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POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION FORM (TAUGHT PROGRAMMES)

For commencement in January 2010, the Application Form and all supporting materials must be submitted by by 16.00 on Friday 25th September 2009. Referees must also return reference forms by this date.

Please either type or complete all sections of this form in block capitals. (Please use black pen). Where appropriate, write none or N/A (not appropriate). Do not leave sections blank.

Programme applied for:
Programme Title: MA in VISUAL ARTS PRACTICES
Programme Code: DL052
Form URL http://www.mavis.ie/index.php/component/content/article/1-general/62-application-form

You must submit a project proposal (min. 1000 words - max. 1500 words) as part of your application. The proposal should outline a specific project that you are interested in pursuing, if accepted to the MA Programme. In addition: If you are applying for the criticism pathway you must submit two examples of written work. If you are applying for the artmaking pathway you must submit a portfolio of images (maximum 12) of recent work on CD or DVD If you are applying for the curation pathway you must submit a 500 word curatorial statement indicating how your project proposal relates to the broader context of contemporary visual arts practice.

The information supplied will be used to help the Institute make a decision on your admission. If you are admitted, this information will be retained in your file while you are a student at the Institute. If you are not admitted this application form will be destroyed following the start of the academic year.

1. PERSONAL DETAILS

Full Name (as on Birth Certificate)

Surname: ___________________________

First Names: ___________________________

Alternative Name (as on Passport or Marriage Certificate )

Surname: ___________________________

First Names: ___________________________

Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy): ___________________________

Gender (tick as appropriate)

Female: ___________________________

Male: ___________________________

PPS Number: ___________________________
(Your PPS Number is your Personal Public Service Number provided by the Department of Social and Family Affairs, Telephone (01) 874 8444 or www.welfare.ie)

Country of Birth: ___________________________

Place of Birth: ___________________________

Nationality: ___________________________

Country of normal residence: ___________________________

2. CORRESPONDENCE DETAILS

Address for correspondence:

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Home address (if different):
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Mobile: ___________________________

Home Telephone (including area code): ___________________________

e-mail: ___________________________

Note: If your correspondence details change, it is your responsibility to notify us immediately in writing.

3. PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU ARE INTERESTED IN STUDYING

Tick only one option

Full time: ___________________________

Part time: ___________________________

AND which pathway you are interested in (tick only one option)

Art making: ___________________________

Curation: ___________________________

Criticism: ___________________________

4. ARE YOU CURRENTLY A REGISTERED STUDENT OF THIS INSTITUTE?

Tick only one option

Yes: ___________________________

No: ___________________________

If Yes, Programme Name ___________________________Programme Code: DL________ Year: _______

If Yes, proceed to Question 8.

5. HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design & Technology?

Tick only one option

Yes: ___________________________

No: ___________________________

If Yes, Year of Application ______

and Programme Name ___________________________Programme Code: DL________ Year: _______

6. LANGUAGE COMPETENCE (if applicable)

First language: ___________________________

Second language: ___________________________

Tick as appropriate

Speak: ___________________________
Read: ___________________________
Write: ___________________________

Other language competence: ___________________________

Tick as appropriate

Speak: ___________________________
Read: ___________________________
Write: ___________________________

Note: If your first language is not English you must include separate evidence of English language qualifications, such as IETLS or TOEFL Certificates. Exact requirements for qualifications and grades are on the IADT website at http://www.iadt.ie/en/ProspectiveStudents/HowtoApply/InternationalStudents/ Certified copies must be included with your Application Form, or forwarded to the Institute as soon as available.

7. THIRD LEVEL EDUCATION

In reverse chronological order (most recent first), please give details of the Programme(s) you are attending or have attended in (i) an Institute of Technology, (including Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design & Technology), University, Art College, or other Third Level Institution and (ii) Post Leaving Certificate and other Further Education Colleges.

In addition to answering the questions below, please ensure that you include with this application form, certified copies of transcripts of results along with any supporting documentary evidence of programmes attended. All certified copies of transcripts of results should be in English.

