School of Creative Technologies
Bachelor of Engineering in Audio Visual Media Technology (DL133)
Award Code : Level 7 DL133
| Course Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration: | 3 Years (full-time) |
| Places: | 40 |
| Awarding body: | IADT |
| Head of department: | Dr. Mark Riordan |
| Course co-ordinator: | S. Ramachandran |
About Bachelor of Engineering in Audio Visual Media Technology (DL133)
What is Audio Visual Media Technology?
If you’re creative and you want to work in the audio visual industry, this technical programme is the place to start.
Are you interested in sound or video? Would you like to know how TV equipment works, how audio and video is recorded, edited and stored on computers and CDs? So, are you interested in electronics and how things work?
Do you like solving problems, like how to broadcast a wireless
signal from a microphone to a Public Address system, or to make a
guitar distortion circuit
and get it working?
This
programme provides you with all the appropriate electronics and
system
skills you will need, as well as problem solving, analytical and
critical thinking skills.
Aims and Objectives
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 - undertake projects individually or in teams
What will I be able to do when I graduate?
Technician positions within the audio visual sector may arise, e.g. in the TV,
radio and IT industries.
You
can continue your studies at IADT or at other institutions. An add-on
honours degree at IADT may be developed in the near future.
What subjects will I study?
Year 1
Electronics, Electrical Technology, Audio Visual Fundamentals and Maths, Music Technology, Audio Visual Computer Applications and Computer Hardware. Through these subjects, you will also meet audio visual technology and audio visual media. There will be some audio visual projects during the year.
Year 2
Audio Visual Production, Electronics, Computer Networks, Music Technology, Maths and Telecommunications
You also get to do practical projects relating audio visual technology, electronics and computers.
Year 3
Electronics, Digital Audio Systems, Digital Video Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communication, Digital Media Entrepreneurship, Project.
What will I do on the programme?
This is a hands-on practical programme supported by class work. Practical work during the year accounts for 60% of the marks, while the remaining 40% is for an end-of-year exam.
In year 1, you spend much of your time in the lab and the studio. You will be making and testing circuits, present your work, and use the library and the Internet for research. You will work with audio visual software and learn about music technology.
In year 2, you will use the audio visual equipment and work in the audio visual lab and studio as well as the electronics labs. Most work is done in practical situations.
In year 3, among other things, you will work in a TV studio environment on real-world projects as well as complete a major project.
Are there any costs for materials and/or field trips?
Purchase of a toolbox: approx. €100
Textbooks: approx. €100
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.
We welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO.