Overview

Design for Film (Hons) from Dún Laoghaire, Institute of Art, Design + Technology The only course of its kind in Ireland, this innovative and collaborative hands-on programme creates professional designers and creative practitioners for the thriving film, entertainment and associated Creative Industries. Students learn highly specialised skills in a collaborative context.

What is this course about?

With a focus on collaboration and creativity, students discover how to create new worlds, objects and characters for the film, theatre and entertainment industries. Students specialise in one of five pathways, each with a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on learning: — Costume — Character — Model Making — Set Design — Visual Effects (VFX).

This course equips learners with the skills and knowledge needed to become professional designers and creative practitioners in the film, entertainment, and related creative industries. Emphasising studio-based, hands-on learning, the practice-based curriculum allows students to specialise in one of five pathways aligning with their interests and career goals. Using professional materials, tools, and techniques, students work in specialised studios to complete module briefs.

Quick Facts:

Graduate careers include: digital character and environmental design for film, TV and games; VFX design and supervision for film and TV; animation, production/set design; theatre design, art direction; scenic art; art department; model making and prop making; architectural models; costume design, costume construction; character design make-up and prosthetics; post-production computer graphics and compositing for film and TV; experience design; heritage and museum design; architectural and spatial visualization; retail design; spectacle puppetry; and any opportunity involving the planning, design and realisation of specialist original works for public and private cultural institutions.
Postgraduate MA level pathways include: Game Design; Design History and Material Culture; Communications Design; UX Design; Drama and Theatre Studies; Conservation and Archival Studies; Design for Material Futures; Education; Design for Spectacle; Performance and Festival Arts; and Arts Management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Spectacle
Design Core
Design Text
Design Dramatic Histories
Design Irish Drama & Film
Design Storytelling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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OTE

140

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dún Laoghaire, Ireland

Disciplines

Film Studies View 33 other Bachelors in Film Studies in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

120

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OTE

140

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme requires the submission of a digital portfolio, please make sure to submit the portfolio by the deadline stated here-https://iadt.ie/study/portfolio-guidelines/

When we assess applications we establish qualification equivalencies to ensure that each applicant meets the required academic threshold for entry.
Prospective international undergraduate students must apply directly to IADT by the relevant closing dates. More info here-https://iadt.ie/study/international-students/

Prospective EU/UK/EEA applicants must apply via the CAO by February 1st. An applicants guide can be found here-https://www.cao.ie/apply.php
Certified transcripts and English translations of qualifications not issued originally in English must be submitted with your CAO application by post.

EU applicants can find more information about how they are assessed here-https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&bb=studentresources

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

13500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13500 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

3000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3000 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Dún Laoghaire

850 - 1150 EUR /month

Living costs

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