Portfolio Submission

Do I need to submit my portfolio to more than one course or does the one submission get counted for all courses?

Yes, you must submit a separate portfolio for each course you have applied for as they are assessed independently. For example if you are applying for BA (Hons) Animation and BA (Hons) 3D Animation you must make two portfolio submissions. If you do not submit a portfolio for a course you have applied for, you cannot be considered for an offer.

Do I need to submit a different digital portfolio for each course?

No, once you have completed your first submission the system will allow you to duplicate your portfolio and assign it to another Course. (select option in My Submissions > copy). You can tailor your submission for each course but you do not need to submit a completely different portfolio of work.

When will I receive my results?

We expect to email results before mid-May

Do I need to document and submit every piece from my portfolio or an overview?

We allow up to 25 pieces (pages) to be uploaded with your submission. If you have a greater quantity of work you should make a final selection that showcases the very best of your work and suitability for your Course of choice. See our Portfolio Guidelines.

Do I need to photograph and submit pages from my notebooks?

Yes – we are always interested in seeing your process work and development studies. You may consider creating a collage of pages to show the range of investigations. Or consider a short video of your sketchbook –  see Photo Tips and Guidelines here.

Should I receive a confirmation to acknowledge that IADT have received my portfolio submission?

Yes – you will receive confirmation on the Award Force Platform that your portfolio has been submitted online. If you wish to check please email admissions@iadt.ie.

If I have any queries about the submission process, who do I contact?

Please contact IADT Admissions Office: E: admissions@iadt.ie or T: +353 1 239 4621.

What will happen to my digital submission after assessment? Do you delete files?

We will retain all Applicant files until the end of the recruitment period – date of final application offered being made in 2025. Once all offers have been made all data will be securely deleted according to GDPR guidelines.

How Should I submit my portfolio?
For 2025 all portfolio submissions are online through our online Portfolio Submission Portal – Award Force.

How are Portfolios scored?

Most portfolios are scored out of 600 points; the pass mark is 240 points (40%). If you score less than 240 points you will not be eligible this year and we can not offer you a place but we would encourage you to re-apply next year.

Example:

• Take your best score from either Portfolio submission or Project Days; eg 400.
• Take your Leaving Certificate points, mature student score or FETAC points; eg – 360.
• Add [1] + [2]; eg 400 + 360 = 760.

This is your total points score with which you compete for a place on the course.

The exception is the DL856 BA (Hons) Film (Joint International Programme) which is scored out of 1000 points and applicants are just required to meet the minimum academic entry requirements.

DL856 applicants are placed on a ranked list based on portfolio score. Offers are made in descending order from this list to applicants who have met the minimum academic entry requirements.

Can I get an extension on the deadline for Portfolio Submission?
It is not possible to get an extension on the submission deadline – all portfolios must be submitted by the published closing date. We would advise that you do not leave your portfolio submission to the last day.

For more information and to view some sample portfolios visit IADT Open Day