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In addition to a qualification, a PLC course can facilitate securing a place in a follow-on Higher Education course through a variety of progression routes
An investigation of the creative potential of documents and other archival records for artists.In this series of classes, you will have opportunities to explore practical, conceptual and ethical issues raised by endeavour of making art in the archive. You will debate the merits of different artistic and curatorial practices and you will meet archivists who are charged with making materials in their care accessible.
his skills-based programme offers students an exciting opportunity to explore the world of the film and broadcast media industry, covering a range of disciplines across film and TV production, visual effects, editing, radio production, screenwriting, mobile journalism, Art Direction, audio mixing, photography, event production as well as broadcast technologies across a range of new and traditional media platforms.
This Level 8 Programme culminates in a student capstone media production project offering students the opportunity to exhibit work to the public and industry at the annual LSAD Graduate show.
This skills-based programme offers students an exciting opportunity to explore the world of the film and broadcast media industry, covering a range of disciplines across film and TV production, visual effects, editing, radio production, screenwriting, mobile journalism, Art Direction, audio mixing, photography, event production as well as broadcast technologies across a range of new and traditional media platforms.
This Creative Ceramics course is designed for those with a strong interest in design and learning about ceramics and craft skills. This hands-on course provides practical demonstrations from artist teachers, as well as guest artists. Students have the opportunity to design and create a wide range of unique ceramic, sculptural, and printed pieces, as well as upcycling and using sustainable materials.
Apply and develop your creativity in the thriving and dynamic area of computing. Gain the hands-on skills and knowledge to create solutions for today’s fast-paced world. Learn core computing skills such as programming, app development and databases, while keeping a focus on the design of the technology interaction with the user.
This is a three year course designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and practical experience in computing and creative media. Students study approximately 60% computing in core areas, such as Web and Mobile Development, Networks and Databases, and 40% in creative media, such as UX Design, Graphic Design, Animation and Media Production.
Our students use industry standard innovative tools and technologies, to become proficient in programming and creative media to create custom-built interactive applications.
This is a four year course designed to provide students with the knowledge and practical experience of industry standard innovative tools and technologies, within the domains of technology and creative media.
The course is primarily a computing course specialising in creative media, with approximately 60% computing content and 40% creative media content. It is a very practical based course where students develop skills through a strong emphasis on project work and continuous assessment.
This course is making it ideal for learners balancing other daily commitments. The curriculum equips students with the vocational skills and theoretical knowledge required to explore diverse fine art and craft disciplines. Throughout the year, learners maintain sketchbooks to develop their drawing and design techniques, research various artists, and actively critique creative works. Students are encouraged to experiment with an extensive range of materials, including clay, fine art embroidery, mixed media, fabric, and printmaking, all while compiling a professional portfolio of work suitable for Art College admissions or advanced course assessments.
The Creative Design programme at ATU Sligo gives students the skills and experience needed to become an industry-ready designer to work in many different areas to suit their design interests. Graduates of this degree are designing cars, apps, medical devices, and are working in design areas such as graphics, electronic products, start-ups and more.
This course gives students the knowledge and practical experience of industry standard tools and technologies, to create this innovative immersive digital content and build it into an exciting immersive experience. Students develop these skill sets, primarily through studio-based project work and work placement in industry.
Creative digital media combines the creativity of art and design with the skills and knowledge of computer technologies and programming to create interactive digital media products. Creative digital media comes in many different formats. It can be almost anything you can hear or see like text, image, music, sound, video, film, animation, and more.
By combining media, content and interactivity, those interested in creative digital media can take on and work with a variety of media forms to get their content to communicate across a variety of platforms and in some cases perform interactive experiences.
Prospective digital creatives will be in their element in this cutting edge course. We’ll help you find and develop your creativity and give you the tools and techniques to express it.
Our student groups blend filmmakers, graphic designers, web designers, app developers and animators into a creative, exciting mix. We look for students with passion and flair, good visual awareness, and an interest in media, design, the internet and technology.
