Portfolio Yes. See the section on Portfolio Guidelines Min Entry Requirements 2 HC3 and 4 OD3 Maths: F D3 English: O D3

Year 3 – Contemporary Photography and Professional Practice; Photography, Ideology and Curatorial Practice; Photography and the Moving Image; Photography and Ireland: Colonial and Post-Colonial Identities; Reflecting on Photography; and an Introduction to Photography and Entrepreneurship

FETAC Entry Requirements Applicants with FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 Awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules. We welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO. Cost for materials and/or field trips Allow approximately €1,000 per year plus exceptional purchases, field trips, preparation for exhibitions and national/international competitions. We advise you to budget for costs associated with the Graduate Exhibition in your final year. Contact Dr. Justin Carville, Course Co-ordinator Phone – 01 239 4937 Email – justin.carville@iadt.ie

Year 4 – Final project and portfolio for the Graduate Exhibition, supported by a dissertation.

Film + Television Production The world is full of stories, and you can learn the creative and technical skills to tell them in IADT’s BA (Hons) in Film and Television Production.

Course Code DL834 – Level 8 Award Application CAO Duration 4 years (full-time) Places 30 CAO Points Minimum Points – 930 Median Points – 990 Combination of Leaving Certificate and Portfolio assessment points Portfolio Yes. See the section on Portfolio Guidelines Min Entry Requirements 2 HC3 and 4 OD3 Maths – F D3 English – O D3 FETAC Entry Requirements Applicants with FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 Awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules. We welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO. Cost for materials and/or field trips Allow approximately €750–€1,000 per year (for production related costs, equipment and software purchases, field trips, etc.) We advise you to budget

What will I do? –– Get practical tuition in: production, script, direction, cinematography, lighting, sound and editing, television programming, drama, documentary, commercials, promotional, experimental and educational programming. –– Benefit from hands-on production experience and easy access to excellent facilities in the new National Film School building. What will I be able to do when I graduate? Graduates are working in the film and television industry in such roles as: director (television drama, commercials, documentary, features); sound recordist/mixer; sound designer; director of photography; focus puller; clapper loader; assistant camera person; digital image technician; editor; off-line editor; on-line editor; Avid DS, sound editor; scriptwriter; camera operator; producer; production assistant; location manager; and television researcher. Many graduates have formed their own production companies, while others have found careers in film education, film festivals, film workshops/events, web and multimedia design. What modules will I study? Year 1 – Script, Production and Direction; Technical Craft Skills; Shooting Techniques for Film and Television; Cinema History: The Silent Era; History of Television and Broadcasting; Page to Screen; Visual Culture and the Philosophical Tradition; Cinema History: Hollywood Cinema; and Key Concepts in Aesthetics; shared Introduction to Film, Art + Creative Technologies (FACT) module. Year 2 – Narrative Development Skills; Location Filming; Television Production; and study Film as Art; European Cinema; Irish Television; Literary Narratives, and undertake a Practice Based Research Project. In addition, you will be able to choose one module from the bank of available Year 2 FACT electives. Year 3 – Documentary Tradition and the Irish Film industry; film and television workplace environment (Industry Focus); Multi-Platform Content Development; Television Drama Production; Documentary Production; Sound and Moving Image; and prepare for your final year thesis/dissertation.

for costs associated with the Graduate Exhibition in your final year. Contact Course Co-ordinator Phone – 01 239 4681 Email – filmtv@iadt.ie

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BA (Hons)

This course is a challenging and exciting opportunity for anyone who wishes to broaden their knowledge of cinema, film and television. It focuses on the advancement of practical film-making and television production skills, as well as developing strong and creative storytelling abilities. Graduates have gone on to work with major Irish and international production and post-production companies as well as all the major broadcasters, including BBC, RTÉ, TV3, and TG4.

Year 4 – Academic dissertation; develop skills around Advanced Content Development; and undertake a major project.

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Faculty of Film, Art + Creative Technologies

Exploring combinations of materials, processes, creative strategies and critical thinking will give you a greater appreciation of your main area of study.

