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maker
hakers
Undergraduate
Prospectus 2020
the power of small: our focus on about the future: exciting careers
individual and small group work begin at IADT – over 90% of
makes your learning more engaging graduates are employed within a
and enjoyable. year of graduating.
+ thinking big: IADT lecturers have + about now: our enthusiastic staff
academic and industry experience and vibrant creative atmosphere
at national and international levels. will inspire you to think, collaborate
and learn.
focused: courses are practical,
and continuous assessment ensures successful: IADT students +
you receive regular feedback on graduates continue to win
your work. international awards and acclaim.
+ wide-ranging: our approach to + unique: IADT is home to the state-
interdisciplinary learning means of-the art National Film School;
that 75% of students study modules graduates have had remarkable
outside their core discipline. industry success, including Oscar®
nominations.
iadt + you
for everyone: where being different
means you fit right in! Diverse and
gender-balanced, our community is
warm, welcoming and inclusive.
+ for you: create your future at IADT.
Welcome to IADT We believe in the future at IADT. As you will see from the
exciting range of courses on offer, we have earned our
ollaborators
unique reputation as Ireland’s leading creative, cultural and
creator
technological higher education provider. Our ambition, as
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always, is to produce excellent graduates who are highly
valued, who live and work as true global citizens, actively
contributing to the development of their industries and
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wider society, and who remain connected to IADT. We are
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proud that our courses offer excellent teaching and learning
opportunities to all students.
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We believe in the power of connecting, collaborating
and creativity. With a reputation for being innovative,
technologically savvy and resourceful, our graduates
are fully prepared for a life in the creative, cultural and
technological industries. This year we are delighted to
announce three new courses: Digital Marketing; English +
Equality Studies; and Interaction + User Experience Design.
Three very different courses, each offering a pathway to
exciting, progressive career options.
Across all our courses our students learn from talented,
committed staff who are strong on research and industry
practice, and benefit from the support of industry and cultural
partners such as IBM, Intel and IMMA. IADT is also home to
the National Film School, Ireland’s centre of excellence for
hinkers education and training in film, design for stage and screen,
animation, and broadcasting. Make your next move in
education with IADT – and discover what your future holds.
Fáilte chuig IADT Creidimid sa todhchaí ag IADT. Faoi mar a fheicfidh tú ón
réimse spreagúil cúrsaí atá ar tairiscint, tá an cháil ar leith
atá orainn mar an soláthraí ardoideachais cruthaitheach,
cultúrtha agus teicneolaíochta is fearr in Éirinn tuillte go
maith againn. Is é ár n-uaillmhian, faoi mar atá i gcónaí,
chun sárchéimithe a tháirgeadh a léirítear an-mheas
orthu, a mhaireann agus a oibríonn mar fhíor-shaoránaigh
dhomhanda, a chuireann go gníomhach le forbairt a
dtionscal agus an tsochaí i gcoitinne, agus a mbíonn ceangal
acu i gcónaí le IADT. Táimid bródúil go gcuireann ár gcúrsaí
deiseanna iontacha múinteoireachta agus foghlama ar fáil do
na mic léinn go léir.
Creidimid i gcumhacht an nasctha, an chomhoibrithe
agus na cruthaitheachta. Tá cáil ar ár gcéimithe a bheith
nuálach, eolach ar chúrsaí teicneolaíochta agus seiftiúil,
agus tá siad go hiomlán ullmhaithe do shaol sna tionscail
chruthaitheacha, chultúrtha agus teicneolaíochta. I mbliana
tá áthas orainn trí chúrsa nua a fhógairt: Margaíocht
Dhigiteach; Staidéar Comhionannais + Béarla; agus Dearadh
Idirghníomhaíocht + Eispéireas Úsáideora. Trí chúrsa an-
éagsúil, gach ceann acu ag tairiscint conair go dtí roghanna
gairme spreagúla agus forásacha.
Idir Ealaín, Dearadh agus Síceolaíocht, Ríomhaireacht agus
Gnó, foghlaimíonn ár mic léinn ó fhoireann ildánach thiomanta
a bhfuil an-chur amach acu ar chleachtas taighde agus tionscail,
agus baineann siad tairbhe as tacaíocht comhpháirtithe ar nós
IBM, Intel agus IMMA. Tá Scoil Náisiúnta Scannán na hÉireann
suite in IADT, chomh maith – ionad sármhaitheasa na hÉireann
don oideachais agus oiliúint sna scannáin agus meáin. Glac do
chéad chéim eile san oideachas le IADT – agus fiosraigh cad a
bheidh i ndán duitse amach anseo.
Dr Annie Doona, President
Faculty of Department of Department of Humanities Faculty of Film, Department of Department of Department of
Entrepreneurship + Arts Management Design + Visual Arts Film + Media Technology + Psychology
Enterprise + Art + Creative
Humanities wnew coursew wnew coursew Technologies wnew coursew
↳ BA (Hons) BA (Hons) ↳ BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
Digital English + Equality 3D Design, Interaction +
Marketing 04 Studies 08 Modelmaking + BA (Hons) User Experience
Digital Art 12 Animation 19 Design* 23
wnew coursew
Bachelor of Business (Hons) BA (Hons)
BA (Hons) BSc (Hons)
Business English, Media + BA (Hons) Creative Music Applied
Management 05 Cultural Studies 09
Art 13 Production 20 Psychology 24
Bachelor of Business BA (Hons)
BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BSc (Hons)
Applied New Media Design for Film + Television Creative
Entrepreneurship 06 Studies 10
Stage + Screen Production 21 Computing 25
Bachelor of Business (Costume Design /
(Hons) BA (Hons) Character MakeUp Design / BA (Hons)
Entrepreneurship Arts Production Design) 14 Photography 22
(one year add-on) 07 Management 11
BA (Hons)
Visual
Communication
Design 18
Cross-Faculty Collaboration 26 Admissions
How to apply 41
Portfolio Requirements 30
Entry Requirements 43
The National Film School 32 Registration, Fees + Grants 45
International Students 46
Why Choose IADT?
