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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Photography and Visual Media

Institute of Art, Design and Technology Dun Laoghaire - IADT
Institute of Art, Design and Technology Dun Laoghaire - IADT
Course Code
DL833
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
4 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
670#
Points Change

Course Summary

Explore how new technologies and methodologies are synthetising into photographic practice and their impact on contemporary approaches to image making. Learn and explore multiple avenues of inquiry that incorporate traditional documentary practice, digital image making, experimental film and software-based work. Develop best practice and skill sets for storytelling through the lens.

College Link

College Link > DL833 - Photography and Visual Media

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

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Entry Requirements

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QQI / FET Links

This course will accept Any QQI Level 5 or 6 Major Award as an entry requirement.

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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Creative

Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.

Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.

Career Progression

Graduates seek employment nationally and internationally in diverse creative commercial and contemporary art practices including; digital media, publishing, advertising, architectural photography, fine art, documentary, gallery/project management, fashion/editorial. Graduates also work independently or establish a business.

Further Research

College Link > DL833 - Photography and Visual Media

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

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