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Students on all courses in the Faculty of Film, Art and Creative Technologies can choose one module from a range of elective options during second year. Electives have been designed to encourage collaboration and experimentation and to broaden and deepen your understanding of the creative arts. They range in content from theatre and performance to media and politics, and include a wide range of learning experiences including overseas visits, practical workshops, lectures and seminars. Use your elective module as a chance to work with students and staff from other courses. Elective modules include: –– Photography – Digital Imaging –– Performance in the Arts –– Animation Principles: Experimental / 3D –– Theatre Workshop –– Drawing (2D and 3D) –– Introduction to Comics: Art and Culture –– Media and Politics in Ireland –– Sonic Arts –– Creative Cities –– Puppetry –– Introduction to Screenwriting –– Production + Direction –– Web design

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Year two elective modules

–– Generative art

If you are applying to any of the courses in the Department of Design + Visual Arts, you must submit a portfolio and you may be required to attend an interview afterwards.

Portfolio Guidelines

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Do I have to submit a portfolio? Yes, if you are applying for any course in the Department of Design + Visual Arts. We review portfolios in March. You may be called to an interview; these are held in April. Points allocated for the portfolio/interview are combined with the points from your Leaving Certificate (or equivalent). The CAO calls these courses restricted application, as they have special requirements (portfolio assessment). The CAO late application deadline is not available for these courses. Please read the relevant guidelines carefully and adhere to them. If you apply for more than one course, your portfolio will be separately assessed for each course. Bear this in mind when preparing your portfolio: it is not unusual for an applicant to receive a favourable response in one course and not in another. What should my portfolio contain? A portfolio is a collection of your work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both finished and in progress â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that showcases your interests and enthusiasms. It should demonstrate curiosity, inventiveness and ideas through a wide range of media, as well as your ability to work around selected themes. You can include course and school projects as well as any independent work. We like to see large or three-dimensional work, but this can be presented as photographs or other documentation.

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Have you included: –– Project work (set projects and self-initiated work) – including sketchbooks, development work and finished pieces – showing visual exploration, experimentation and creativity around a theme/ object(s)/place/idea, etc. –– Observational drawing from life/still life (not from photographs). –– Drawings/visual studies using a range of different media and demonstrating colour exploration including painting, collage, etc. –– Any photographic work (optional) or support work of personal interest. –– Photographs of 3D work. –– Digital work: either printed or as files on a USB stick.

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Creative Music Production (DL704) Portfolio Guidelines Applicants must submit either A OR B (A) Audio Submission –– Between one and three examples of your audio/ music compositions, or audio/music work you have produced, assisted or contributed to. –– A written statement – maximum 300 words – which explains the work. Be clear about your role in the work: is it original? Did you perform, record or produce it? –– The work must be in mp3 or wav format and submitted on a CD or USB key. We cannot accept data files (e.g. project files such as Pro Tools or Logic). (B) W ritten work submission – maximum 800 words – on one of the following: –– A music genre –– Review of a concert –– Study of a composer or performer. The work must be submitted in print. It should detail your understanding of a musical field or artist, and demonstrate your passion and interest for the subject.

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Your portfolio should:

If you are applying to any of the courses in the Department of Film + Media, you must submit a portfolio and you may be required to attend an interview afterwards.

Portfolio Guidelines

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Do I have to submit a portfolio? Yes, if you are applying for any course in the Department of Film + Media. We review portfolios in March. You may be called to an interview; these are held in April. Points allocated for the portfolio/interview are combined with the points from your Leaving Certificate (or equivalent). The CAO calls these courses restricted application, as they have special requirements (portfolio assessment). The CAO late application deadline is not available for these courses. Please read the relevant guidelines carefully and adhere to them. If you apply for more than one course, your portfolio will be separately assessed for each course. Bear this in mind when preparing your portfolio: it is not unusual for an applicant to receive a favourable response in one course and not in another. What should my portfolio contain? A portfolio is a collection of your work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both finished and in progress â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that showcases your interests and enthusiasms. It should demonstrate curiosity, inventiveness and ideas through a wide range of media, as well as your ability to develop your projects around selected themes. You can include course and schoolwork as well as any independent work. We like to see a portfolio that demonstrates a high level of visual skill, creativity, self-motivation, inventiveness, experimentation, flexibility and stylistic variation.

Be organised: decide

Include notebooks,

how to present your

cuttings, creative

work to your best

sketchbooks or visual

possible advantage.

diaries that show your interest in the discipline.

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course you are applying

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to. Note details of

relevant to the course

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someone else’s work.