Student Experience 34 Get in Touch 46
Erasmus 36
2019/2020 Diary + Events 47
Costs for Class Materials / Field Trips 37
Facilities 38
Students’ Union 39
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Clubs + Societies 39
*subject to validation
Department of Entrepreneurship Intensive, interactive and hands-on, digital marketing is Department of Entrepreneurship Get to the very heart of what makes business work!
the new way of connecting with consumers. It is critical to This course successfully combines theory and practice to
the evolving world of technologies, platforms, consumer produce graduates with the solid foundations necessary for
dynamics, businesses and brands. Combining traditional a successful business career. Practical and hands–on, the
wnew coursew wnew coursew
marketing theory, practice and digital tools, students learn course is 80% continuous assessment and 20% exam–based.
BA (Hons) how businesses can reach, connect and promote their Bachelor of Business (Hons) There is a focus on experiential, work based learning; and you
Digital Marketing Business
products to a larger audience using a diverse range of digital will do practical projects linked to real business scenarios.
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marketing tools and strategies. In this fast—paced sector,
digital marketing professionals are in high demand.
Management
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The 20–week work placement in Year 3 is a unique and
valuable opportunity to apply the relevance of the course
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Join a dynamic generation of
What will I do? to the real business world. Participating students find that
marketing technologists and –– Get practical skills in web building and various social Get the knowledge, technical placements are hugely beneficial, and a valuable asset to
forge a career in this exciting media platforms. prospective employers. Alternatively, you can study abroad
and interpersonal skills to
new sector. –– Critically evaluate a variety of online business models. as part of the Erasmus Programme.
–– Develop an online marketing strategy for a business idea. embark on a successful business
–– Evaluate customer relationship management in a digital career. What makes Business Management unique is the small
and non-digital business context. class sizes, the individual attention students receive and the
–– Work on “real world” business scenarios to develop combined business experience of the teaching staff.
appropriate sales, CRM and digital marketing campaigns.
–– Think critically in light of social, cultural, philosophical and What will I do?
ethical business issues as they relate to digital business. –– Learn from hands-on business projects.
–– Learn how to analyse business problems and generate
Future careers practical solutions.
Course Code Graduates will be prepared to work with multinationals Course Code –– Develop analytical and research skills.
DL840 – Level 8 Award such as Google, Facebook or LinkedIn. Graduates will also DL823 – Level 8 Award –– Explore how the worlds of technology and
be equipped to work in a variety of businesses in digital business interact.
Application CAO Application CAO
marketing roles and social media. –– Develop digital marketing strategies.
Duration 3 years (full–time) Duration 4 years (full-time) –– Develop skills in creativity and innovation.
What will I study? –– Capstone Business project.
Places 25 Places 30
Year 1 – Introduction to Management | Learning for Business |
CAO Points in 2018 Digital Skills | Principles of Marketing | Web Applications | CAO Points in 2018
Future careers
New Course Introduction to Digital Marketing | Numeracy for Business. New Course
Graduates will have a variety of career choices in general
Portfolio No Portfolio No management and in general business in the areas of:
Year 2 – Finance I | Online Consumer Behaviour | Business technology and business, marketing and advertising, retail
Min Entry Requirements Requirement Analysis | Business Law | Content Development Min Entry Requirements
management, digital marketing, fundraising, financial
2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 including: 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 including:
+ Creation | Work Placement. services, business development and enterprise.
English – O6/H7 English – O6/H7
Maths – F2/O6/H7 Maths – F2/O6/H7
Year 3 – Finance II | Social CRM + Digital Sales | Strategic What will I study?
Foundation Level Maths accepted Foundation Level Maths accepted
Marketing | Digital Business Transformation | Search Engine Year 1 – Finance I | Management | Learning for Business |
Contact Optimisation + Data Analytics | Strategic Management | Contact Enterprise Practice | Principles of Marketing | Internet
Dr Therese Moylan, Head of Department Graduate Employability. Denis Cullinane, Course Co-ordinator Applications I | Introduction to Data Analytics.
E — therese.moylan@iadt.ie E – denis.cullinane@iadt.ie
Year 2 – Finance II | Internet Applications II | Macro
Economics | Sales + Negotiation | People in Organisations |
Business Maths | Project Planning | Elective module.
Year 3 – Microeconomics | Research for Business | Services
Marketing | Case Studies | Finance III | Work Placement.
Year 4 – Taxation | Strategic HRM | Strategy + Technology |
Strategic Management | Strategic Marketing | Graduate
Employability | Business Ethics.
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Department of Entrepreneurship Want to run your own business some day? That day begins Department of Entrepreneurship If you have successfully completed a Level 7 degree in
here! Study entrepreneurship, management, marketing, any Business/Marketing or related discipline, this one-
digital marketing and finance in this practical course. year add–on business course will develop and enhance
Through project work, you’ll get the opportunity to apply your current business knowledge and skills. Active and
your classroom learning to real business ideas. This participatory, this course draws together learning from
Bachelor of Business knowledge and the transferable skills you acquire are in Bachelor of Business (Hons) many modules with a focus on innovation and strategies
Applied high demand in business, either as an employee or as an
Entrepreneurship to turn innovation into wealth creation. You will develop
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entrepreneur. This course is 80% continuous assessment skills to work in the business environment or set up as an
Entrepreneurship
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and 20% exam–based. Small class sizes, practice-based entrepreneur by using in-depth case studies and sectoral-
learning and our links with industry combine to make this based project work. Students have a direct relationship
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Want to turn innovation into
the ideal course to develop the skills necessary to launch with the teaching staff, and actively participate and learn
wealth creation? Business /
Get real–world business experience! your business career. from experience. What makes this course unique is the
marketing graduates can expand small class sizes, the individual attention students receive,
What will I do? their skills with this dynamic and and the combined business experience of staff.
–– Get real practical business experience: interactive course.
Year 1: Set up and run your own business. What will I do?
Year 2: Go out on placement one day a week, –– Gain a fantastic foundation in all aspects of the
or work on your own business idea. business world.
Year 3: Set up a social enterprise. –– Learn how to analyse and solve business problems
–– Investigate how businesses develop new products through extensive case study work, and how to
and opportunities, and become adept at spotting new generate practical solutions.
opportunities. –– Gain skills in communication, presentation, critical
–– Learn how to develop digital marketing strategies. thinking and problem solving.
