This one-week intensive programme focuses on the development of contemporary works for public consumption using digital tools.

It is an opportunity to initiate research and to be guided in the creation of contemporary works to communicate, mediate and disseminate the work of creative practitioners.

Learners will be introduced to a range of digital technologies, critical theories of technology, creative approaches to technology, and the principles of socially engaged and site-specific creative practice using lab based, studio based and experiential tools.

They will have the opportunity to continue with their existing creative practice or develop a new project to challenge, examine and plan for new directional opportunities within the digital realm.

Students on this part-time Professional Certificate will examine the interconnected relationship online platforms have within contemporary art, extended creative fields and beyond.

This module functions as a foundational component within the Creative Futures programme pathways.

Learners will be introduced to a wide range of digital methodologies, including audio and video production, physical computing, net art, haptics, and broadcasting. These will be applied within the disciplines of public art, socially engaged art, interactive art, and installation art. The course will be tailored to students to develop technical skills of interest to them. In addition, students will develop critical thinking and construct social and spatial frameworks around their practice.

Career opportunities include:

Artist, Creative Technologist, Creative Technician

This is a week-long intensive course, running Monday to Sunday in January 10am – 5pm.

Educational Standard
All applicants are expected to present an approved Bachelor degree at minimum level of 2nd class honours (2.2)
Applicants who do not meet the minimum academic entry requirements may be considered on the basis of prior work or learning experience (RPEL). Candidates may be required to pass a qualifying examination set by the relevant department before being accepted to a Masters degree programme. Attendance at selected undergraduate lecture courses at NCAD, together with related written work may be prescribed.

You may apply for the programme if you are currently completing your Undergraduate Degree. NCAD will review the rest of your application If necessary, we can make you a Conditional Offer. When your degree is completed and you send us final transcripts we will upgrade this to a Full Offer.

Essential Supporting Documents

• A statement framing your reasons for applying to the programme, i.e. how attending the above selected course will benefit you and your practice  (500 words)
• A recent CV
• Certified transcripts of previous programmes followed
• Certified copies of degree/ certificates and/or other appropriate third level qualifications bearing the official stamp of the institution.
• Reference 1 (Academic – Head of School/Department preferred)
• Reference 2 (Tutor or Current/Recent Employer)Some referees prefer to submit the reference directly to the college. If this is the case, please instruct your referee to email a standard reference to postgraduate@ncad.ie. Please make sure all references contain the letterhead and the institution contact email address for the referee.

The programme seeks to provide the transversal and specialist skills to equip creative practitioners to work within existing career paths, while also forge new career and creative pathways and learning.

Students will be advised by practitioners working in this field through directed learning including textual, practical and field research practices.