IADT Open Day
IADT's next Open Day will take place on Saturday 22nd March 2025 from 10am-1pm. Whether you'd like more details about course content and modules or a chat about future plans and careers, IADT experts are on hand to answer your questions ahead of the CAO deadline.
Welcome
Register for Open Day
Saturday 22nd March 2025 10am-1pm
Join us for our CAO Open Day to find out what makes IADT unique.
Explore our growing campus of the Creative Industries, visit our studios and take a tour of the National Film School.
Chat to our Student Ambassadors about life at IADT.
Attend talks, Q&A sessions and live demos.
Meet our lecturers and ask your questions face to face ahead of the CAO deadline.
See you at IADT Open Day!
Important info
Who is this Open Day event for?
This Open Day event is for second-level students, mature students, guidance counsellors, teachers, parents/guardians and anyone who is applying to the CAO this year and is interested in starting a full time undergraduate course at IADT in September 2025.
What can I expect from CAO Open Day
- Visit our studios and take a tour of the National Film School
- Chat to our Student Ambassadors and find out what studying at IADT is really like
- Get a real taste of student life at IADT by exploring our campus
- Meet our lecturers and ask your questions face to face
- Learn more about your chosen course or areas of study you may be interested in
- Talk to our students & lecturers to find out specific course and module information
- Meet our Admissions team
Do I need to pay for parking at Open Day?
There is lots of parking at IADT and it is free of charge on Saturday 22nd March for Open Day attendees – no need to pay & display.
Talk Schedule
Saturday 9th March 10am-1pm
Plan your visit around our talks schedule below + make sure to join a Campus Tour.
Talks run for 30 minutes.
| Film + Media Courses | Info | Time | ||
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| 3D Animation |
Do you want to create imaginary and realistic environments and characters and bring them to life? Learn to design, build and create digital worlds and tell the stories of tomorrow using advanced technologies.
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10:30am
12:30pm
2pm
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| Animation |
Want to be an animator? Learn to set things in motion, tell stories, bring worlds to life. Start your creative future in IADT’s internationally acclaimed BA [Hons] in Animation.
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10am
12pm
1.30pm
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| Design for Film |
Formerly DL828 and DL830. New and unique! Based in the National Film School, this is the only course in Ireland to bring together set designers, costume designers, character designers, model makers and digital artists.
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10.30am
12.30pm
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| Photography + Visual Media |
Formerly BA in Photography. IADT’s new BA (Hons) Photography + Visual Media is an exciting, learner-centred exploration of practical skills & theoretical knowledge underpinning contemporary lens based & digital media prac
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11.30am
1.00pm
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| Film |
BA (Hons) Film Students will focus on specialisation whilst still retaining a broad technical and craft skills base.
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10.30am
11.30am
1.00pm
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| Television |
BA (Hons) Television Students will have a broad technical and multi-platform media education (compared to film which will focus on greater specialisation).
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10.30am
11.30am
1.00pm
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| Creative Music Production |
Creative Music Production is a programme designed for the contemporary music industry & is delivered collaboratively by IADT and the Sound Training College, Temple Bar.
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11.30am
1.00pm
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| Immersive Media Production New |
The BA (Hons) Immersive Media Production is a comprehensive Level 8 degree programme designed to equip learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to produce immersive and engaging media experiences.
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11.30am
12.30pm
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| Art + Design Courses | Info | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design |
Visual Communication Design has changed its name to Graphic Design but is still run by the same team and is listed under the same code DL826.
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11.30am
1.30pm
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| Art |
The BA [Hons] Art course will give you the opportunity to work broadly and experimentally across a wide range of media and practices including paint, print, photography, video, sculpture, sound, performance and curation.
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10.30am
11.15pm
12.15pm
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| Technology + Psychology Courses | Info | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Computing |
BSc [Hons] Creative Computing is a practical computing course which provides you with the skills and knowledge to design and program solutions for business and the future.
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11am
1pm
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| Applied Psychology |
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.
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11.00am
12pm
1pm
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| Business + Humanities Courses | Info | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business + Digital Technology |
This course is designed to develop an agile set of
future-facing responsive skills.
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10.30am
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| Digital Marketing |
Intensive, interactive and hands-on, digital marketing is the new way of connecting with consumers, and qualified professionals are in high demand in this fast—paced sector.
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10.30am
1pm
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| Business Management |
Get to the very heart of what makes business work! This course successfully combines theory and practice to produce graduates with the solid foundations necessary for a successful business career.
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10.30am
1pm
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| New Media Studies |
If you like to make videos, documentaries, tell stories, or write blogs, this course is for you. A mix of theory and practice, this programme explores the development of media and its evolution in the digital age.
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11am
1.30pm
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| English + Media Studies |
This is a unique and exciting degree that combines the study of literature with media studies.
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11am
1.30pm
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| English + Equality Studies |
This fascinating degree gives a unique opportunity to investigate issues of social justice, equal rights, literature and law.
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11am
1.30pm
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| Arts Management |
Arts Management is the only undergraduate degree of its type in Ireland. Develop hands-on experience working in the business side of the creative industries. Run events in music, visual arts, and the performing arts.