Course Code –– Explore the internet and understand how technology Course Code –– Gain digital skills in web building, data analytics
DL701 – Level 7 Award relates to business. DL801 – Level 8 Award and digital marketing – all key components in the
Application CAO –– Develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. Application technology and marketing modules.
–– Examine the relationship between business and Non-IADT students: cao.ie –– Engage in the real world of an entrepreneur through
Duration 3 years
social enterprise. Current IADT students: apply networking, mentoring and researching entrepreneurial
Places 35 –– Enhance your presentation and communication skills. directly to IADT. case studies in the strategic entrepreneurship module.
Portfolio No Application deadline 31st March 2020
Future careers Future careers
CAO Points in 2018 Graduates either run their own businesses or are employed Duration 1 year add-on Graduates either run their own businesses or are employed
Minimum Points – 112 in: technology, digital marketing, social enterprise, sales, (full-time + part-time) in: technology and media, marketing and advertising, retail
Median Points – 295 marketing and management consultancy. Recent graduates management, channel marketing, fundraising, financial
Places 40
have been employed by: Wavemaker MEC London, services, and business development. Recent graduates
Min Entry Requirements
Galderma, Sherry Fitzgerald, The Curious Monkey, Indeed, Portfolio No have been employed by: Main Street Hub, LinkedIn, Dell,
5 O6/H7 including:
English – O6/H7
AIB, Salesforce, LinkedIn, Bank of America. Min Entry Requirements
Accreate, CarGurus, Bank of Ireland.
Maths – F2/O6/H7 180 credits and an overall GPA of
Foundation Level Maths accepted Further study 2.00 (40%) or higher in an ordinary What will I study?
Most graduates progress to our add–on degree Bachelor of degree in Business/Marketing or any Strategic Entrepreneurship + Management | International
Contact Business (Hons) in Entrepreneurship (Level 8 Award). Entrepreneurship | Contemporary Strategic Marketing
other related discipline, e.g. DL701,
Conor Heagney, Course Co-ordinator
or equivalent. Candidates who do not Practice | Strategy + Technology | Business Ethics | Strategic
E – conor.heagney@iadt.ie
What will I study? meet this requirement but who can Human Resource Management | Tax + Finance.
Year 1 – Enterprise Practice | Introduction to Digital demonstrate equivalency through work
Marketing | Marketing for Entrepreneurs | Internet experience must complete the IADT Part-Time Study Option
Applications I | Learning for Business | Enterprise Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) If you are interested in studying this course on a part-time
Management | Business Mathematics I | Finance I. process (see Admissions section). basis, contact Dr Therese Moylan: therese.moylan@iadt.ie
Contact
Year 2 – Enterprise Experience (work placement) | Practice Conor Heagney, Course Co-ordinator
of Selling | Employability Skills | Project Management | E – conor.heagney@iadt.ie
Internet Applications II | Enterprise Law | Economics I |
Business Mathematics II | Finance II.
Year 3 – Social Enterprise Practice | Innovation + Creativity |
Data Management | Applied Data Management | Research
for Entrepreneurs | Services Marketing Management |
Economics II | Finance III.
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Department of Humanities + Take your interest in social justice to the next level while Department of Humanities + If you are passionate about literature and the media, this
Arts Management also exploring identity, race, ethnicity, disability, gender Arts Management degree is the perfect opportunity to develop your media
and sexuality. Diversity is essential to the future of society literacy and refine your ability to make critically–reasoned
wnew coursew and the workplace. Equality studies are increasingly valued arguments. A unique and exciting degree that combines the
by employers, as they provide the tools, skills and legal study of literature with film and television studies. Explore
BA (Hons) framework to work in a diverse and inclusive environment. BA (Hons) culture and gain insight into how it affects our daily lives,
English + Equality English, Media + and study literary works, media texts, film, television and
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What will I do? visual cultures. Small class sizes, practice-based learning
Studies Cultural Studies
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–– Study a range of literary works, looking at their history, and our links with industry combine to make this the ideal
genre and themes. course to launch your career in these fields.
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–– Critically examine the history of equality law, learning
A unique opportunity to explore how to critique and analyse such legislation. Explore critical and analytical What will I do?
global equality, social justice and –– Explore the relationship between representation, thinking and get highly employable –– Study a range of literary works, looking at their history,
culture and politics. genre and themes.
social inclusion in combination with communication skills.
–– Develop skills in critical and analytical writing –– Explore the development of film and television, and
the study of English literature. and thinking. learn how to analyse them.
–– Learn the skills necessary for human resource –– Examine the connections between literature,
management. cinema and television.
–– Examine what equality, diversity and inclusion mean –– Develop skills in critical and analytical thinking.
in today’s organisations. –– Broaden your knowledge of culture.
–– Investigate the relationships between representation,
Future careers culture and politics.
Graduates will be able to access a diverse variety of careers –– Learn to write for different media platforms.
Course Code in politics, journalism, law, human rights and human Course Code
DL841 – Level 8 Award resources. This course opens up opportunities in equality, DL821 – Level 8 Award Future careers
Application CAO diversity, inclusion, policy development and advocacy in Application CAO Graduates are employed in: journalism, publishing,
governmental and non-governmental organizations, charities advertising, public relations, radio, research, international
Duration 4 years (full-time) Duration 4 years (full-time)
and international development agencies. relations and politics, trade unionism, human rights and
Places 20 Places 35 advocacy, film production, television, teaching, and
Further study broadcasting.
CAO Points in 2018 CAO Points in 2018
You will be eligible to apply for Professional Master in
New Course Minimum Points – 226
Education courses. Further study
Median Points – 340
Portfolio No You will be eligible to apply for Professional Master of
What will I study? Portfolio No Education courses.
Min Entry Requirements
Year 1 – Introduction to Critical Theory | Modern English |
2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 including: Min Entry Requirements
Introduction to Urban Literatures | Learning Journal | What will I study?
English – H4 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 including:
Social + Economic Profile of Ireland | Introduction to Law | Year 1 – Modern English Literature | Introduction to Critical
English – H4
Contact Employment Law | Social Justice Movements | The World Theory | Introduction to Cinema + Cultural Studies |
Dr Kevin Wallace, Head of Department of Work. Contact Introduction to Media Studies | Visual Culture | Introduction
E – kevin.wallace@iadt.ie Dr Sarah Balen, Course Co-ordinator to Urban Literatures | Learning Journal | Dramatic Writing.
