RPL Exemplar - DkIT 1
HEI DkIT
RPL type Entry
Description of the applicant
School/Discipline Area
Applicant possessed a Level 8 & Level 9 in a non-cognate discipline; but had a substantial portfolio of showreel and a series of non-formal relevant courses.
School of Informatics and Creative Arts, Department of Creative Arts, Media and Music
Programme name Certificate in Sound Design and Implementation for Creative Media
Programme entry criteria This programme is designed for graduates with a music and audio production background who wish to upskill for the growing interactive media industry. Applicants should hold a Level 7 qualification or higher or have substantial prior experience working in the audio area.
Level 7
Credits 40
Course type Flexible & Professional
Mode of delivery
Learner information on RPL process
Identifying prior learning
Documenting & assessing prior learning
Details of assessment of prior learning
Part-time, online 2 days per week (9am -5pm)
The applicant contacted the RPL office by email. RPL Officer emailed details of the RPL process including links to RPL information, video clips and the RPL application form.
An online meeting was offered, but not required. The applicant completed the application form and received a small number of suggested amendments from the RPL Officer.
RPL Application Form; Portfolio
Portfolio of Showreels comprising four themes: advertisements; shows; collaboration with visual artists, commissions
Timelines for preparation One week. Supported by RPL Officer
Assessors
Assessment tools used by assessors
Assessment outcome(s)
Programme Board including: Programme Coordinator Module lecturers
Marking rubric was used for the RPL application form and interview A points scheme determined if a pre-set threshold for entry was reached
Programme Board decision to accept applicant was conveyed to the Admissions Office & RPL Officer. RPL for entry, no grade applied.
Link to course https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-informatics-and-creativearts/creative-arts-media-and-music/certificate-in-sounddesign-and-implementation-for-interactive-media.html
Acknowledgements Patrick Logue, RPL Project Lead
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