Institution 1 (most recent attended)
Name and address of institution attended: ___________________________

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Dates of attendance
To: ___________________________
From: ___________________________

Programme Title (for example National Diploma, BA in): ___________________________

Length of Programme in years or months: ___________________________

Tick only one option
Full-time: ___________________________
Part-time: ___________________________

Number of years/months successfully completed: ___________________________

Level of Award (if any) (for example pass, merit, distinction): ___________________________

Awarding Body (e.g. HETAC, NCEA, City & Guilds, etc.): ___________________________

Date of Award or expected date of availability of results if not already published: ___________________________

Institution 2
Name and address of institution attended: ___________________________

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Dates of attendance
To: ___________________________
From: ___________________________

Programme Title (for example National Diploma, BA in): ___________________________

Length of Programme in years or months: ___________________________

Tick only one option
Full-time: ___________________________
Part-time: ___________________________

Number of years/months successfully completed: ___________________________

Level of Award (if any) (for example pass, merit, distinction): ___________________________

Awarding Body (e.g. HETAC, NCEA, City & Guilds, etc.): ___________________________

Date of Award or expected date of availability of results if not already published: ___________________________

Institution 3
Name and address of institution attended: ___________________________

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Dates of attendance
To: ___________________________
From: ___________________________

Programme Title (for example National Diploma, BA in): ___________________________

Length of Programme in years or months: ___________________________

Tick only one option
Full-time: ___________________________
Part-time: ___________________________

Number of years/months successfully completed: ___________________________

Level of Award (if any) (for example pass, merit, distinction): ___________________________

Awarding Body (e.g. HETAC, NCEA, City & Guilds, etc.): ___________________________

Date of Award or expected date of availability of results if not already published: ___________________________

Institution 4
Name and address of institution attended: ___________________________

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Dates of attendance
To: ___________________________
From: ___________________________

Programme Title (for example National Diploma, BA in): ___________________________

Length of Programme in years or months: ___________________________

Tick only one option
Full-time: ___________________________
Part-time: ___________________________

Number of years/months successfully completed: ___________________________

Level of Award (if any) (for example pass, merit, distinction): ___________________________

Awarding Body (e.g. HETAC, NCEA, City & Guilds, etc.): ___________________________

Date of Award or expected date of availability of results if not already published: ___________________________

8. OTHER ACADEMIC AND/OR PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTIONS

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9. ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Places are reserved for exceptional applicants who do not possess an undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level but have professional experience at an advanced level (by which is meant extensive experience of, and achievement in, professional work in the visual arts field) who may be considered for admission through Accreditation for Prior and Experiential Learning (APEL) process, provided they demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence. If making an APEL application please complete the Accreditation for Prior and Experiential Learning (APEL) document and include with your application.

10. GENERAL INFORMATION

To enable the Institute assess your suitability for the programme for which you are applying, please outline in the space below (in block capitals) (i) the reasons why you wish to take this programme; and (ii) the main benefits you will derive from attending. (Use the space below or write on a separate sheet and attach firmly to this application).

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11. HEALTH, DISABILITY AND SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFICULTY/DYSLEXIA

Provision of the information in this section is requested to enable the Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design & Technology to accommodate, where reasonable, your needs. All information provided will be treated with sensitivity and in as confidential a manner as possible.

Please state any condition of health that could have a bearing on your studies: If necessary, please indicate any facility that you may require to ensure ease of progression through the programme.

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Please state any condition of disability, specific learning difficulty or dyslexia that could have a bearing on your studies. If appropriate, please indicate any facility or additional assistance that you may require to participate fully in your chosen programme of study.

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12. REFERENCES

You are required to forward the enclosed Letter of Recommendation to the referees you have named below, who will in turn complete a confidential report and forward it to the Institute. The Office of Student & Academic Affairs will assume permission to contact the named referee(s) in cases where we do not receive a Letter of Recommendation.

Education Reference

Name of Referee: ___________________________

Telephone No: ___________________________

Address: ___________________________

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13. DECLARATION

I certify that the information given above is correct and I hereby undertake if admitted as a student member of the Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design & Technology, to observe and comply with all the regulations of the Institute.

