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.
2023 / 2024 Courses:
We are currently accepting applications to the following CFA courses running in term 2 of 2023/2024:
2024 / 2025 Courses:
- MA Design for Change
- Certificate in Critical Design Philosophies
- Certificate in Speculative Design Futures
- Certificate in Data Visualisation
- Certificate in Design Thinking
- Certificate in Fundamentals of User Experience Design
- Certificate in Digital Sculpting
- Certificate in Radio + Podcast Production
- Certificate in Production Management [TV + Non-fiction]
- Certificate in Multi Camera Television
- Certificate in Digital Post-Production
- Certificate in Immersive Sound Design for Film*
- Certificate in Introduction to XR / Immersive Technologies*
*subject to validation
Our courses offer:
- A flexible and short duration
- Blended delivery: online and/or on campus
- Evening and/or weekend classes
Scholarships
CFA Scholarships:
A CFA Scholarship (one free place in most of our courses) encourages the participation and success of learners from sections of society that are significantly under-represented in higher education.
Find out if you are eligible to apply HERE
Fill in the CFA@IADT Scholarship application form (after you have applied for a course) HERE
Previous Courses
We have previously offered the following CFA courses:
- Certificate in Storytelling for the Metaverse
- Introduction to Creative Use of Archives
- Introduction to Laser Cutting for Educators
- Design for Technical Arts Workshop
- Graduate Launchpad (Film + Media)
- Post-Production of Photographic Images
- Stop Motion Animation for Product Photography
- Electronics for Arts
- Generative Arts
- Certificate in Producers as Leaders
If you require information on any of these courses, please email us at cfa@iadt.ie.
CFA Events
Check our 2022 and 2023 events on Creative Futures Academy Events
We have run and hosted events in areas such as Animation, Storytelling, Design, and Immersive Technologies.
More exciting events to come in 2024!
Any queries, please contact:
Elena Somoza | Creative Futures Academy Co-ordinator
Email: cfa@iadt.ie