Photography & Digital Imaging
The University Certificate in Photography and Visual Investigation (PDI) one year part-time course offers students an opportunity to explore the creative possibilities of photography within contemporary visual art and design practice.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | University College Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 7 NFQ) | Minor | University College Dublin | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
25 weeks approx autumn to spring, 2 x evenings per week.
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements Age 21 before January 2024, Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent, English proficiency, a foundational, introductory, non credit photography course, a portfolio, a short Statement of Interest and a completed application form.
Portfolio See Portfolio Brief
https://www.ncad.ie/files/cead_files/PDI_Digital_Portfolio_Brief_2024.pdf
Careers / Further progression
PDI Progression
A key pillar of CEAD programmes is Progression within arts and design education. On successful completion of the Photography and Digital Imaging certificate, students are eligible to apply to the part-time Higher Diploma in Art. Higher Diploma in Art graduates are then eligible to apply, via advanced entry, to the final year of NCAD's undergraduate BA Degree studies.
Further information
Classes start week of 16th September 2024
Fee 2024-2025 €1,800 payable in two instalments, September and January.
Application Deadline 8 July 2024
Statement of Interest
Please write a Statement of Interest (200 word approximately), as part of your application on why you want to study the University Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging. Save the file as a PDF. Title the PDF, and also include on the top of your Statement of Interest, your name, course code and the year of application, example, Joe Bloggs, AD096 2024
Application Notes
Bookings to be made in the student name and details only
Bookings are online only
If you have been at NCAD previously use your MyNCAD account
To reset your password contact studentrecords@student.ncad.ie and include your name, date of birth and 8 digit student ID/reference number
New Students click to apply below, then select New Account & keep your password safe
Please note that all students are required to have access to a computer, Internet and be familar with Canvas (Canvas is a college information system and its easy)
PDI classes run 6.15pm to 9pm
AD096 PDI Modules
Code Module Name Credits Semester Evening 6.15 to 9pm
CEAD1030 Materials and Techniques 5 1 Tuesday & Thursday
CEAD1031 Photographic Concepts 5 1 Tuesday & Thursday
CEAD1032 Theories & Themes in Crirtical Cultures 5 1 Tuesday & Thursday
CEAD1033 Research and Practice 10 2 Tuesday & Thursday
CEAD1002 Professional Practice 1 5 2 Tuesday & Thursday
More Information
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