Spotlight Sessions

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Welcome to Spotlight Sessions 2025 — a series of short 30 minute talks on every undergraduate course we offer. Hear from lecturers and our students about what it's like to study the course along with a live Q+A to ask any questions you have before the application deadline. Register below for your chosen talks and we'll send you a confirmation email and sign in details. Remember, you can still register and join a talk even if it has already started!

Schedule

Course	Area of Interest	Time	Date
Art	Art + Design	17.005pm	2025011317.00 Monday January 13th	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.
Design for Film	Art + Design	17.005pm	2025011317.00 Monday January 13th	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.
Animation	Film + Media	17.005pm	2025011417.00 Tuesday January 14th	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.
Photography + Visual Media	Film + Media	17.005pm	2025011417.00 Tuesday January 14th	IADT’s BA (Hons) Photography + Visual Media is an exciting, learner-centred exploration of practical skills & theoretical knowledge underpinning contemporary lens based & digital media practices.
Applied Psychology	Psychology	17.005pm	2025011517.00 Wednesday January 15th	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.
Portfolio Submission	Portfolio Application	17.005pm	2025011517.00 Wednesday January 15th	Guidance and information on submitting Portfolios Digitally. Project Days. Top tips from Lecturers and Students. Ask questions and check you’re on track.
Film	Film + Media	17.005pm	2025011617.00 Thursday January 16th	BA (Hons) Film Students will focus on specialisation whilst still retaining a broad technical and craft skills base.
Television	Film + Media	17.005pm	2025011617.00 Thursday January 16th	BA (Hons) Television Students will have a broad technical and multi-platform media education (compared to film which will focus on greater specialisation).
Graphic Design	Art + Design	17.005pm	2025011617.00 Thursday January 16th	Graphic Design is an internationally recognised programme that demonstrates how communication design is socially, culturally and economically engaged across a broad spectrum of media platforms and technologies.
Business + Digital Technology	Business	17.005pm	2025012017.00 Monday January 20th	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Business courses: Business + Digital Technology, Digital Marketing & Business Management.
Business Management	Business	17.005pm	2025012017.00 Monday January 20th	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Business courses: Business + Digital Technology, Digital Marketing & Business Management.
Digital Marketing	Business	17.005pm	2025012017.00 Monday January 20th	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Business courses: Business + Digital Technology, Digital Marketing & Business Management.
Creative Computing	Technology	17.005pm	2025012017.00 Monday January 20th	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.
Game DesignNew	Technology	17.005pm	2025012117.00 Tuesday January 21st	Master the craft of game design by honing your technical and creative skills. Build your own unique portfolio through hands-on projects in our innovative programme to carve your own path into the gaming industry.
Arts Management	Humanities	17.005pm	2025012117.00 Tuesday January 21st	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Humanities courses: English + Media, New Media Studies, Arts Management and English + Equality Studies.
English + Media Studies	Humanities	17.005pm	2025012117.00 Tuesday January 21st	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Humanities courses: English + Media, New Media Studies, Arts Management and English + Equality Studies.
English + Equality Studies	Humanities	17.005pm	2025012117.00 Tuesday January 21st	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Humanities courses: English + Media, New Media Studies, Arts Management and English + Equality Studies.
New Media Studies	Humanities	17.005pm	2025012117.00 Tuesday January 21st	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Humanities courses: English + Media, New Media Studies, Arts Management and English + Equality Studies.
Creative Music Production	Film + Media	17.005pm	2025012117.00 Tuesday January 21st	Creative Music Production is a programme designed for the contemporary music industry & is delivered collaboratively by IADT and the Sound Training College, Temple Bar.
Business + PsychologyNew	Psychology	17.005pm	2025012217.00 Wednesday January 22nd	This exciting new degree course will create well-rounded, future-proofed graduates with the practical, critical and professional skills demanded by contemporary business environments.
Film (Joint International programme)New	Film + Media	17.005pm	2025012217.00 Wednesday January 22nd	This innovative three-year BA (Hons) Film (Joint International program), delivered across multiple European locations with our FilmEU partners, positions you at the forefront of the global screen arts industry.
Immersive Media ProductionNew	Film + Media	17.005pm	2025012217.00 Wednesday January 22nd	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. No CAO required.
3D Animation	Film + Media	17.005pm	2025012717.00 Monday January 27th	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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All Talks Teacher + Parent Talks Student Talks