This course will appeal to prospective digital creatives. We’ll help you find and develop your creativity and give you the tools and techniques to express it. Our student groups blend filmmakers, graphic designers, web designers, app developers and animators into a creative, exciting mix.
We look for students with passion and flair, good visual awareness, and an interest in media, design, the internet and technology. This dynamic course will supply you with the practical, creative and technical skills you need to succeed in the digital society and creative industries.
This Creative Digital Media course equips students with essential skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of digital media. Through hands-on projects, students gain practical experience and develop a deep understanding of the tools, techniques, and strategies utilised in the industry. By exploring cross-platform software on Apple Macs and Windows PCs, students learn to plan, design, and produce visually captivating websites enriched with a wide range of multimedia features. Industry-standard software such as Premiere Pro is used for recording and editing digital media, enabling students to create professional video content.
This full-time one-year programme provides students with an understanding of the digital skills required for a range of industries like web design, software development, games design, programming and digital marketing, among others. Students will also have an option to complete Microsoft Power BI which provides students with an opportunity to be versed in the most up-to-date data visualization software.
CFA at NCAD’s Professional Certificate in Creative Diversity, is a special intensive course. It equips learners with an awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion within Design, such as the need to decolonise the discipline, while also providing the tools, methods and platforms to enact personal, professional and sectoral change.
This Professional Certificate in Creative Hospitality introduces the learner to concepts of authenticity and shared experience in their work by adopting the fundamental principles and theories of hospitality, that is the practice of welcoming strangers.
This course provides an industry-focused grounding in theories and practices of Creative Industries and Visual Culture. In the first year, you’ll study a wide range of contemporary issues, including arts policy, management, criticism, media law, and current discussions in the fields of art, design, film, photography, curating, museums, media, aesthetics, gender studies, and postcolonial studies.
Professional Certificate in Creative Learning explores the transformative potential of creative teaching across diverse educational and community settings. Developed for practitioners in creative fields, it enhances collaborative learning environments that value experience-led, practice-based knowledge. Learners are positioned as facilitators and collaborators, gaining tools to co-create innovative learning spaces.
This course develops media and communication theory as well as professional and technical skills through lectures, tutorials, studio workshops, exhibitions, presentations and group work. Individual and team-based project work are essential to acquiring the skills to be successful on this course and in industry. This course will build competencies in key skills in both conventional and new media.
The BA (Hons) in Creative Media places a strong emphasis on creativity, collaboration, design and innovation, and developing students’ practical skills to a high standard. Students are also encouraged to develop the theoretical skills necessary to critically analyse key media issues, both in terms of its technological manifestation and its social impact.
For individuals who want to have an introduction to the key skills needed to work in the Creative Media industry and many other industries, where digital images/video can be used for promotional purposes. A course designed for those who have an interest in computer graphics, digital animation, cinematography, digital film editing and the craft of film production. Students will get a good working knowledge of film production technologies and training in the use of the Adobe Creative Suite of software.
Bring your ideas to life through design, creativity, and technology. If you love being creative and want to explore careers in graphic design, web design, or game design, this course is the perfect starting point. The Creative Media & Game Design programme is packed with hands-on projects and real-world skills that will help you turn your creativity into a career.This course is ideal for beginners or enthusiasts who are passionate about creative media and want to learn how to bring their ideas to life using the latest technology.
This course is designed to equip the learner with a high level of practical knowledge, skill and competence within a broad range of subjects related to the dynamic digital media and web design industry. The range of industries represented by digital media production includes media such as film and television, digital marketing, digital publishing, animation and digital games.
We place emphasis on the core areas of the digital media discipline including interface development for varied digital environments, digital movie processing and editing techniques, creative project development and print-based media as well as digital marketing. These core areas are underpinned by a strong focus on digital design principles. Learners who successfully complete the course are equipped with specialist knowledge and skills directly relevant to the digital media field and will hold a qualification in a dynamic multimedia discipline.