Year 2 – Critical Theory | 19th Century Novel | Political E – sarah.balen@iadt.ie
Economy + Globalisation | Genres of Popular Fiction | Year 2 – Critical Theory | Documentary + Film | Political
Inclusion + Society I | The Irish Literary Revival | 20th Economy + Globalisation | 19th Century Literature | Tragic
Century Irish Literature | European + Irish Equality Law. Theatre | Popular Cultures | Writing for Multiple Media
Platforms | Genres of Popular Fiction.
Year 3 – James Joyce | Cultural Identities | Research
Methodologies | Modernism | Irish Constitutional Law + Year 3 – 20th Century Irish Writing | James Joyce | Cultural
Equality | Inclusion + Society II | Work Placement. Identities | Contemporary Cinema | Research Methods |
Modernism | TV Drama | Work Employment + Society |
Year 4 – Contemporary Literatures | Postmodernism | Equality Research Proposal Development.
+ Diversity Workplace Management | European Human
Rights Law | The European Social Model | Gothic + Horror | Year 4 – Media + Cultural Identity in Ireland | Contemporary
American Literature | Law + Literature | Final Year Project. Literature | Censorship + Control | Politics + Public Cultures
in Ireland | Dissertation.
Electives – Sample of elective modules: Postmodernism |
American Literature | Technology + Cultures | Non-Western
Cinema | Gothic + Horror | Visual Cultures + Political Violence.
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Department of Humanities + Are you passionate about creating films, documentaries, Department of Humanities + Arts management skills are increasingly sought-after:
Arts Management telling stories or writing blogs? Then this course is for you! Arts Management many international festivals and cultural producers
One-third each theory, practice and context, New Media have year-round teams. This course is an invaluable
Studies explores the development of media and its evolution education in the essentials of business, public relations
into the digital era. It examines ways to both create and and event management, combined with the study of arts
BA (Hons) better understand visual and written communication and BA (Hons) administration, the music industry and cultural policy. It
New Media content in a digital culture. In Year 3, students have a 20-
Arts will equip you with the skills needed to forge a career in
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week work placement and get the opportunity to work in business or the arts in Ireland or internationally.
Studies Management
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the media industry or study abroad as an Erasmus student.
Small class sizes, practice-based learning and our links with What will I do?
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industry combine to make this the ideal course to launch –– Study a wide range of business, event management,
Explore ways to create and your career in the media sector. Unique to Ireland, this diverse and music management, and arts-related subjects.
better understand new and practical course opens up exciting –– Gain relevant hands-on business experience e.g. running
What will I do? events in music, visual arts and performing arts.
traditional media content. careers in international festival
–– Make short videos and documentaries for TV –– In Year 3, you will spend 20 weeks on a work placement
and social media. management, music management, public or study abroad as an Erasmus student.
–– Develop your skills in blogging, e-journalism and relations or working with artists. –– Study the arts, cultural and creative industries from a
scriptwriting, and work in radio and TV studios business perspective, and develop the skills needed to
developing your production skills. work in this sector.
–– Gain an understanding of the history of the development
of media and its evolution into the digital era. Future Careers
–– Develop production skills for digital and traditional Graduates are employed in: music management, festival and
media. event management, theatre management, marketing, digital
Course Code –– Grow skills in writing, blogging, news writing, press Course Code marketing, hospitality, finance, and management. Recent
DL837 – Level 8 Award releases, as well as skills in visual storytelling for social DL822 – Level 8 Award graduates have been employed by: Wicklow Arts Festival,
Application CAO networks, podcasts, television and radio. Application CAO RTÉ, Sony, and Madison Square Garden (New York).
–– Acquire the skills to develop and manage a social media
Duration 4 years (full-time) Duration 4 years (full-time)
portfolio for cultural organisations, political groups, What will I study?
Places 35 festivals, etc. Places 35 Year 1 – Principles of Marketing | Management | Introduction
–– Advance your media production skills by working in the to Arts + Culture | Event Management I | Introduction to the
CAO Points in 2018 CAO Points in 2018
National Film School. Music Business | Theatre + Performance | Digital Skills l |
Minimum Points – 306 Minimum Points – 193
Financial Management I.
Median Points – 347 Median Points – 298
Future careers
Portfolio No Media and broadcasting, social media, production and Portfolio No Year 2 – Digital Marketing | Cultural + Creative Industries |
journalism; bloggers, researchers and content developers. Media Law | Financial Management II | Event Management II |
Min Entry Requirements Min Entry Requirements
Digital Skills II | Music Industry.
2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 including: 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 including:
English – O6/H7
What will I study? English – O6/H7
Year 1 – Introduction to Media Studies | Introduction to Maths – F2/O6/H7 Year 3 – Cultural Event Management | Business Research
Contact Critical Theory | Media Production I | Digital Storytelling: Methods | Performance Studies | Financial Management III |
Foundation Level Maths accepted
Dr. Díóg O’Connell, Course Co-ordinator Cinema + Cultural Studies | Media Law I | Reality TV. Music Publishing | Cultural + Creative Industries Sectoral
E – diog.o'connell@iadt.ie Contact Analysis | Work Placement.
Peter Weadack, Course Co–ordinator
Year 2 – Documentary + Film | Global Media Industries |
E – peter.weadack@iadt.ie
Media Production II | News Writing | Multiple Media Year 4 – Strategic Arts Management | Cultural Policy |
Platforms | Gaming + the Media | Popular Cultures | The Finance + Taxation | Human Resource Management |
Music Industry. Digital Public Relations | Law.
Year 3 – Research Methods | Contemporary Cinema |
Media Technology | Design Thinking | Television Drama |
Work, Employment + Society.
Year 4 – Media + Cultural Identity | Social Media Theory |
Technology + Culture | Media Production III | Media Analysis
+ Critique | Digital PR | Media Law II | Censorship + Control.
