The Creative Futures Academy (CFA) supports the early and mid-career needs of creative professionals by offering credited NFQ courses / modules to people working in the creative sector. By offering learners the opportunity to skill, upskill and reskill, the CFA supports the professional growth, reach and impact of the creative and cultural sectors.

Creative Futures Academy Courses – 2022/2023
We are currently accepting applications to the following courses starting in September/October 2022:
- Professional Training for Live Studio Broadcasts
- Certificate in Data Visualisation
- Certificate in Design Thinking
- Certificate in Fundamentals of User Experience Design
- Certificate in Storytelling for the Metaverse
Our Creative Futures Academy courses offer:
- A flexible and short duration (from 4 days up to 10 weeks long)
- Blended delivery: online and/or on campus
- Evening and/or weekend classes
As guidance, we have previously offered the following CFA courses:
- Design for Technical Arts Workshop
- Graduate Launchpad (Film + Media)
- Introduction to Laser Cutting for Educators
- Post-Production of Photographic Images
- Stop Motion Animation for Product Photography
- Certificate in New Ways of Telling Stories
- Certificate in Producers as Leaders
- Certificate in Production Management
If you require information on any of these courses, please email us at cfa@iadt.ie.
CFA Events
In December 2021, we hosted Animation@StoryLAB, an online event that consisted of a series of panels with Ireland’s leading professionals in the animation sector on how to develop, produce, and finance an animated short film.
New events will take place from September 2022. Make sure to check Creative Futures Academy.
Any queries please contact:
Elena Somoza | Creative Futures Academy Co-ordinator
Email: cfa@iadt.ie
All courses and activities will adhere to Government guidance in respect of COVID and appropriate protocols will be in place.