DL832 – BA (Hons) in Animation Have you included: –– A variety of observational drawings, such as life drawing, drawings of friends, family, animals, landscapes, objects, etc. –– A selection of your best original artworks, which shows your interests in art, animation, and the world around you. –– A minimum of two storyboards setting out ideas for short animated films/adverts, etc. of any subject or style. (Storyboards are like comic strips without the speech bubbles. They outline key moments of the sequence; usually actions, events and emotions.) –– Photographs or prints only.

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DL833 – BA (Hons) in Photography Have you included: –– 20–30 pieces of work. –– The duration of your interest in photography. –– Work that illustrates your level of experience and technical competence to-date. –– Examples of any work published to-date. –– Work which shows your level of understanding of composition, light, texture and form when creating photographic images. –– Examples of both monochrome and colour photographs. DL834 – BA (Hons) in Film + Television Production It is not necessary to include all of the following. –– Film/Video. Must be on DVD (PAL format) only. At least four minutes will be screened by the panel. Note your role(s) on the production. –– Photography. Include a selection of your best work in black + white and/or colour and supply all images on print. If your work is digital, then supply prints in high-quality mode. –– Written work. Screenplays (correct format), short stories, plays and poetry are all acceptable. For screenplays and short stories, synopsise the story on a cover sheet and indicate what section you would like us to read. –– Audio work (Audio CD only). Radio plays, music you have composed, and interesting soundscapes. –– Drawing or concept work. Work should demonstrate you have a good eye and imagination. Also, storyboards, costume and production design sketches. IADT Undergraduate Prospectus 2016

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Admissions

Applying through the CAO All applications for admission to the first year of Ordinary Degree and ab-initio Honours Degree courses at IADT must be made directly to the CAO.

How do I apply?

Closing dates:

* L ate application deadline only applies to courses which do not require a portfolio submission (Dept. of Technology and Psychology, Dept. of Entrepreneurship and Dept. of Humanities and Arts Management).

Application

1st February 2016

Late Application

1st May 2016*

Change of mind

1st July 2016

Courses in the Department of Design and Visual Arts and the Department of Film and Media are referred to by the CAO as “restricted application” as they have special requirements (portfolio assessment). To ensure that you are considered for these courses, you must follow precisely the CAO instructions. In particular, your application must reach the CAO by 1st February 2016. There is no facility for late applications to the CAO in the case of ‘restricted application’ courses. Therefore, you cannot introduce a restricted application course as a new choice (Change of Mind) after 1st February 2016. However, you can change the order of preference of your course until July 1st. CAO contact details: Address

Tower House, Eglinton St, Galway

Phone

091 509800

Website www.cao.ie

Mature and non-standard applicants Mature applicants, 23 years of age or over on the 1st of January in the year of entry to an IADT course, are not required to meet the minimum entry requirements specified for standard applicants. Mature and non-standard applicants must also apply to the CAO by the above closing dates and tick the relevant box (mature student or disability/ specific learning difficulty) on the CAO form. CAO Applicants who have ticked the ‘Disability/SLD’ Box on the CAO application form will receive the ‘Supplementary Information Form’ from the CAO. This must be completed and returned to the CAO by the specified deadline. Such students may be invited to an informal interview to discuss their application and any additional provisions that may be necessary to ensure their full participation on our courses. If applying for a course in the Department of Film and Media and/or the Department of Design and Visual Arts, mature and non-standard applicants must submit a portfolio for assessment as above. Advanced Entry at IADT In certain circumstances application may be made for admission to undergraduate courses at post year one level. Availability of places differs from year to year. Sometimes, in certain courses, no places become available. Application for advanced entry (to year 2, 3 or 4) of our undergraduate courses must be made via www.cao.ie. There is no direct application to IADT for advanced entry places. Applications for add-on courses should still be made directly to IADT. Closing Date

Thurs, 31st March 2016, 4pm

Admissions Officer

Eoin Kelly

Phone

01 239 4621

Email eoin.kelly@iadt.ie

How are applicants selected?

For standard applicants, selection is based on points. These are calculated by adding together the points scored in the best six subjects in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate Examination (or equivalent). In the courses for which a portfolio is required, additional points, to a maximum of 600, are added based on the outcome of the portfolio assessment. Maths requirements Some courses will accept Foundation Level Mathematics while others require Ordinary Leaving Certificate Mathematics. Please read the entry requirements for each individual course.