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Department of Design + Visual Arts Working alongside the next generation of Film and TV makers Department of Design + Visual Arts Artists think critically about the world and create new
and story tellers in The National Film School, learn how to ways of seeing and responding, as well as encouraging
design and create 3D and digital representations of ideas debate and change in society. This course introduces you
and concepts in a variety of contexts such as film, gaming, to the huge variety of approaches, methods and materials
architecture, exhibitions and theatre. With three equally being used in contemporary art in the 21st century. Explore
BA (Hons) valuable areas of study, on this course you will gain the BA (Hons) your creativity and self-expression through workshops in
3D Design, skillsets and techniques to thrive as a highly–skilled maker
Art painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, video, digital
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and designer in the modelmaking industry and a variety of media and performance arts.
Modelmaking +
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established and emerging creative professions.
What will I do?
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Digital Art
Find inspiration and make
What will I do? –– Work broadly and experimentally across a wide range of
work in an integrated and
–– Get the professional competence to master specific media and practices, including paint, print, photography,
skills and techniques such as: sculpting, modelling, multidisciplinary environment, video, sculpture, sound, performance, and curation.
The ideal springboard for a casting, CNC cutting, laser cutting, 3D printing, where you are encouraged to –– Explore the many opportunities that exist for artists,
variety of existing and emerging technical fabrication, digital modelling/animation, experience and critically observe through the creative pathways of contemporary art.
creative professions. Develop design and presentation. –– As you progress, you will develop an area of specialism
aspects of the natural, man–made
–– Benefit from a practical, hands–on approach to which allows you to best express your abilities and
your creative design strength and and digital environments.
every module. ambitions.
skills while also learning advanced –– Get the opportunity to work within different aspects
manufacturing and making techniques of real modelmaking practice. Future careers
in this hands-on course. Graduates pursue careers across the creative industries
Future careers as professional artists, art teachers, film-makers, arts
Graduates are employed as: specialist 3D designers and administrators, art directors, community arts co-ordinators,
Course Code model makers on feature films or commercials, display/ Course Code arts mediators, art critics, arts officers, content developers,
DL828 – Level 8 Award model makers for interactive exhibits such as museums, DL827 – Level 8 Award image researchers, art historians, and gallery curators.
Application CAO event designers/fabricators for entertainment events. Other Application CAO
roles include art director, architectural modeller, art teacher, What will I study?
Duration 4 years (full-time) Duration 4 years
creature developer/character animator for games and/or Year 1 – Techniques of Light + Space | Techniques of Space
Places 30 animation, digital matte artist, digital FX supervisor. Places 50 + Trace | Place Project | Core Workshop | Introduction to
History + Critical Theory | Introduction to Modernism +
CAO Points in 2018 CAO Points in 2018
What will I study? Popular Culture | Common Faculty Module.
Minimum Points – 597 Minimum Points – 549
Year 1 – 2D/3D Studies | Technical Modelling | Architectural
Median Points – 853 Median Points – 773
Modelling | Prototype Modelling | Digital Studies 2D Year 2 – Studio – Selection + Development | Studio –
Combination of Leaving Certificate and Combination of Leaving Certificate and
(Photoshop, AutoCAD) | Critical + Cultural Studies | Environmental | Studio – Self Direction | Workshop – Film/
Portfolio assessment points. Portfolio assessment points.
Common Faculty Module. Publishing/Sculpture | Intermedia History – Concepts of the
Portfolio Yes – Portfolio Yes – Avant Garde | Intermediate History – Issues in 20th Century
see Portfolio Guidelines. Year 2 – Model Animation | Modelmaking for Film | see Portfolio Guidelines. Art | Exhibition Review | Faculty Elective.
Min Entry Requirements Spectacle Arts | Advanced Sculpting | 3D Digital Studies | Min Entry Requirements
2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 including: Critical + Cultural Studies | Faculty Elective. 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 including: Year 3 – Studio – Methodology | Practice Led Research |
English – O6/H7 English – O6/H7 Studio – Interdisciplinary Project | Workshop – Film/Image/
Year 3 – Advanced Digital Modelling | Spatial Design | Sculpture | Professional Practice | Issues in Contemporary
Contact Contact
Character Design | 4D Digital Studies | Industry Project | Practice | Thesis Proposal/Literature Review.
Julian King, Course Co-ordinator Dr Thomas Duffy, Course Co-ordinator
Research Seminar | Business Studies | Thesis Proposal.
E – julian.king@iadt.ie E – thomas.duffy@iadt.ie
Year 4 – Research Methodologies | Exhibition Production |
Year 4 – Initial Project | Production of final project for the Publication Seminar | Dissertation.
Graduate Show | Dissertation | modules in Professional
Practice + Presentation Skills.
12-13
Department of Design + Visual Arts Three specialist strands offer the opportunity to gain the Department of Design + Visual Arts Applicants to this course may be interested in film and
creative skills you need to prepare for a career in one of the theatre, art, literature, fashion, textiles, history, drama, all
most exciting and rewarding sectors of the creative arts; forms of performance and many other areas, any of which
designing and making for film and theatre. can form a great basis for beginning a career as a costume
designer. We will teach you how to bring together your
BA (Hons) What will I do? Design for Stage + Screen interests and the imaginative, creative and technical skills of
Design for Whether your focus is on production (set) design, costume
Costume Design the costume designer so that you can work in a wide range
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design or character design, you will be a student of the of professional roles.
Stage + Screen
14-15
National Film School and gain practical experience of film
making both on location and in our state of the art, high What will I do?
14
Learn the art of designing and making
Production Design / Costume Design / definition studios. You will also work on live theatre and Costume designers create the clothes which express the
costumes for characters in historical,
Character MakeUp Design television projects providing a truly rounded sense of the visual style of a character in film, television or theatre.
opportunities this really interesting career can offer. contemporary and imaginary worlds. Whether the need is to recreate high fashion from a
particular historical period, or to create a realistic sense of
–– Year 1: A common year which provides a broad range the contemporary for a television soap opera, the costume
of creative visual skills and helps you to understand the designer will ensure that everything the character wears is
role of the designer in film and theatre. a powerful and appropriate statement about the character.
