Communication & New Media Dublin, Ireland

The way we communicate with one another is rapidly changing, as is how we stay connected with friends, family and the world around us. How do we learn to stay connected, create meaningful inter-cultural communication, and develop understanding in this new-media world?

Designed for students interested in international communication and new media, this exclusive 4-week SAF program uses lectures, site visits, and professional development practicums to focus on the industry of new media. Students will understand how social platforms, mobile devices, and their institutional and political frameworks shape cultures through content production, distribution, and use of information.

Through IES Abroad, SAF manages end-to-end logistics including curriculum development, pre-departure support, health and safety orientation, housing, transport, academic coordinator, site visits and high-level staff support for all students and staff on the program.

Distinguished Academics provided by

with high-profile guest

with significant global experience

Professional portfolio development with hands-on studio activities in Dublin

Media agency experience to UNESCO sites including Palazzo Venezia Reichstag, Berlin Wall and more

IES Abroad,

lecturers

Communication & New Media Dublin, Ireland

Program Composition & Characteristics

International communications and new media curriculum – High-caliber industry professionals offer hands-on learning experiences in the fast-paced new media environment. Exclusive business visits to top-tier communications and media companies allows students to connect and learn from western media systems to prepare them for the global communications market.

On-site teaching – with exclusive access to IES Abroad’s global network of teaching centers, along with a comprehensive schedule of historical and cultural site-visits, students experience a combination of quality in-class instruction and immersive on-site teaching.

Experience Ireland – Dublin is Europe’s fastest growing economy, part of the ‘Emerald Isle’, and boasts a rapidly expanding and sophisticated media industry. Unique cultural tours enhance learning outcomes and allow students to understand one of Europe’s most exciting capitals, with feature visits to Trinity College Dublin, Kilkenny and the Guinness Brewery.

Format

28 days in Dublin, Ireland

Curriculum focus

Culture, communication and new media

Course intensity

50-hour Communication and New Media course

Faculty expertise

Faculty from IES Abroad’s Dublin Center

On-site support

Full-service support from IES Abroad Dublin while on-site, including staff welcome at airport and accompaniment to business site visits and cultural activities

Housing style

Private apartments

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

■ Airport arrival

■ Orientation

■ Welcome lunch

■ Guided bus tour of Dublin

■ Tour of Trinity College Dublin/ Book of Kells/The Old Library

■ Guest Lecture on the New Media Industry in Ireland

■ Class Business Visit: Aspire Digital (media & design agency)

■ Studio activity: Social Media Campaigns

■ Day trip to Glendalough, Ireland

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

■ Self-lead study and cultural immersion

■ Guest lecture on Careers in International Media

■ Practical application of media in marketing: immersive field trip to the Guinness Brewery

■ Guest lecture from local media personality

■ Class Business Visit: Limelight Communications

■ Studio activity: Public Relations Campaign

■ Free Day

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

■ Free Day ■ Lecture on Newspaper Industry in Ireland

■ Business Visit

■ Studio activity: News Writing for Print Media

■ Guest lecture on Newspaper industry in Ireland

■ Class business visit: The Irish Times

■ Studio activity: Writing for Digital Media

■ Day trip to Kilkenny, Ireland

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

■ Free Day ■ Class Business Visit: Totally Dublin

■ Trip to Croke Park Stadium and GAA Museum

■ Guest lecture on Television Programming in Ireland

■ Studio work on television programming, edit and production with Dublin TV station

■ Final Group Presentations

■ Farewell dinner and certificate ceremony

past Faculty leader

“The program (…regarding the SAF/IES customized program) ‘brought to life what students have learnt from books, often leading to an epiphany… The program was the first international project of the School of History and Culture, which marks a significant milestone in the internationalization of the School. Thanks to SAF for its great support and excellent service!”

SCAN

■ Departure Day

Associate Professor Dr. Wang Yong