Description
Webinar #27 in Synergy Careers Webinar Series, #19 in the Careers in…. Series looks at careers in Media & Entertainment. Each webinar aims to inform those joining in, of the variety of course options to suit different academic abilities, aptitudes and interests. We aim to give an insight into subject/grade requirements, key skills and qualities suited, job prospects, course content and more.
You will get insight from careers guidance perspective along with college/course options to suit all levels, professional body insight and hear from someone working in the industry.
Guest Speakers
Guest Speakers include Dr. Michael O’Dowd TUS Athlone and Dr. James Greenslade TUS Limerick/Clonmel plus a student insight in Music Technology TUS Limerick.
Past guest speakers include 1st Year student in Morea School of Performing Arts 2025; Ian Walsh University of Galway and Alfie Hollingsworth Freelance Cinematographer IADT 2024; TUS Limerick Muireann De Barra and Maureen Catterson PR & Communications RTE 2023; Vanessa Gildea IADT, Madeline Boughton DCU, 2022 + student/graduates stories.
Timing
- 0-31 mins: Synergy Careers, Julie O’Connor looks at what to consider when reviewing if careers in this sector would best suit you.
- 31-46 mins: Dr. Michael O’Dowd Head of Department for Midlands Media & Design on course options, requirements, job opportunities and student progression.
- 46-58 mins: Dr. James Greenslade Head of Department of Digital Arts and Media at Limerick School of Art and Design TUS outlining options on offer in their Limerick Campus on course options, requirements, job opportunities and student progression.
- 58-66 mins: Panel Discussion and personal work journeys of our panelists and Q&A