–– Years 2 + 3: Focus on your chosen pathway and gain high As well as designing costumes they work practically in
levels of the specialist creative, design and technical skills making, sourcing and adapting clothes to create exactly
used in theatre, television and film productions. You may the right sense of the person, the place and the time.
choose to study internationally with one of our Erasmus
partners and all students undertake an internship with a You will:
theatre, film or TV company. –– Gain the creative skills necessary to research, design and
–– Year 4: Complete your thesis, undertake two creative Course Code create costumes.
projects in your chosen specialism and exhibit at the DL829 – Level 8 Award –– Gain essential practical experience by being part of the
Graduate Show. Application CAO costume team – whether costume designer, costume
supervisor, costume maker, wardrobe assistant or
Duration 4 years (full-time)
Throughout the course there will be opportunities for you specialist – through participation in realised productions
to work on a wide variety of conceptual and practical film, Places 11 and work placement opportunities.
theatre and television projects – on campus, on location
CAO Points in 2018
and at a wide range of theatres and other venues. You will What will I study?
Minimum Points – 597
develop a valuable network of collaborators and potential Year 1 (Common) – Digital Support Studies | Introductory
Median Points – 799
employers building a valuable foundation for your career. Studies I – Design for Performance | Introductory Studies II –
Combination of Leaving Certificate and
Design for Stage (Theatre) | Introductory Studies III – Design
Portfolio assessment points.
Future careers for Screen (Film) | Design for Stage or Screen I | Critical +
Graduates work in all areas of entertainment design and Portfolio Yes – Contextual Studies | Common Faculty Module.
realisation, and are playing an important role in the Irish film, see Portfolio Guidelines.
television and theatre industry and increasingly abroad. Min Entry Requirements Year 2 – Four common modules: Photography +
They are employed in theatre, film and TV as production 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 including: Documentation | Exploration + Experimentation | Critical +
designers and art directors; costume designers, supervisors English – O6/H7 Cultural Studies | Faculty Elective. Technical Skills Studies
and makers; make-up and prosthetics designers and makers; (costume construction) | Design for Screen II | Design for
Contact
and in related fields such as exhibition design, advertising, Stage II.
Liam Doona / Elaine Sisson,
music videos, fashion, museum curation and research.
Course Co-ordinators
Year 3 – Work Placement/Practical Experience |
E –
liam.doona@iadt.ie /
Professional Studies | Seminar + Thesis Preparation |
elaine.sisson@iadt.ie
“My time in IADT has been unforgettable.
Design for Performance (collaboratively realised project) |
Design for Screen III | Advanced Discipline Practice.
The atmosphere in the college is very Year 4 – Directed minor project | Self–selected major project |
open and friendly and I’ve made some Business + Entrepreneurship module (culminates in Graduate
Show) | Dissertation and/or documented research project.
of my closest friends here. The lecturers
have always been so supportive and I feel
IADT will always be a welcoming place
for me.”
– S
iobhan Lucey, BA (Hons) Arts
14-15
Management graduate, 2018Department of Design + Visual Arts Applicants to this course may be interested in film, theatre, Department of Design + Visual Arts Applicants to this course may be interested in film and
art, fashion, styling, sculpture, history, drama, special theatre, art, architecture, interior design, history, literature,
effects, make up and all form of performance as well as drama, stop motion animation, puppetry and many other
many other areas, any of which can make a great basis for areas, any of which can form a great basis for beginning a
a career as a makeup/character designer. We will teach you career as a production designer. We will teach you how to
Design for Stage + Screen how to bring together your interests and the imaginative, Design for Stage + Screen bring together your interests and the imaginative, creative
Character creative and technical skills of the designer so that you can
Production and technical skills of the designer so that you can work in a
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work in a wide variety of professional roles. wide range of professional roles.
MakeUp Design Design
16-17
What will I do? What will I do?
16
Makeup/character designers are artists who transform the Production designers are artists who design sets for film,
Learn the art of designing and physical appearance of performers using wigs, makeup, Learn the art of designing sets and television and theatre. As well as creating the design
creating convincing characters prosthetics and special effects. As well as creating the environments for film, television of these spaces, they may also work very practically as
design of the character you will work practically with a set builders, scenic artists, design and art department
appropriate for both historical and theatre.
range of technologies and media to “change the actor into assistants, story board artists, prop makers and visual
and imaginary worlds. the character”. Makeup/character designers work very effects designers.
closely with all members of the design team, directors and
performers to create exactly the right look, from period You will:
makeup and hair to imaginary creatures. –– Learn how to concept design historical and imagined
worlds and how production design brings them to life.
You will: –– Learn how to create a space in response to a text,
–– Gain the skills necessary to research, design and create music, dance for film, television and theatre.
characters for an historically accurate period or a –– Gain the skills necessary to creatively interpret and
Course Code completely imagined world, by using makeup, facial Course Code be visually inventive. These skills are central to the
DL830 – Level 8 Award hair and/or prosthetic pieces. DL831 – Level 8 Award production design process.
Application CAO –– Get the necessary skills to work on feature films, Application CAO –– Learn how to work closely with a director and a creative
television dramas, television commercials, music team, communicating through scale models, sketches,
Duration 4 years (full-time) Duration 4 years (full-time)
videos, and theatre, opera and dance performances – paintings, technical drawings and digital media.
Places 11 through participation in realised productions and work Places 11
placement opportunities. What will I study?
CAO Points in 2018 CAO Points in 2018
Year 1 (Common) – Digital Support Studies | Introductory
Minimum Points – 577 Minimum Points – 944
What will I study? Studies I – Design for Performance | Introductory Studies II –
Median Points – 920 Median Points – 977
Year 1 (Common) – Digital Support Studies | Introductory Design for Stage (Theatre) | Introductory Studies III – Design
Combination of Leaving Certificate and Combination of Leaving Certificate and
Studies I – Design for Performance | Introductory Studies II – for Screen (Film) | Design for Stage or Screen I | Critical +
Portfolio assessment points. Portfolio assessment points.
Design for Stage (Theatre) | Introductory Studies III – Design Contextual Studies I | Common Faculty Module.
Portfolio Yes – for Screen (Film) | Design for Stage or Screen I | Critical + Portfolio Yes –
see Portfolio Guidelines. Contextual Studies I | Common Faculty Module. see Portfolio Guidelines. Year 2 – Four common modules: Photography +
Min Entry Requirements Min Entry Requirements Documentation | Exploration + Experimentation | Critical +
2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 including: Year 2 – Four common modules: Photography + 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 including: Cultural Studies | Faculty Elective. Technical Skills Studies –
English – O6/H7 Documentation | Exploration + Experimentation | Critical + English – O6/H7 Production | Design for Screen – Production Design | Personal
Cultural Studies | Faculty Elective. Technical Skills Studies Design Project – Production.