Course	Area of Interest	Time	Date
Interaction + User Experience DesignNew	Art + Design	17.005pm	2021011817.00 18th January 2021	Learn how to combine your imagination & creativity with valuable design skills in order to make beautiful, easy-to-use products, services & spaces where people can explore, interact and play with information, media and technology.
zzzzzInformation for Art Teachers	Parents + Teachers	12.0012noon	2021011912.00 19th January 2021	Overview of Art and Design Courses, Digital Portfolio Submission, Project Days. Q&A with Academic Staff.
Animation	Film + Media	17.005pm	2021011917.00 19th January 2021	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.
FilmNew	Film + Media	17.005pm	2021012017.00 20th January 2021
TelevisionNew	Film + Media	17.005pm	2021012017.00 20th January 2021
Photography + Visual MediaNew	Film + Media	17.005pm	2021012117.00 21st January 2021	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 practices.
Creative Computing	Technology	17.005pm	2021012117.00 21st January 2021	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.
Applying to IADT from FE Colleges	Other	11.0011am	2021012211.00 22nd January 2021	Overview of New Courses, Advanced Entry, Portfolio Dates. Q&A with Lecturers and Students.
Art	Art + Design	17.005pm	2021012517.00 25th January 2021	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.
Design for FilmNew	Art + Design	17.005pm	2021012617.00 26th January 2021	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.
Business Management	Business	17.005pm	2021012717.00 27th January 2021	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Business courses: Digital Marketing, Business Management and Applied Entrepreneurship.
Digital MarketingNew	Business	Select5pm	20210127Select 27th January 2021	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Business courses: Digital Marketing, Business Management and Applied Entrepreneurship.
Applied Entrepreneurship	Business	Select5pm	20210127Select 27th January 2021	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Business courses: Digital Marketing, Business Management and Applied Entrepreneurship.
zzzzzPortfolio Submission	Portfolio Application	17.005pm	2021012717.00 27th January 2021	Guidance and information on submitting Portfolios Digitally. Project Days. Top tips from Lecturers and Students. Ask questions and check you’re on track.
Creative Music Production	Film + Media	17.005pm	2021012817.00 28th January 2021	Creative Music Production is a programme designed for the contemporary music industry & is delivered collaboratively by IADT and the Sound Training College, Temple Bar.
English + Equality StudiesNew	Humanities	17.005pm	2021021117.00 11th February 2021	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Humanities courses: New Media Studies, Arts Management and English + Equality Studies.
New Media Studies	Humanities	17.005pm	2021021117.00 11th February 2021	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Humanities courses: New Media Studies, Arts Management and English + Equality Studies.
Arts Management	Humanities	17.005pm	2021021117.00 11th February 2021	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Humanities courses: New Media Studies, Arts Management and English + Equality Studies.
Digital MarketingNew	Business	17.005pm	2021022517.00 25th February 2021	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Business courses: Digital Marketing, Business Management and Applied Entrepreneurship.
Business Management	Business	17.005pm	2021022517.00 25th February 2021	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Business courses: Digital Marketing, Business Management and Applied Entrepreneurship.
Applied Entrepreneurship	Business	17.005pm	2021022517.00 25th February 2021	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Business courses: Digital Marketing, Business Management and Applied Entrepreneurship.
zzzzzWomen in Computing	Technology	17.005pm	2021030817.00 08th March 2021	Hear inspirational stories about studying and working in Computing. What might a career in Computing look like & what can it offer you?
Applied Psychology	Psychology	17.005pm	2021031117.00 11th March 2021	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.
Digital Portfolio Submission Q+A	Portfolio Application	17.005pm	2021031017.00 10th March 2021	Hear about how to compile, edit and submit your digital portfolio. Live chat to ask any questions you have about our digital portfolio submission ahead of the deadline on 18th March.
Creative Computing	Technology	17.005pm	2021032517.00 25th March 2021	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.
English + Equality StudiesNew	Humanities	17.005pm	2021041317.00 13th April 2021	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Humanities courses: New Media Studies, Arts Management and English + Equality Studies.
New Media Studies	Humanities	17.005pm	2021041317.00 13th April 2021	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Humanities courses: New Media Studies, Arts Management and English + Equality Studies.
Arts Management	Humanities	17.005pm	2021041317.00 13th April 2021	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Humanities courses: New Media Studies, Arts Management and English + Equality Studies.
Business	Business	17.005pm	2021041517.00 15th April 2021	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Business courses: Digital Marketing, Business Management and Applied Entrepreneurship.
Digital MarketingNew	Business	17.005pm	2021041517.00 15th April 2021	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Business courses: Digital Marketing, Business Management and Applied Entrepreneurship.
Applied Entrepreneurship	Business	17.005pm	2021041517.00 15th April 2021	This is a combined presentation of all IADT Business courses: Digital Marketing, Business Management and Applied Entrepreneurship.
Applied Psychology	Psychology	17.005pm	2021042017.00 20th April 2021	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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