This one year course is designed to introduce students to the dynamic, creative field of Multimedia. Students will develop proficient skills using core applications within the Adobe Creative Suite of software and will also develop key skills relating to time management, team-work, and independent study skills. Digital photography will equip learners with the essential skills necessary for controlled image making, covering camera settings, techniques, studio lighting, composition, editing and presentation. Students will receive a solid introduction to Image Manipulation, Digital Illustration, Digital Animation, Interactive Media and Web Authoring/Design.
This course equips you with industryrelevant skills Creative Media. Master tools for digital editing, web authoring, and audio production, and learn how to deliver professional-quality content for today’s digital platforms. Develop expertise in image processing and digital photography to produce visuals that captivate audiences. With valuable work experience opportunities, you’ll build the skills and portfolio needed to succeed in the competitive creative and commercial media sectors or continue your journey to Higher Education.
Learn from some of the finest industry practitioners in the contemporary music scene. This unique programme has some of Ireland’s leading commercial recording studios and performance spaces as teaching facilities.
This course is exclusively for mature students with intellectual disabilities with an interest in film, animation, photography and design.
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work in a creative media setting, using some initiative and independence while under general direction and or to progress to further or higher education and training.On this course, you will learn the fundamentals of marketing and media analysis, while also developing your creative ability using computers.
The BFA program examines all of the main areas of creative writing, with introductory courses on the discipline as a whole, courses on the technical requirements and the analysis of creative writing, and specific courses exploring the practical aspects of composing novels, short stories, poems, scripts and screenplays. As the student progresses, the program makes increasing use of the workshop method of teaching, and in the final stages there are opportunities for approved students to undertake extended independent writing projects. The student may combine the major in creative writing with other majors offered by the institution, depending on his or her interests; these include performing arts, liberal arts and international business, either as a double major or as minors.
This one year course provides an extensive introduction to a wide range creative writing, media, literature, and culture. Participants will produce writing for fiction, scripts for theatre, television, radio, and film, as well as for journalism. Students will be introduced to a wide range of literature appropriate to all modules on offer, and there are numerous opportunities to attend theatre productions, films, media events, and other cultural events throughout the year. On completion, each student will have an exciting portfolio, a selection of which will be professionally published in the end of year publication.
The BA in Creative Writing and English offers you the opportunity to develop critical and creative skills within one programme, which is innovative not only for its integration of two intertwined subjects, but for its industry links and its teaching practices.Graduates of the BA in Creative Writing and English will be equipped with: skills in creative thinking; the ability to formulate, present and disseminate complex issues; excellent communication skills; a highly-tuned sensitivity to language usage; the ability to tell and organise stories in compelling ways; an understanding of how to inhabit alternative viewpoints and outlooks. As such, graduates of the programme will be well- prepared for the world of work and will have the capacity to be flexible, inventive and adaptable in their chosen careers.Course Duration: 3 years (4 with Erasmus/Study Abroad)
This program at Dublin College Blackrock (formerly BFEI) is a one-year intensive course designed to bridge the gap between literary craft and modern media. Located in Blackrock Village, the curriculum focuses on the essential skills of writing, reading, and editing, mentored by a faculty of professional writers and designers alongside distinguished guest speakers. Beyond traditional storytelling, students are equipped for the digital age by learning to present their work across various platforms through modules in script writing, photography, content layout, and image editing. With a schedule tailored for flexibility, classes conclude by 2:00 PM daily, making it an ideal choice for creators looking to develop a professional portfolio and a versatile digital presence.
he BA (Criminal Justice) is a four-year, inter-disciplinary degree programme. In each semester, you will study a combination of modules from Law, Sociology, Politics and Public Administration. An exposure to each of these disciplines ensures that you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and how it reacts to and regulates the society within which it operates. To further enhance your learning during the programme, you will study some Psychology modules which will aid in understanding human behaviour and the motivations of those who commit crime along with the behaviors of other actors in the criminal justice system such as police, judges and juries. Modules in Management will also give you core skills which are essential for future administrative roles within the criminal justice sector.