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Foundation Level Mathematics For courses that do not specifically require Mathematics as an entry qualification, Foundation Level Mathematics will be accepted. Foundation Level Maths at grade A1, A2, B1 and B2 will count as a passing subject. Points will be awarded for these grades as follows: A1=20; A2=15; B1=10; B2=5 Implementation of Bonus Points for Higher Level Maths A bonus of 25 points will be allocated to students who achieve a grade D3 or above in higher level (HL) mathematics. This means that the maximum cumulative LC points total will increase from 600 to 625 (existing maximum points plus bonus points). Time scale The scheme was introduced for a four year pilot period commencing Leaving Certificate 2012. Bonus points will be awarded during the 4 year pilot period irrespective of the year in which the examinations were taken. Formula –– All students presenting HD3 or above in HL mathematics will have 25 points added to their score for mathematics –– The six highest subject points scores will then be counted to achieve a cumulative points score, as is normal practice

% Range

LC Grade

Points for HL Maths, incl 25 bonus points

Existing points for HL subjects incl maths

Points for OL subjects

90 – 100

125

100

85 – 89.99

115

80 – 84.99

110

75 – 79.99

105

70 – 74.99

100

65 – 69.99

60 – 64.99

55 – 59.99

50 – 54.99

45 – 49.99

40 – 44.99

25 – 39.99

10 – 24.99

00 – 9.99

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The table below illustrates the impact of the bonus points.

The bonus points will only be relevant in cases where the subject HL mathematics (including bonus points) is scored as one of the candidate’s six best subjects for points purposes. Consequently, if HL mathematics (cumulative points score) is not among these six subjects, the bonus points will not be included in the total points score.

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EU other international examinations All EU students presenting for admission to IADT with a clear equivalent to HL Mathematics as one of their EU school leaving subjects will be awarded bonus points. A scoring system for some examinations such as: GCE, International Baccalauréat and European Baccalauréat is being developed, please see the CAO website www.cao.ie. Irish Language requirements Foundation Level Irish, at a minimum B3 level, will meet the minimum language requirement for entry to all courses, but currently no points are added. Calculating your Leaving Certificate Points A1

100

Ordinary 60

Ordinary 30

Higher

GCSE / GCE requirements Applicants are scored on the basis of a maximum of 4 different subject results at A and/or AS level. For scoring purposes, a combination of a smaller number of “A Levels” and “AS Levels” will be permitted as follows: 1. The best 4 A level results in a single sitting. 2. The best 3 A level results in a single sitting, plus the best AS level result from the previous or the same sitting. 3. The best 2 A level subject results in a single sitting, plus the best 2 results at AS level from the previous or the same sitting. 4. The best 1 A level subject result in a single sitting, plus the best 3 results at AS level from the previous or the same sitting. 5. The best 4 AS level subject results in a single sitting. GCSE / GCE Scoring System Grade

A-Level

All AS Levels (+ 4th A-level where presented )