Contact Contact
(This focuses on materials, techniques and processes used
Liam Doona / Elaine Sisson, Liam Doona / Elaine Sisson,
to create theatre or film character – period, ageing, climatic Year 3 – Work Placement/Practical Experience | Professional
Course Co-ordinators Course Co-ordinators
effects, injury simulation, facial hair/postiche, wig dressing, Studies | Critical + Contextual Studies II | Design for
E –
liam.doona@iadt.ie / E –
liam.doona@iadt.ie /
and the design, making and application of prosthetic pieces). Performance (collaboratively realised project) | Design for
elaine.sisson@iadt.ie elaine.sisson@iadt.ie
Screen | Advanced Discipline Practice – Production.
Year 3 – Work Placement/Practical Experience |
Professional Studies | Critical + Contextual Studies II | Year 4 – Directed minor project | Self–selected major
Design for Performance (collaboratively realised project) | project | Business + Entrepreneurship module (culminates
Design for Screen | Advanced Discipline Practice (use of in Graduate Show) | Dissertation and/or documented
makeup and prosthetics to design a range of characters for research project.
a specific text).
Year 4 – Directed minor project | Self–selected major
project | Business + Entrepreneurship module (culminates
in Graduate Show) | Dissertation and/or documented
research project.
16-17Department of Design + Visual Arts Discover how to harness the power of design and creative Department of Film + Media Explore and document your world as you learn the skills to
thinking, and how visual communication design informs and become an animation production artist. You will develop
assists us in almost everything we do. This course produces creative and technical expertise, as well as the conceptual
highly–skilled, creative, conceptual and strategic thinkers. and cultural knowledge to be an informed and confident
From screen to print, and from environmental design to design contributor to the animated art form. One of the youngest
BA (Hons) writing, graduates are highly sought after nationally and BA (Hons) and most exciting disciplines, animation’s unique storytelling
Visual Animation
internationally. potential has made it an increasingly important part of
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entertainment, advertising, education and communication in
Communication the twenty-first century.
18-19
What will I do?
–– Visual communications encompass graphic design,
18
Design
Set things in motion, tell
image making, typography, motion graphics and design What will I do?
stories and bring worlds to –– Learn the techniques and skills of the animated art
for screen. Key activities include visual exploration,
design experimentation, critical enquiry, collaboration life. Start your creative future form, including character, movement, background,
Discover how to harness the and innovation. and become an animator on this design, storyboarding, layout, scripting, and
power of design and creative –– With this high quality, relevant and skill–based animation principles, using both traditional and digital
internationally acclaimed course.
educational experience, you will learn to become a media.
thinking on this internationally
holistic designer, successfully negotiating any media to –– Learn about the history, ideas, people, and culture
acclaimed course. that have contributed to film and animation as ways
find solutions to diverse and complex problems.
–– There are also Erasmus exchange opportunities in years of interpreting the world. Develop the critical thinking
2 and 3. skills and individual point of view that will distinguish
you as an artist and thinker.
Future careers –– Learn from real-world experiences through live
Graduates are employed by renowned agencies and studios projects, work placements, group projects and
Course Code in Ireland and abroad. Graduates work in web and digital Course Code collaboration with peers in a variety of ways.
DL826 – Level 8 Award design, app design, game design, motion graphics for film, DL832 – Level 8 Award
TV and screen; UI (user interface design), UX (user experience Future careers
Application CAO Application CAO
design); post–production for TV and film; graphic design Graduates are employed by: animation production
Duration 4 years (full-time)
for print; editorial design and publishing; advertising and art Duration 4 years (full-time) companies, multimedia companies, production and post–
direction; environmental design; exhibition design; illustration; production houses for animation, film and television, as
Places 30 Places 33
photography; design writing and design journalism. well as in freelance/independent work. Other career paths
CAO Points in 2018 CAO Points in 2018 include gaming, architectural and industrial modelling, film/
Minimum Points – 988 Minimum Points – 929 special effects, advertising, multimedia and teaching.
What will I study?
Median Points – 1045 Median Points – 1044 Graduates are employed by: Boulder Media, JAM Media,
Year 1 – Design Practices: Fundamental Principles | Design
Combination of Leaving Certificate and Combination of Leaving Certificate and Brown Bag Films, WETA Workshops, Windmill Lane Studios,
Practices: Spatial Form + Communication | Design Practices:
Portfolio assessment points. Portfolio assessment points.
Type, Image + Motion | Visual Thinking: Ideas + Play | Cartoon Saloon, JibJab, Disney and Cinesite.
Portfolio Yes – Interdisciplinary Design: Gameplay | Introduction to Design Portfolio Yes –
see Portfolio Guidelines. + Visual Culture | Common Faculty Module. see Portfolio Guidelines. What will I study?
Year 1 – Visual Culture, Film + Animation History |
Min Entry Requirements Min Entry Requirements
Year 2 – Visual Thinking: Message + Audience | Design Design for Animation | Digital Skills for Animation |
2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 including: 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 including:
Practices: Print + Screen | Design Practices: Motion | Design Life Drawing | Animation Principles | Digital Skills |
English – O6/H7 English – O6/H7
Practices: Wayfinding + Environment | Interdisciplinary Common Faculty Module.
Contact Contact
Design: Viewpoint | Design Culture | Visual + Popular
Gerard Fox / Dr Linda King,
Cultures | Faculty Elective.
Keith Foran / Dr Sherra Murphy, Year 2 – Critical + Contextual Studies | Design for Animation
Course Co-ordinators Course Co-ordinators Production | Digital Skills for Animation Production |
E – gerard.fox@iadt.ie / E – keith.foran@iadt.ie / Life Drawing | Character Animation Principles | Production
Year 3 – Design in Context: Print + Environment | Design
linda.king@iadt.ie sherra.murphy@iadt.ie Methods, Storyboarding + Layout | Faculty Elective.
in Context: Screen | Professional Studio | Interdisciplinary
Design: Narrative | Contemporary Practices + Critical Debates |
Advanced Research Methods + Thesis Preparation. Year 3 – Research Seminar + Thesis Preparation |
Research + Concept Development | Towards Professional
Year 4 – Interdisciplinary Design: Professionalism + Promotion | Practice | Production Preparation | Advanced Life Drawing
Major Project + Graduate Show | Thesis. for Animation | Advanced Digital Skills for Animation
Production.
