* Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 15th November 2017 *

Overview

The certificate is designed for youth workers and educators who wish to develop a specialism in the emerging field of digital creativity in youth settings, using technology as a tool to enhance learning activities for young people. Participants may come from a range of fields that employ the principles of youth-led development; from youth work to arts practice to formal education. The course will have an intake of 10 to 20 (minimum / maximum) participants each year.

Delivery

The certificate is scheduled for first delivery between January - October 2018 over 7 blocks of tuition using a blended approach of face-to-face experiential and online learning. Included are two weekend residential workshops (February and April) designed to give participants a unique and immersive learning experience that broadens their skills and deepens their knowledge of digital creativity. The final block of tuition will take place in early June when participants design and develop an applied project to complete with a group of young people between June - October 2018.

Award

This is a special purpose award from NUI Maynooth and placed at Level 8 on the National Qualifications Framework and 20 points on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

For more information, download a brochure and application form on:
http://www.techspace.ie/level-8-certificate