180

60†

150

130

100

† Applies to A-level only

Code

Course Title

DL832

BA (Hons) in Animation

Level

Years

Portfolio

Min Entry

Maths

English

Yes

2 HC3 +

FD3

OD3

FD3

OD3

FD3

OD3

FD3

OD3

FD3

OD3

FD3

HC3

FD3

OD3

FD3

OD3

FD3

OD3

FD3

OD3

FD3

OD3

4 OD3 DL825

BSc (Hons) in Applied

Psychology DL827

BA (Hons) in Art

2 HC3 +

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4 OD3 8

Yes

2 HC3 + 4 OD3

DL836

BSc (Hons) in

Creative Computing DL835

BSc (Hons) in Creative

4 OD3 8

Media Technologies DL822

BA (Hons) in Cultural

BA (Hons) in Design for Stage +

Yes

BA (Hons) in Design for Stage +

Yes

BA (Hons) in English,

Yes

Bachelor of Business (Hons) in

BA (Hons) in Film +

BA (Hons) in Photography

2 HC3 + 4 OD3

Yes

Television Production DL833

2 HC3 + 4 OD3

Entrepreneurship + Management DL834

2 HC3 + 4 OD3

Media + Cultural Studies DL823

2 HC3 + 4 OD3

Screen (Production Design) DL821

2 HC3 + 4 OD3

Screen (Character MakeUp Design) DL831

2 HC3 + 4 OD3

Screen (Costume Design) DL830

2 HC3 + 4 OD3

Enterprise DL829

2 HC3 +

2 HC3 + 4 OD3

Yes

2 HC3 + 4 OD3

DL828

BA (Hons) in 3D Design,

Yes

Modelmaking + Digital Art DL826

BA (Hons) in Visual

2 HC3 + 4 OD3

Yes

Communication Design

2 HC3 + 4 OD3

Level 7 Awards DL701

Bachelor of Business in Applied

5 OD3

FD3

OD3

Yes

5 OD3

OD3

Entrepreneurship * DL704

BA in Creative Music

* N ote – Our level 7 Course DL701 has an associated level 8 add on degree available. DL701 + DL801 Bachelor of Business (Hons) Entrepreneurship. See course information for details.

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Entry Requirements

Fetac Links Scheme IADT is committed to encouraging FETAC award holders to progress onto our courses. For details of FETAC courses and the FETAC Higher Education Links, please refer to FETAC / QQI on 01 9058100 or www.fetac.ie or www.qqi.ie. Applications from FETAC award holders are made through the CAO and all relevant closing dates and conditions apply. If you have any full FETAC level 5 or FETAC level 6 award, you are eligible to apply for a place on any of our Ordinary Degree (level 7 award) courses or on any of our Honours Degree (level 8 award) courses (except DL821, BA (Hons) English Media + Cultural Studies for which you must hold one of the specific awards listed below).

Ordinary Degree (level 7 award) Any FETAC level 5 and level 6 award may be used for application to the following DL701

Bachelor of Business Studies in Applied Entrepreneurship – with add-on DL801

DL704 *

* These courses require at least a pass (D3) in Ordinary Level Mathematics in the Leaving Certificate or a pass in a mathematical methods module as part of your FETAC award.

BA in Creative Music Production

Honours Degree (level 8 award) Any FETAC level 5 and level 6 Award with a minimum of 3 distinctions may be used for application to the following 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

DL822

BA (Hons) in Cultural Enterprise

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

DL823

Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Entrepreneurship + Management

DL834

BA (Hons) in Film + Television Production

DL833

BA (Hons) in Photography

DL828

BA (Hons) in 3D Design, Modelmaking + Digital Art

DL826

BA (Hons) in Visual Communication Design

ECHSX

3 Distinctions

ELESX

3 Distinctions

ELAXX

3 Distinctions

EPJXX

3 Distinctions

DCHSX

3 Distinctions

5M2154

3 Distinctions

5M2073

3 Distinctions

5M3114

3 Distinctions

5M2464

3 Distinctions

5M4468

3 Distinctions

EMPXX

3 Distinctions

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DL821 BA (Hons) in English, Media + Cultural Studies For this course you need to have completed one of the following linked awards and have met any specific module requirements specified and have a minimum of 3 distinctions.

Points are awarded on the basis of FETAC results. –– See www.fetac.ie/fetac/documents/Progression_to_Higher_ Education_2013.pdf or www.cao.ie for details on the scoring system used. –– Please note that for some courses, specific subjects, either in your Leaving Certificate or FETAC award, are required. –– Some courses require a portfolio in addition to your FETAC award. Please see the individual course details and details on portfolio assessments above. 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: –– Completion of application form, identified academic work and preparation of a portfolio of evidence. –– Internal assessment – (for some courses applicant is interviewed) –– 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. For further information on RPL please see the institute website: www.iadt.ie/en/CurrentStudents/studentpoliciesandprocedures/.

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Registration, Fees + Grants

When will I register?

Do I have to pay fees?

After you have accepted a place, a registration pack will be issued to you, in the first week of September, from the Office of Academic and Student Affairs. Registration and Induction for all new students generally takes place during the 2nd full week of September. For 2015/16 it will take place between 7th to 11th September 2015. New students are expected to be in attendance for this week. If you accept a place and subsequently decide not to take it up you must immediately inform our admissions office in writing so that your place can be offered to the next person on the waiting list. If you do not register on the appointed date, your place may be forfeited. If you have registered as a student and then decide to withdraw from your course, it is very important to complete a withdrawal form and return it to the Office of Academic and Student Affairs. General information in relation to registration will be made available at www.iadt.ie at the end of August in each year.

