Media Arts (DT552) – (B.A.)

One of Ireland´s most popular third-level programmes, Media Arts caters for students whose ambition is to work in film, broadcasting, or the wider media and cultural industries.

The programme balances practical classes in television, radio, film, and script writing, with academic modules that give students the theory and cultural context essential to building a successful media career.

Media Arts students often work around campus and the city using professional cameras and sound recording equipment, making their own TV and radio programmes, as well as short films. As viewers, students are already immersed in media culture, which they come to understand more deeply and critique more keenly through taking theory classes.

A focus on languages (Gaeilge, French) enables students to work through their chosen language, abroad or in the growing Irish language media sector. Some students may also have the opportunity to study overseas for one semester through participation in student exchange programmes.

Using modern facilities, students develop professional production skills that can be applied in various media environments. Throughout the four years of study, students originate and develop documentary, drama and radio projects through diverse media formats. By graduation, students have initiated and completed projects to professional production standards. Many graduates have gone on to win awards in national and international competitions.