Signature of the Applicant: ___________________________

Date: : ___________________________

Where did you first hear of this Programme?: ___________________________

Note: The Institute may use information given to (i) create an initial student record, and (ii) compile statistical information for use by the Institute or appropriate external bodies. No statistical data which can identify individuals will be published.

14. FINAL REMINDER CHECKLIST

Note: incomplete applications will not be processed so before forwarding your application to the Institute, please ensure that you have included the following:

1. Certified copies of Transcripts of Results. (Originals should not be forwarded as any documentation submitted will not be returned).

2. Documentary evidence of work/professional experience - certified by former employer(s) if applying through Accreditation for Prior and Experiential Learning (APEL) process.

3. Copy of Birth Certificate (original should not be forwarded).

4. Copies of Certificates of English Language Competence (where applicable).

5. Any separate sheets used to respond to questions on this form.

6. Postcard (write your name & address and affix a stamp) for acknowledgement of receipt of your application form. The Institute will only acknowledge applications where a stamped addressed postcard has been included. If you do not receive acknowledgement of your application within one month of submission, you are advised to contact the Admissions Office at (01) 239 4626.

7. Please note that Letters of Recommendation are part of your application and must be completed and returned to the Institute by your referees.

8. All applicants must submit a 1000-1500 word project proposal.

9. Those applying for the criticism pathway must submit two examples of written work. Those applying for the art-making pathway must submit a portfolio of images (maximum 12) of recent work on CD or DVD. Those applying for the curation pathway must submit a 500 word curatorial statement, indicating how their project proposal relates to the broader context of contemporary visual arts practice.

If you are a current registered student of the Institute please ignore 1, 3 and 4 above.

The Institute reserves the right to cancel, suspend or modify its programmes at any time. The Institute reserves the right to amend the list of elective subjects being offered for any programme.

You should forward this completed application form to:
Admissions Office (marked Postgraduate Entry Application)
Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design & Technology
Kill Avenue
Dun Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
Ireland

For commencement in January 2009 Application Form and all supporting materials must be submitted by EU applicants by 16.00 on Friday 26th September 2008 and by Non-EU applicants by 16.00 on Friday 30th May 2008. Referees must also return reference forms by this date. This earlier deadline is to facilitate the processing of visa applications by successful Non-EU applicants, who may require student visas in order to attend the programme.

You are advised to keep a copy of this application for your own records.

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION TO SUPPLEMENT APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO:

PROGRAMME TITLE: MA in VISUAL ARTS PRACTICES
PROGRAMME CODE: DL052

NAME OF APPLICANT: ___________________________

Tick only one option
Art making: ___________________________

Curation: ___________________________

Criticism: ___________________________

NAME OF REFEREE: ___________________________

Tick only one option

Education reference: ___________________________

Professional Reference: ___________________________

Section above to be completed by the applicant before form is forwarded to the referee.

The person whose name appears above is applying for admission to the MA Visual Arts Practices programme at Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design & Technology. The Institute would appreciate a confidential statement from you (typewritten or in block capitals) concerning this applicant, evaluating her/his ability to undertake the named programme of study.

How long have you known the applicant in question?: ___________________________

Please give a candid assessment of the applicants suitability to pursue this programme of study, using as a guideline such attributes as intellectual ability, interpersonal skills, and initiative.

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What is your overall recommendation?
Tick only one option

Strongly recommend: ___________________________

Recommend: ___________________________

Recommend with reservation: ___________________________

Do not recommend: ___________________________

Signature: ___________________________

Date: ___________________________

Name: ___________________________

Title/Occupation: ___________________________

Address: ___________________________

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Telephone: ___________________________

E-mail: ___________________________

Please post this Letter of Recommendation to:
Admissions Office (marked Postgraduate Entry Application) , Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design & Technology, Kill Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland.

or FAX to ++ 353 1 239 4700

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION

Last Updated on Thursday, 10 September 2009 22:50