Student Contribution An annual Student Contribution (€3,000 in the academic year 2015/16) is payable by all full-time students. This fee, subject to change from year to year, includes an Examination Fee and is payable for each year of study. All students are required to pay the Student Contribution on registration. Students who receive a grant will have this charge refunded. Those in receipt of “Back to Education Allowances” may qualify for an exemption from the student contribution. An application under the Higher Education Grant Scheme to cover the cost of the student contribution for students commencing from 2012 onwards must be submitted to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.susi.ie or www.studentfinance.ie. For families with more than one student attending Higher Education, please note that you will be required to pay each student contribution in full and then claim the reduction on the second and subsequent contributions through tax reliefs. For details on this please see www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/ education/third-level-education/. Tuition fees Currently, EU nationals (subject to residency requirements) attending full-time Ordinary Degree and Honours Degree courses are not normally required to pay tuition fees. However, non-EU nationals must do so. Details are available from our Office of Academic and Student Affairs. If you are an EU national and have already attended a third level institution, you should be aware that this may affect your entitlement to free tuition fees and maintenance grants. The general principle, with some exceptions, is that you will only receive financial support once for a given stage/year of study. Further information on Tuition fees is available from the Citizens Information website at www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/education/third-level-education/.

Tax relief Tax relief, at the standard rate of tax, may be available for tuition fees and student contributions paid in respect of approved third level courses. It is intended that families who pay student contributions for more than one student in a year will be able to claim tax relief on the second and subsequent contributions. For details on this please see www.citizensinformation.ie/ categories/education/third-level-education/. Rate of fees The rate of fees is determined by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) each year and is subject to change. The rates are normally available by the end of August. Please check our website www.iadt.ie for details. Further information on fees in general may be available from www.studentfinance.ie or www.hea.ie.

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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 citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

Academic and Student Affairs

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

eoin.kelly@iadt.ie

01 239 4923

john.mernagh@iadt.ie

procedures, portfolio assessments, direct entry

Registration

information on registration + induction

Fees

information on fees and grants

01 239 4612

eileen.macnamara@iadt.ie

Examinations

information in relation to

01 239 4626

margaret.murray@iadt.ie

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examinations, assessments

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Looking further afield: Erasmus + International Students

What is the Erasmus Programme?

ERASMUS encourages international mobility by allowing students to study for a term / semester (the average stay is five months) or for a full academic year (the average stay is ten months) at a range of higher education institutions across Europe. Students study a course similar to, and recognised as fulfilling requirements of, that at home. IADT is proud to have ERASMUS arrangements with over twenty Higher Education Institutions in Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the UK. (And we’re working on more!) Why should I take part? The academic, cultural, social and personal benefits are enormous. ERASMUS is a valuable opportunity to connect with some of the best educational institutions in Europe in your field of study. It’s a great way to exchange ideas, experience the learning environment of a different culture, learn a language and meet new people. Returning students tell us how rewarding they found the intellectual challenge of living and studying in a different European environment. Time spent on ERASMUS studies is fully accredited using the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Courses you can exchange with are often taught in English. IADT’s Erasmus Co-ordinator is Elena Somoza Phone

+ 353 1 239 4922

erasmus@iadt.ie

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Does IADT accept international students?

Yes. We welcome international students to IADT. IADTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courses are delivered through the English language. If English is not your first language and you have not successfully completed English in the Leaving Certificate (the final examination in the Irish secondary school system) or have not obtained a minimum of a Grade C at GCSE O Level, then you will need to submit evidence of one of the qualifications listed before an offer of a place can be made. A copy of the relevant certificate must be submitted to the CAO with your application. IADT has formal links with colleges in Ontario, Loras College in Iowa, and participates in the Brazilian Government initiative Science Without Borders. How do I apply? Prospective international students must apply to the CAO by the relevant closing dates. When we assess applications we establish qualification equivalencies to ensure that each applicant meets the required academic threshold for entry. Certified transcripts and English translations of qualifications not issued originally in English must be submitted with your CAO application. Acceptable qualifications IELTS

omposite score in the range 6.0 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in any one C component