Year 4 – Final project + show reel for the Graduate Show,
supported by a dissertation and/or documented research
project portfolio.
18-19Department of Film + Media Creative music production is the integration of core sound Department of Film + Media A challenging and exciting opportunity to learn about film
engineering/music production skills and creative audio practice. and television. This course focuses on developing practical
Creativity complimented by technical prowess is fundamental and technical filmmaking and television production skills
to all modules. You will learn industry–standard tools and alongside strong, creative storytelling abilities. Students
processes, and how to work with artists and clients. Modules are encouraged to liaise with the film/TV industry from
BA (Hons) taught in commercial studio and music production facilities at BA (Hons) day one. For example, as part of a European Film Research
Creative Music STC (Temple Bar, Dublin 2) are reinforced by IADT facilities and
Film + Television module, each February, second year students attend the
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the expertise of lecturers successful in the creative industries. Berlin Film Festival, one of the principal film festivals in
Production Production
20-21
the world. The trip includes visits to the film market, to
What will I do? workshops and seminars, to premiere festival screenings
20
–– Learn how to creatively use industry-standard equipment and to a number of networking events.
Study and practice in some of and software. The world is full of stories –
Ireland’s leading commercial –– Learn from some of the finest music industry practitioners both within and around us. On this What will I do?
in the contemporary music scene in Ireland. –– Gain practical tuition in production, script, direction,
recording studios with this course you learn the creative and
–– Benefit from a mixture of lectures and practical work of the cinematography, lighting, sound and editing, television
unique and hands-on course taught highest commercial standard. technical skills to tell them programming, drama, documentary, commercials,
in partnership with the Sound –– Get unrivalled industry experience, access and contacts. through sounds and pictures. Here, promotional and experimental film-making.
Training College (STC). creative ambition and imagination –– Benefit from hands–on production experience both on
Students study one of two pathways from year 2: location and within the excellent facilities in The National
are welcomed and valued.
1. Creative Music Production focuses on the integration of Film School.
core sound engineering and audio creation skills. Students
explore the cutting edge of the field through practical Future careers
projects in professional facilities. Graduates are employed in: film and television industry
Course Code 2. Creative Music Practice allows instrumental performers Course Code in such roles as director (television drama, commercials,
DL838 – Level 8 Award to develop their musicianship, while also focusing on the DL834 – Level 8 Award documentary, features); sound recordist/mixer; sound
Application CAO creation of music and audio. Application CAO designer; director of photography; focus puller; clapper
loader; assistant camera person; digital image technician;
Duration 4 years Duration 4 years (full-time)
Future careers editor; off–line editor; on–line editor; Avid DS, sound
Places 35 Graduates are employed in: music and new media industries Places 33 editor; scriptwriter; camera operator; producer; production
in such roles as theatre sound designer, recording studio assistant; location manager; and television researcher.
CAO Points in 2018 CAO Points in 2018
engineer, music producer, studio manager, music app Graduates are employed by: Irish and international
Minimum Points – 856 Minimum Points – 941
developer, TV live floor sound operative, TV programme production and postproduction companies as well as all
Median Points – 925 Median Points – 1004
audio editor, film sound editor, film sound designer, game the major broadcasters, including BBC, RTÉ, TV3, and
Combination of Leaving Certificate and Combination of Leaving Certificate and
sound editor, music supervisor in film and TV. TG4. Many graduates have gone on to form their own
Portfolio assessment points. Portfolio assessment points.
production companies, while others have found careers in
Portfolio Yes – What will I study? Portfolio Yes – film education, film festivals, film workshops/events, web
see Portfolio Guidelines. Year 1 – Sound Engineering | Electronic/Software Production | see Portfolio Guidelines. and multimedia design.
Min Entry Requirements Broadcast/Live Sound | Music Theory | Acoustics/ Min Entry Requirements
2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 including: Psychoacoustics | Audio Technology. 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 including: What will I study?
English – O6/H7 English – O6/H7 Year 1 – Script, Production + Direction | Technical Craft
Maths – O6/H7 Year 2 – Client-based Production | Creative Music Theory | Skills | Shooting Techniques for Film + Television | Cinema
Contact
Foundation Level Maths not accepted. Musicology + Contextual Studies. + Television History | Script to Screen I | Personal Vision
Jean Rice, Course Co-ordinator
Music Production Path: Creative Sound Engineering | – Personal Project | Philosophical Tradition + Aesthetics |
Contact E – jean.rice@iadt.ie
Audio Electronics | Creative Audio Programming. Common Faculty Module.
Geoffrey Perrin, Course Co-ordinator
Music Practice Path: Creative Performance | Genre +
E – geoffrey.perrin@iadt.ie
Ensemble | Artist Development. Year 2 – Narrative Development Skills | Location Filming |
Cost for Class Materials Television Production | Film as Art | European Cinema | Irish
and/or Field Trips Year 3 – Major Project | Musicology, Film + Theatre Studies | Television | Script to Screen II | Faculty Elective.
There is a €200 yearly studio/equipment Music Industry Studies | Interactive Performance Systems.
levy. Headphones and a back-up hard- Music Production Path: Audio Production for Games. Year 3 – Documentary Tradition + the Irish Film Industry |
drive are required. A laptop with audio Music Practice Path: Creative Genre + Ensemble. Film + Television Workplace Environment (Industry Focus) |
software is useful. We recommend you Multicamera Television Drama Production | Documentary
don’t purchase this in advance, but Year 4 – Professional Project (showcasing specialisation) | + Short Film Production | Sound + Moving Image | Thesis
seek advice from your lecturers.
Advanced Music Composition | Creative Entrepreneurship. Research + Preparation.
Music Production Path: Advanced Studio Engineering +
Production. Year 4 – Thesis | Main Project – Stage I – development
Music Practice Path: Advanced Performance. module | Major Project.
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