MA/Postgraduate Diploma (Digital Media)
College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic Studies
Key facts
Entry requirements
NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent H2.2. GPA 3.2 or
international qualification. IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent
if applicable. Students who do not meet the honours degree
requirement but have a level 8 degree may be admitted to the
PDip course with the possibility of progressing to the MA if
they receive a minimum of 60% in their course work during
the year, subject to qualifying examination and appropriate
arrangements.
Duration:
1 year, full-time
Next start date: September 2012
ECTS weighting: MA—90, PGDip—60
Average intake: 14
Closing date:
Please refer to the offer rounds/closing date webpage.
Taught
Course overview
The MA in Digital Media aims to synthesise artistic and
technological knowledge. This unique course is delivered by
combining expertise from the Huston School of Film and Digital
Media, the Information Technology Department and the Digital
Enterprise Research Institute (DERI). It is a multidisciplinary
programme which takes graduates from relevant academic
backgrounds and industry professionals who want to develop
or extend existing skills.
Modules include:
• E-Learning
• Writing in the Digital Age
• Digital Interactive Media 1
• Perspectives in the Digital Age
• Film in the Digital Age
• Databases
• Digital Information
• Digital Media Business
• A History of Avant Garde Film
• Internet Programming
• Emerging Web Media
• Digital Interactive Media 2
• Research Methods
Course outline
The course is a full-time degree taken over a twelve-month period. The year is divided into two teaching semesters (September to December and January to April). The summer period (May to August) will be allocated for research and development, whereby you will complete your final project or placement and dissertation.
Applications and selections
Applications are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code(s) above.
Who teaches this course?
Valerie Butler—Interactive Media 1 and Interactive Media 2
Fiona Concannon—E-learning
Pat Byrne—Databases
Jen Smith—Writing in the Digital Age
Axel Polleres and Alexandre Passant—Emerging Web Media
Lecturers from the NUIG Information Technology Department—Perspectives in the Digital Age
Niamh Doheny—Film in the Digital Age
Siegfried Handschuh and Fergal Monaghan—Digital Information
Fergal Costello—Internet Programming
Rod Stoneman—A History of Avant Garde Film
Deirdre Ruddy, Edel Robinson and Brian Donnellan—Digital Media Business
Requirements and assessment
Course modules are assessed continuously, practically, theoretically
and/or through final examination as appropriate to the individual
module. Proposals for final projects are submitted in January.
Students will also be required to write a dissertation to fulfil the
Master’s degree.
Find out more
Ms Valerie Butler/ Dr Rod Stoneman
T +353 91 492 876/+353 91 492 999
E valerie.butler@nuigalway.ie/rod.stoneman@nuigalway.ie
http://www.filmschool.ie/
PAC code
GYA62
Fees for this course
Current students
Shannon Reeves
"The MA in Digital Media really is a unique course, not only because of the range of subjects taught (from databases to interactive design, e-learning and writing in the digital age) but also because of the range of backgrounds and skills that students bring to the course. Because everyone has different strengths and areas for improvement, and because we're learning such an array of skills and technologies, there's an inevitable community bond which grows up very quickly between members of the class, as everyone helps each other and contributes to classroom learning. We've also got a dedicated lab where we can work on our own computers, discuss our assignments, and even just socialise, which means there's a healthy mix of social and educational development as the year progresses.
I chose this course for the wide exposure it would give me to all aspects of digital media, and it doesn't disappoint. As a matter of fact, we're exposed to professionals and researchers in emerging media trends which have yet to enter the mainstream, as well as given foundations in well-established technologies like HTML and databases. The final project is a chance for each student to showcase what they've learned with a product, design or development which is meaningful and helps to further our learning and career goals."
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Past students
Alan Murphy
Currently working at EO Teilfís
"An excellent course, covers a broad range of topics, very friendly lecturers, learned lots and expanded my knowledge base to many areas, which is essential in any job hunt. It was also enjoyable!"