TOEFL

Computer based test 215 or Internet based test 80

UCLES

Proficiency in English: Grade C or Advanced English: Grade A

In certain circumstances, results of English examinations other than those outlined may be accepted, though such results must indicate competence of a comparable standard. If you do not currently hold the relevant certificate, please indicate which certificate (and Examining Body) you intend to submit, and when you intend to undertake the assessment. These must be submitted by 1st June of the year of entry to enable us to process them before CAO offers are made. What is Science Without Borders? This initiative of the Brazilian Government offers students from Brazil the opportunity to attend our creative industries courses, including: design, software development, computer games, animation, electronic publishing, graphic design, publicity, arts, film, photography, music, television, and radio. We also offer the opportunities of potential internships to suitable candidates. Candidates pre-selected by CAPES should complete the form on www.csfirlanda.ie indicating IADT as the preferred institution. Get in touch for more information: Phone

+ 353 1 239 4922

Email international@iadt.ie

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Postgraduate + Professional Development Courses

IADT offers the following postgraduate courses (Level 9 Award): DL907

MA in Art + Research Collaboration

DL902

MA in Broadcast Production for Radio + Television

DL906

Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Cultural Event Management

DL904

MSc in Cyberpsychology (part-time)

DL905

MA in Public Cultures + Society

DL901

MA in Screenwriting for Film + Television

DL908

MSc in User Experience Design (part-time)

Special Purpose Awards Typical entry requirements are a pass Leaving Cert or equivalent (for those without a Leaving Cert). These courses usually run one evening per week for 20 weeks. Courses on offer: DL106S

Certificate in Critical Research (Foundations, Futures + Skills)

DL101S

Certificate in Cyberpsychology

DL103S

Certificate in Data Visualisation

DL102S

Certificate in Human Computer Interaction

DL116S

Certificate in Radio Production

DL105S

Certificate in Sport Psychology

Part-Time Courses In addition to the accredited Special Purpose Awards listed above, IADT runs Extra-mural part-time courses via the Part-Time Courses Office. These run from October–March and in June and July. They cover subjects such as: –– Portfolio Preparation – Fine Art + Media/Animation –– Advanced Photoshop –– Digital Photography – Beginner + Intermediate –– Book Design and Layout (Adobe InDesign) –– Creative Writing –– Oil/Acrylics –– Botanical Art + Illustration –– Introduction to Portraiture –– Introduction to Painting including Oils + Acrylics –– Drawing Skills Workshop –– Watercolour Painting –– Open level Painting/Learning techniques of the great masters Contact For further information, please contact Barbara Carraher Phone

01 239 4631

ptc@iadt.ie

Learner Support Services We provide practical support for all students with their writing and research requirements. Seminars and individual tutorial sessions are available throughout the year on topics such as: writing essays; report writing; research skills; notetaking/note-making; study skills; time management and goal setting; thesis/ dissertation writing; and examination techniques. We also provide a specialist support service to students with dyslexia and specific learning difficulties.

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Access Service We promote and support the participation of people from specific underrepresented target groups, such as students with a disability/specific learning difficulty; mature students; and students from a socio-economically disadvantaged background. Financial, academic and personal support includes: the organisation of reasonable accommodations during examinations/ assessments; Student Assistance Fund; and Student Disability Fund.

Assistive Technology We provide training, information and support to students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties. This includes the allocation of and training on Assistive Technology hardware and software; and advice on up-to-date solutions and new developments (web and mobile apps, E-books, cloud computing, etc.). Careers Advisory Service We provide confidential one-to-one advice and support in relation to career choice and planning. This includes: career counselling (with individual assessment and vocational testing); up-to-date information on career opportunities and recruitment; progression to further study; job vacancies; careers information resources; careers education seminars; and graduate destinations surveys. Health Centre We provide the best possible general medical and nursing care. Efficient, effective and courteous, our high quality service is open to all. A doctor is available three sessions a week to see students requiring medical assistance. A nurse is available five days per week to provide emergency care, confidential professional advice and referrals to an appropriate professional. Student Counselling Service We know that the transition to third level education can be challenging. Therapeutic and educational services respond to the personal, psychological, social and academic needs and concerns of students. Student Services

Phone

Access Service

01 239 4628

Students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties; Student Assistance Fund, Back to Education Allowance

Learner Support Services

01 239 4790

includes Dyslexia Support Service

Careers Advisory Service

01 239 4670

Student Counselling Service

01 239 4650

Health Centre

01 239 4760

For information relating to student and academic affairs, check out the IADT Student Handbook.

