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DL850 BA [Hons] Immersive Media
Production

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.

About this course:

No CAO points required
No fees for Year 1 & 2
Students choose to study at Bray FE or Ballyfermot FE for Year 1 & 2
Complete your degree at the National Film School IADT

What is Immersive Media Production?

This multidisciplinary field encompasses various forms of media, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and 360-degree video.

Students will explore practical applications of immersive media, gaining expertise in areas such as storytelling, audio visual production, 3D modelling, coding and virtual production.

By combining technical proficiency with artistic creativity, graduates of this degree programme are well-prepared to thrive in the rapidly evolving field of immersive media production, contributing to the development of cutting-edge experiences across industries such as entertainment, education, marketing, and training.

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How is the course delivered?

This new programme is a 4 year course delivered collaboratively by IADT, BIFE, BCFE.

Students have a choice of two locations to study Years 1 & 2 of this course.

Students will study Year 1 & 2 in either Ballyfermot College of Further Education (BCFE) or Bray Institute of Further Education (BIFE) with shared modules provided by IADT.

In Years 3 + 4 students will study at the National Film School IADT.

In Year 3 there is an opportunity to study abroad through the Erasmus+ programme, complete a work placement, or deliver an industry-linked project.

Students register with IADT from Year 1 and will have access to the full range of services, facilities and supports offered by IADT.

What modules will I study?

Year 1

Technical Skills
Storytelling Through Media
Media Management
Intro to Immersive Media Production 1
Faculty Connect
Faculty Workshop
Broadcast
Media Production Project
Postproduction Video and Audio
Introduction to Immersive Media Production 2

Year 2

Production Sprint
Project Management and Workflows
3D Modelling + Asset Creation
Creative Coding
Society + Media
Faculty Elective
Virtual Preproduction
Virtual Production
Game Engines + Motion Tracking
Personal Professional Development

Year 3

National Film School Intensive
Storytelling for AR + VR
New Media Technologies
Digital Studies + Research Methodologies
Thesis Research Proposal
Business + Entrepreneurship for Creative Practice
Professional Practice + Placement

Year 4

Minor Project
Thesis
Major Project

Portfolio

Round 1 portfolio submission deadline is the 18^th of March.

Applicants are invited to submit a small [5 pieces] portfolio of work to showcase their interests and motivation for studying this course.

Applicants will be contacted directly with further details about the portfolio and how to submit online.

How to apply

You apply for this programme directly via:
Ballyfermot College of Further Education (BCFE)
Bray Institute of Further Education (BIFE)

The minimum entry requirements for this programme are as follows: Leaving Certificate with 2 x H5 plus 4 x 06 / H7, or full NFQ level 5 award, or equivalent. There is no minimum Maths entry requirement.

Applicants must also pass a portfolio assessment and interview.

English Language Entry Requirement

All applicants whose first language is not English and who have not been educated through the medium of English will need to submit evidence of one of the qualifications listed below before an offer of a place can be made:

TOEFL: 215 (Computer based test) or 80 (Internet based test)
IELTS: Composite score in the range of 6.0-6.5 with not less than 6.0 in any one component
UCLES: Proficiency in English: Grade C or Advanced English: Grade A
CELTS: Equivalent score to above

Maths Entry Requirement

There is no minimum maths requirement for entry. However, learners without O6 / H7 Leaving Cert Maths (or equivalent) will be required to complete an appropriate QQI Special Purpose Award in Maths.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You can find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning via this link: https://dev.iadt.ie/study/how-to-apply/recognition-of-prior-learning/.

Future Careers

This Level 8 award may also provide a route into employment – for example, to entry level production roles in Immersive Media Production for TV, Feature Film, Games, VFX, VR, AR and Virtual Film Production. Graduates will also be equipped with skills and knowledge to work in a freelance capacity.

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Requirements

Course Code DL850 - Level 8
Duration Course starts: 23rd September 2024

4 Years

Year 1 + 2 in BCFE or BIFE
Year 3 + 4 in IADT
Places 20 in BCFE and 20 in BIFE
Portfolio Yes
Min Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate with 2 x H5 plus 4 x 06 / H7, or full NFQ level 5 award, or equivalent.

Applicants must also pass a portfolio assessment & interview.
Offers will be made on a first come first served basis.

There is no minimum maths requirement for entry.
However, learners without O6 / H7 Leaving Cert Maths (or equivalent) will be required to complete an appropriate QQI Special Purpose Award in Maths.
Fees No tuition fee or student contribution fee will be applied for years 1 + 2 delivered by BIFE/BCFE.

IADT’s standard undergraduate fees will apply to years 3 + 4 delivered by IADT.

Tuition fees may be paid by HEA in respect of eligible full-time undergraduate students under the “Free Fees Initiative”. However, students who are eligible for the Free Fees Initiative are required to pay a student contribution charge of €3,000 per year. Students may apply to SUSI (www.susi.ie) for a grant towards their student contribution or tuition fees. For more information see www.studentfinance.ie.
Application Deadline September 2024
ApplicationYou can also apply for this programme directly via Ballyfermot College of Further Education (BCFE) or Bray Institute of Further Education (BIFE).
Mature Students We welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO.
More info for Mature Students is here.
International Students We welcome international students to IADT.
Learn how to apply as an International Student here.

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DL850 BA [Hons] Immersive Media Production