The BA (Hons) in Criminal Justice Studies is a three year degree course designed to equip the student with general knowledge and transferable skills while focusing on the broad theme of criminal justice. It is a multidisciplinary course.
Criminology can be described as the study of crime, criminal behaviour and society’s reaction to it. This three-year degree programme allows students to study criminology in depth, equipping you with the skills to examine criminal behaviour and understand what drives it.Course Duration: 3 years (4 with Erasmus/Study Abroad)
This full-time one-year programme will examine the area of criminology, in particular criminal behaviour and criminal law. It will give students the knowledge, skill and competence of the principles and practice underpinning criminal law and the application of criminal law in legal practice.
This is a research-driven, interdisciplinary programme that delivers an international body of knowledge, as well as research skills and critical thinking. Criminology provides a strong intellectual background for anyone thinking of working in culturally sensitive areas such as policing, prisons, social work, journalism, politics, research, care, health and justice agencies.
The Criminology including Legal Studies course provides students with a broad introduction to the criminal justice system, exploring the causes and types of crime, as well as theories of crime. The course also examines the core aspects of Irish law and the workings of the legal system including legal procedures and practice.
Criminology is the study of crime, the causes of crime and its impact on individuals and society. This unique new degree is designed to provide students with an advanced conceptual knowledge of Criminology and Psychology, an insight into the contribution of both disciplines to understanding key aspects of human behaviour and an ability to appraise the methodologies used in both areas
Students on this course will study the causes and different types of crime, the criminal justice system in Ireland and the operation of the penal system.Criminal motivation and the underlying societal causes of crime are examined. Professional state organisations and privately-owned companies are looking for potential candidates who can demonstrate an interest and a proven ability to work in social and community care and in criminology.
This course provides the learner with an insight into human behaviour/ development and the Law. Students have the opportunity to combine their interests in the area of Law, criminology and criminal justice with the additional specialisms of Psychology and word processing.
This one-year introductory course explores core psychological theories and research methods, bridging the gap to higher education or professional practice. Designed for both school leavers and mature learners, it builds a versatile toolkit for "people-focused" sectors like healthcare, social research, and HR. Whether you're aiming for a degree or a career shift, this program provides the essential academic and practical foundation needed to succeed in human-centric industries.
This postgraduate certificate explores recent design history from a critical perspective and proposes new theoretical frameworks for design that are matriarchal, eco-centered, and non-anthropocentric. The course begins by examining the philosophical foundations of design, particularly those of the Enlightenment period, and their impact on contemporary design practice, and contribution to the multiple crisis in the Anthropocene.
The aim of this programme is to provide learners with an awareness of workplace critical incident stress and to develop key competencies, skills and knowledge in the field of managing and responding appropriately to critical/ traumatic incidents across a wide and diverse range of occupational contexts The programme, which incorporates ICISF Individual and Group Crisis Interventions addresses the important issue of protecting the psychological health and safety of workers in occupational groups likely to be exposed to critical incidents during the course of their work in compliance with national policy.
As a student in our Crop Science Programme, you will learn about the science, production, and management of crops from genes to fields. With a focus on agronomy, you will explore crop production and soil management to improve yield and quality. Our expert faculty members are active researchers in the rapidly developing field of agriculture and agribusiness. In addition to a strong foundation in basic sciences, you will have the opportunity to study emerging crop pathogens, organic agriculture, climate and soils, and plants and diets.