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Student Services

Students’ Union

The IADT Students’ Union represents and supports all students. Elected representatives from each class form the Union Council. It has many functions and means different things to everyone: from representing the entire student body at an academic level, to arranging entertainment, cultural and sporting activities. Getting involved in the SU is a great way to get to know people. Autonomous from IADT, the SU is affiliated the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). Among many, many things, the SU:

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–– Represents the interests and furthers the rights of its membership as a whole and individually. This takes the form of representation on committees that look at anything from teaching and learning to IADT’s Governing Body, as well as representing individuals in disciplinary or appeals procedures. –– Offers advice on welfare, finances and education. –– Organises awareness campaigns, and charity, entertainment and social events throughout the year including a Raise and Give (RAG) event that has become the envy of colleges around the country. –– Manages The Chapel in the Quadrangle building as a recreational space. Students’ Union Executive 2015/2016:

–– Facilitates Clubs and Societies, ensuring students’ right to form or join a group to satisfy cultural, social, sporting and intellectual needs.

Officer

Mobile

Jade Hogan

086 0270709

presidentiadt@gmail.com

086 0509856

welfareiadt@gmail.com

086 0509863

educationiadt@gmail.com

President

Paul Downes Vice President/ Welfare and Equality Officer

Neil Kavanagh Vice President/ Education Officer

Wale Lawal

entsiadt@gmail.com

Ents Officer

Sean Hogan

clubssocsiadt@gmail.com

Clubs and Societies Officer

The President and Vice Presidents are full-time sabbatical members who are elected to work for the SU as a full-time job for one year. Clubs and Societies Officer and Ents Officer are part-time roles.

The Chapel When it’s not kitted out for an exhibition or a function, The Chapel is a relaxed recreational space where you can print as well as buy stationery and art materials. The SU office has an open door policy, so drop in any time! You can discuss anything in confidence. Ask questions, get information, stock up on supplies or form a society. Get in touch: Get in touch with the SU office on 01 239 4646 or contact sabbatical officers on their mobiles. www.iadtsu.ie | www.facebook.com/iadtsu

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Dates for Your Diary

Open Day

Open Days

CAO Open Evening

Postgrad + Professional Development Courses

Nov 2015 10am–4pm

Nov 2015 10am–2pm

Jan 2016 4pm–7pm

Apr 2016 5pm–7pm

CAO deadline

CAO Deadlines

Open Day

Late Applications *

Change of Mind

Feb 2016

May 2016

Jul 2016

* o nly relevant to courses which do not require a portfolio submission

Closing date

Advanced Entry at IADT

31 Mar 2016 4pm

In certain circumstances application may be made for admission to undergraduate courses at post year one level. Availability of places differs from year to year. In some cases, no places become available. Application for advanced entry (to year 2, 3 or 4) of our undergraduate courses must be made via www.cao.ie. There is no direct application to IADT for advanced entry places. Applications for add-on courses from current IADT students should still be made directly to IADT.

1st round

Postgraduate Courses Application Deadlines

2nd round *

May 2016 4pm

Aug 2016 4pm

* w here places are available

Professional Development Courses

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Closing Date

Portfolio Interviews

Mar 2016

Apr 2016

Business Enterprise Week

Other Events @ IADT

Tech + Psychology Showcase

Graduate Exhibition

mar

may

jun

2016

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Get in touch

Student Image Credits: Pg 04–05

Phone

+ 353 1 239 4000

Fax

+ 353 1 239 4700

info@iadt.ie

Stuart Greer – Circumference, Visual Identity shortlisted for the All-Island Lighthouse Trail, 2013 [1] Lynn Rothwell – Voice Over, 2012 winner Inspirational Arts Photography Award [2]

Website www.iadt.ie

@myIADT

myIADT

Elaine Byrne – Raum, 204 x 168 x 100, 2013, wood, photographs, found objects, text metal fixings [3] Aidan Gault – Cinematographer on the set of James Fitzgerald's award-winning film Skunkydog, 2015 [4]

Visit Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design + Technology, Kill Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Bus – IADT is easily reached by Dublin Bus routes 46A, 75, 63, 45 and 7. Rail – The nearest DART and national rail stations are in Dún Laoghaire, and can be reached by Dublin Bus routes 46A, 75 and 63, or can be walked to in 25 minutes. The DART will take you to Dublin city centre in less than 20 minutes. Luas – The Luas in Sandyford is linked to IADT by the Finnegan Bray bus route and by Dublin Bus route 75. The LUAS in Carrickmines links to IADT by Dublin Bus route 63. Car – M50 Junction 16 is approximately 6km away.

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