School of Creative Technologies
About Bachelor of Engineering in Audio Visual Media Technology (DL133)
Award Code : Level 7 DL133
| Course Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration: | 3 Years (full-time) |
| Places: | 50 |
| Awarding body: | IADT |
| Head of department: | Dr. Mark Riordan |
| Course co-ordinator: | Mr Cyril Connolly |
About About Bachelor of Engineering in Audio Visual Media Technology (DL133)
Application: CAO
What is Audio Visual Media Technology?
Audio visual media technology comprises the technology required for the production of film, television programmes, animation, commercials, corporate video and other multimedia products.
How long is the programme? 3 years
What will I be doing on the Audio Visual Programme?
This is an engineering degree, specialising in electronic systems for audio-visual technology. We aim to provide students with the technical and computing knowledge, skills, and competencies to enable them to gain employment in the audio-visual industry as electronics engineering technicians and technical managers.
Students will learn how to build, test and maintain electronic circuits and systems together with developing competencies in the use of audio-visual studio software applications. It is envisaged that students will specialise in different aspects of the programme according to their interests. Some students will specialise in electronics, while others will concentrate more on audio-visual systems. All subjects are taught from first principles and the level that students are expected to attain should be well within reach of all students. The final year of the programme gives students the opportunity to showcase their large-scale projects, with an eye to business and entrepreneurial ambitions.
On successful completion of the programme, you will:
- have an understanding of the electronic components and systems underpinning audio visual media technology
- be able to test and diagnose faults in electronic components and systems for a range of audio visual media systems
- be able to identify and apply solutions for operational faults in a range of audio visual media systems
Aims and Objectives
What will I be able to do when I graduate?
There is a continued need for audio-visual based electronics graduates. Recent AVMT graduates have gained employment in a range of sectors including the electronics, broadcasting and installation industries.
The programme has been accredited by Engineers Ireland to Engineering Technician level which enables graduates to practice at this level in many countries both in the EU and elsewhere.
Level 8 opportunities for AVMT graduate are under review by IADT staff. Graduates may also qualify to continue their studies at other institutions of higher education in the Republic of Ireland and the UK.
IADT offers Masters level qualifications in Digital Media and TV/Radio Broadcasting which may with appropriate post graduate experience be of interest to some of the graduates from AVMT.
What modules will I study?
Year 1
Mathematics I, Electronics I, Music Technology I, Electrical Technology, Audio-Visual Computer Applications, Audio-Visual Fundamentals, Computer Hardware
Year 2
Mathematics II, Electronics II, Music Technology II, Audio-Visual Production, Audio-Visual Engineering Practice, Computer Networks, Introduction to Telecommunications.
Year 3
Electronics III, Digital Audio Systems, Digital Video Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Project
Are there any costs for materials and/or field trips?
Purchase of a toolbox: approx. €100
Textbooks: approx. €60
There may be some travel costs for field trips
What are the Entry Requirements?
Leaving Certificate Examination (or equivalent) with a minimum of grade D (at Ordinary Level) in five subjects which must include Mathematics and English. Foundation Level Maths is not acceptable.
Any FETAC level 5 and level 6 Award may be used for application to this programme. Please note that you require at least a pass (D3) in Ordinary Level Mathematics in the Leaving Certificate or a pass in a mathematical methods module as part of your FETAC Award.
CAO Points in 2011: 285
We welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO.