This course provides students with the latest technology, information and management skills necessary for a career in tillage farming and industries ancillary to tillage farming. The course is suitable for those:
Students initially complete a 16-week practical learning period from August until November. Practical learning options include large-scale tillage farms, contractors or machinery dealerships. Course work (20 weeks) is delivered by Kildalton College. The course content includes machinery operation and maintenance, mechanisation, crop husbandry and financial management. The course includes field trips and outside involvement from the industry.
On successful completion of the programme students are awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture. This award meets the training requirements for Stamp Duty Exemption and DAFM Schemes.The Level 6 Advanced Certificate is the Teagasc recommended education pathway for a technician. The two-year pathway incorporates the Level 5 Certificate and the Level 6 Advanced Certificate. The initial application should be made to the Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture course.
This Level 7 Bachelor Degree Add-On programme develops students in the field of culinary arts. Students will acquire the critical thinking and applied skills necessary to succeed in various chef roles, culinary businesses, food enterprise development, and/or food innovation management.
The Higher Certificate (Level 6) in Culinary Arts is a dynamic course which aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in the food and/or culinary sector. The practical nature of this programme will provide learners with the necessary competencies and knowledge required of culinary professionals to succeed in a range of businesses. This course is also suitable for individuals who wish to advance in their current position.
In this course, you’ll acquire knowledge and skills in restaurant service and the larder, hot kitchen and pastry sections, and be well set up for a career in culinary operations, food and beverage, front of house, marketing or sales.
This course affords exciting opportunities for creative development and enhanced employment opportunities across all sections of the food industry. While studying, you will benefit from valuable hands-on experience, working with leading industry professionals. You will learn a range of kitchen and patisserie techniques as well as studying areas such as kitchen design, culinary nutrition and sustainable gastronomy.
This is a three-year course which has three main pillars of study and practice: Culinary Arts, Applied Food Science & Wellness, Food Culture- technology & learning. There is one elective option (Creative desserts & Bakery OR Artisan Breads). The unique embedded focus of 'health and wellness' within the course is integrated using an applied approach and 'hands-on' learning.
This course is delivered over two years full-time. This is the course to train and develop you for the role of professional chef in the world of tourism and hospitality. As a chef you need to be creative with food, aware of cost and food safety in the kitchen environment.
This is a full time, four year, level 8 programme of innovative and dynamic culinary study. It is a revisioning of traditional culinary skills training to include a number of other disciplines such as food innovation, media and visual arts, food policy, speciality food production, sustainable practices and gastronomy.
The Culinary Arts honours degree course provides a pathway for creative employment opportunities within all aspects of the food industry. This is a course that reflects developments in both national and international Culinary Arts education. It combines practical reflective classes in kitchens and restaurants with an in depth theoretical knowledge-base and the development of communication, strategic thinking, problem solving and personal skills in its participants.
The Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma provides a comprehensive foundation in culinary arts, focusing on both job-specific and transferable hospitality skills. Aligned with Global Hospitality Certification standards, the course incorporates modern industry trends and technology to prepare graduates for international career opportunities. Through partnership with Worldchefs, this qualification ensures students are work-ready and equipped to launch a successful career in the global hospitality sector.
The Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts and Supervision is for candidates who have gained experience as a chef and wish to extend their knowledge of the planning and monitoring of operations and staff within the kitchen environment and broaden their overall knowledge of operating successfully within the wider hospitality industry. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their supervisory skills, both knowledge based and practically, in order to fulfil the requirements of the assessments.
Our Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts is a full-time, three year programme for aspiring professional chefs. The world of cuisine is exciting, challenging and hugely rewarding, and we have the recipe to help you succeed. This is an advanced professional training programme for ambitious and talented aspiring chefs who wish to extend their culinary education far beyond general training.
This new Culinary Arts Programme provides graduates with the skills to cook at a high level of competence and to establish a base for further professional career development. This programme prepares students for work as professional chefs in the hospitality and tourism sectors. A chef will learn to be creative in the kitchen but also requires good business management and communication skills to organise and direct staff in the kitchen environment. A Culinary Arts qualification is a passport to travel and the programme is recognised worldwide. Currently, many of our graduates hold leading positions with some of the top hospitality brands in the world.