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11am
1.30pm
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| Other Talks | Info | Time | ||
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| Campus Tours |
Join our Student Ambassadors as they walk you through our campus showing you our studios, labs, the National Film School & more while answering any questions you have.
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11am
12pm
1pm
2pm
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| Portfolio Masterclass |
Everything you need to know about preparing for your portfolio for IADT including how to submit on our online submission platform and all the key dates.
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11am
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| Student Supports at IADT |
Meet our Student Support team as they talk through the services on offer to IADT students including the HEAR + DARE entry routes.
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11.30am
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| Meet our Students Union |
Meet IADT Students Union as they talk you through their roles, give an overview of the events they run and explain how they support students.
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12.30pm
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| Parents Talk |
Dr Andrew Power, IADT Registrar, Brian Mooney, Career Guidance Expert and Irish Times Columnist & Dawn O'Connor IADT Careers will give an overview of the CAO process & advice on how to help students make informed choices.
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12pm
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| Rapid Fire Student Panel |
12pm
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| Portfolio Top Tip from Students |
A panel of IADT students will give their top tips on putting together a portfolio for IADT, what did they learn and what would they have done differently!
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1pm
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FAQ
We're here all day to answer any of your questions. Wondering about student accommodation? Clubs and societies? Learning supports? Just pop your queries in the box below and we will get back to you!
Studying at IADT
What courses do I need a Portfolio to apply for?
- DL826 Graphic Design
- DL827 Art
- DL832 Animation
- DL833 Photography + Visual Media
- DL838 Creative Music Production
- DL843 Film
- DL844 Television
- DL845 Design for Film
- DL847 3D Animation
Have a look at the portfolio section for info and tips!
How do I apply for a restricted course?
The key points are that you must have applied to CAO by 1 February 2025 at 5:15pm if you wish to apply for a restricted course. The restricted course must be included on your course choices list by that date, or added to your application using the Change of Course Choices facility for a fee of €10 before 1 March at 5:15pm.
Restricted courses normally require additional assessment procedures, for example, the submission of a portfolio, an oral assessment or interview, or a written assessment. Restricted courses are identified in the CAO handbook by the words “(Restricted – see page 3)” on the same line as the restricted course’s title.
Please make sure to acquaint yourself with the additional requirements, if any, of the restricted course(s) that you have applied for and go to page 13 of the CAO handbook for more information about interviews and assessments.
What should I include in my Portfolio?
Check out the Digital Portfolio section on our website and download our Portfolio Guidelines booklet. Remember we are always looking for your creativity to show through in your portfolio and supporting documentation/notebooks. Watch our Portfolio Masterclass here.
My question isn’t answered here
We are always happy to hear from you! Simply email info@iadt.ie or click the ASK button on iadt.ie to access our chat.
Student Supports FAQ
What type of supports do you have available in IADT?
The Student Experience team and the Student’s Union are available to offer support to all IADT students across the 2024/2025 academic year. Please check out the following link to see all the supports that we have available here.
Do you offer the HEAR Scheme?
Yes we do, please check out the following link for more information.
Do you offer the DARE Scheme?
Yes we do, please check out the following link for more information.
What are your fees of Irish + EU Undergrad Students?
The Fee Schedule for 2024/25 was €3,000 Euros for Irish/EU + UK Students attending college for the first time. Please check out this link for all the information on our Fees for Irish, EU, UK and International Fees.
How much should I budget for cost of supplies etc.?
Every course is slightly different in some courses you won’t need to budget for any supplies, but others like Film + Art you may need a small annual budget. We try to include it on the specific course page when available. Check out iadt.ie/courses for more detailed info.
Do you accept Mature Students?
Yes we do. Mature students make up about 10% of our student population. For more information please check out the following link.
Life at IADT
From our vibrant Students' Union to some of the best student support services around, IADT has so much to offer asides from great courses. Here you'll get a sense of what being an IADT student is all about!
Portfolio
Some IADT courses ask prospective students to submit a portfolio, which should demonstrate your enthusiasm for the course as well as your interests and strengths.
Useful tips
Portfolio Submission
Before you start your online Portfolio Submission:
- The Digital Portfolio Submission platform for 2025 applicants will open before Christmas with the final date for submissions being March 2025.
- You will need your CAO number to begin your submission. All courses which require portfolio assessment must have been included on your CAO application by February 1st.
- Your digital portfolio should have a minimum of 10 pieces and a maximum of 25 pieces uploaded to your submission.
- We have prepared some helpful tips for photographing your work.
- Film + video files must be under 5MB for upload, larger files must be submitted via a url: YouTube, Vimeo, etc. Please make sure that any online videos are public and password free for assessing.
Portfolio Guidelines Booklet 2024/25 Tips for photographing your work IADT Portfolio Preparation Page
Courses
Here you'll find everything you need to know about the undergraduate courses on offer at IADT. Don't forget to check out some of our exciting new offerings in Design, Film + Media, Business and Humanities! If you have any further questions hit the ask button in the bottom right-hand corner.