If you are an aspiring chef who would like to work in a restaurant or hotel, or looking to pursue a career in food development, this is the right course for you.
In addition to learning the theory and practice of professional cookery, you will explore gastronomy and innovation in food and expand your understanding of issues such as dietary requirements, menu planning, people management, marketing, communication and managing finances.
This one year course aims to provide students with the necessary practical skills and theoretical knowledge to pursue a career in Culinary Arts. All students participate in work experience where they practice their skills and gain valuable knowledge in the industry. This course was developed in response to the skills shortages currently being experienced within this industry in Ireland.
This course is timetabled over three days per week to accommodate chefs working in the industry.
This advanced Level 6 Certificate in Culinary Arts equips students with an increased level of relevant knowledge, skills and competence to work autonomously using a range of specialised skills in a professional kitchen. Each student will have the chance to gain valuable insight into the industry through their work experience which they complete throughout the course. This course is timetabled over three days to accommodate chefs working in the industry.
This one-year QQI Level 5 program is the perfect launchpad for a dynamic career in catering and the culinary arts. Designed to balance theoretical foundations with intensive practical training, the course ensures students are "work-ready" for the industry. Learners benefit from hands-on experience in real-world settings, allowing them to master professional kitchen techniques and service standards. Whether your goal is immediate employment or academic advancement, this program unlocks your potential in a rewarding, fast-paced environment
The QQI Level 6 Advanced Course at FET College Íde Finglas is a premier program designed for those ready to elevate their culinary expertise. This comprehensive curriculum spans advanced culinary techniques, professional pastry and baking, and the management of large-scale culinary events. This structure ensures that theoretical knowledge is immediately reinforced by real-world application in a professional kitchen environment.
The BSc Hons Culinary Arts Management at Ulster University has been designed to meet the needs of those who wish to work in the food management industry. You will develop an in-depth knowledge of culinary arts and the management skills necessary for this dynamic and highly customer-focused industry.
The degree is based on creativity, innovation and experiential learning in order to provide you with the best learning experience possible. You will enhance your knowledge in key areas of management and business, including strategy, marketing, finance, human resource management, operations management, entrepreneurship and personal development.
The Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts-Professional Chef Programme provides students with the key skills, knowledge and competencies required to work as chefs in a professional kitchen. The programme is a focused course with theory lectures, masterclasses, guest lectures and field trips. This course will teach your everything you need to know about life as a chef. You will develop essential culinary knowledge and skills which will you take you on a global sensory tour learning about cuisines from all over the world while working with and recognising the wonderful food produce developed on the island of Ireland.
The aim of this one-year add-on honours degree course is to afford learners the opportunity to develop their intellectual, creative and management expertise in their chosen discipline of Culinary Arts. The modules are designed to create a graduate with an entrepreneurial orientation.
The Culinary Entrepreneurship degree offers a unique combination of culinary and enterprise modules that equip you with the skills to work – or set up your own business – in the food industry. You will develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of culinary techniques, as well as in management, marketing, finance and innovation to support your personal and professional development. The course combines creativity, artistry, business acumen and experiential learning to provide an enjoyable and engaging student experience.
The BA in Culinary Leadership & Management has been designed to equip students with the creative, technical, and managerial skills necessary to thrive in the evolving culinary industry.
The BA in Culinary Leadership & Management is an innovative and future-focused programme designed to equip students with the creative, technical, and managerial skills necessary to thrive in the evolving culinary industry.
The BA (Hons) in Culinary Leadership & Management is an innovative and future-focused programme designed to equip students with the creative, technical, and managerial skills necessary to thrive in the evolving culinary industry. With a strong emphasis on creativity, sustainability, culture, and the chef of the future, this programme prepares graduates to lead and innovate in a dynamic global food landscape.