MTU Crawford College of Art & Design

 

MTU - DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

Undergraduate Programmes:

Creative Digital Media: CDM, Visual Communications: VC, Photography and Media Production: PMP/PNM

Week 1 Schedule* September 2026

* Version 2: Published Thursday 3rd September, 5:45pm
 

 

Useful Contacts:

 

Useful Links:

 

Classes start on Tuesday, 8th September for years 2, 3, & 4, Timetables are now available (https://mymtu.ie/itservices/student-timetables/), please check timetables regularly on the live system, particularly before and during the first week as arranagements are still being made and changes may occur.

 

Note: Programme Updates:

Programme module and content updates have been implemented and updates are scheduled to run from September 2026.

Programme name updates: Photography and Media Production (formally Photography with New Media)

 

 

CDM2

 

Year Coordinator: Gary.Couse@mtu.ie

 

Classes Start: Tuesday, 8th September

Starting classes with Cárthach and Jessica in the MTU Cork School of Music at 9:30am in room 215 (second floor) and continues at 11am in room 318.

 

All modules are mandatory in Semester 1 of year 2 for September 2026. Electives commence on this programme in year 2, semester 2.

 

 

CDM3

 

Year Coordinator Semester 1: Gary.Couse@mtu.ie

Work Placement Queries: Trevor.Hogan@mtu.ie

 

Classes Start: Tuesday, 8th September

  • Starting classes with Phil, Media Business Project, 9:30am for the first class

 

Elective Choices:

 

If you are undecided, lecturers will be available at the start of class to answer any questions or contact them via email. Module description links have been included in the form.


Electives may have minimum and maximum numbers to run: complete the Elective Form by 3pm Thursday 10th September. Lectures/coordinators will share the CRN once numbers are confirmed. Please do not register before then.

 

CDM3 Elective Form:

CDM3 Elective Choices Semester 1 (2026-2027)  – Fill in form

 

 

CDM4

 

Year Coordinator: Paul.Green@mtu.ie

 

Classes Start: Tuesday, 8th September

  • Starting classes with Gary, Client-Focused Development at 9:30am for the first class

 

Elective Choices:

 

If you are undecided, lecturers will be available at the start of class to answer any questions or contact them via email. Module description links have been included in the form.


Electives may have minimum and maximum numbers to run: complete the Elective Form by 3pm Thursday 10th September. Lectures/coordinators will share the CRN once numbers are confirmed. Please do not register before then.

 

CDM4 Elective Form:

CDM4 Elective Choices Semester 1 (2026-2027) – Fill in form

 

 

VC2

 

Year Coordinator: Catherine.Elwood@mtu.ie  

 

  • Group A & B: Tuesday, 8th September, with Steven, Design Communication, 9:30am

 

Elective Choices:

 

If you are undecided, lecturers will be available at the start of class to answer any questions or contact them via email. Module description links have been included in the form.


Electives may have minimum and maximum numbers to run: complete the Elective Form by 3pm Thursday 10th September. Lectures/coordinators will share the CRN once numbers are confirmed. Please do not register before then.

 

VC2 Elective Form:

VC2 Elective Choices Semester 1 (2026-2027) – Fill in form

 

 

 

VC3

 

Year Coordinator: Lisa.Zimmermann@mtu.ie

 

  • Classes Start: Tuesday, 8th September with Maureen at 9:30am 

 

  • Please note, Visual Culture will start with an introduction on week 1, however this module is supported by individual tutorials rather than weekly classes. Aoife will explain how this works at the first class.

 

Elective Choices:

 

If you are undecided, lecturers will be available at the start of class to answer any questions or contact them via email. Module description links have been included in the form.


Electives may have minimum and maximum numbers to run: complete the Elective Form by 3pm Thursday 10th September. Lectures/coordinators will share the CRN once numbers are confirmed. Please do not register before then.

 

VC3 Elective Form:

VC3 Elective Choices Semester 1 (2026-2027) – Fill in form

 

 

VC4
 

Year Coordinator: Gwen.Lettis@mtu.ie

 

Tuesday, 8th September

 

  • Meet Gwen at 9:30am, C117, for an introduction to year 4 and classes will follow as per the timetable

 

Visual Culture: Thesis:

  • Aoife and Tom will meet you on Wednesday 9th September at 12.30 - 1 in C111.

 

 

No elective choice required in semester 1 as all modules are mandatory.

 

 

 

PMP2

(Photography and Media Production (formally PNM/Photography with New Media)
 

External Campus Programme Coordinator: Shaunagh.Oconnell@mtu.ie  

Year Coordinator: Damien.Markey@mtu.ie

 

Classes Start: Wednesday, 9th September, Envision Center, Photography Storytelling, with Paul @ 2:00pm

 

All modules are mandatory in Semester 1 of year 2 for September 2026. Electives commence on this programme in year 2, semester 2.

 

 

PMP3

(Photography and Media Production (formally PNM/Photography with New Media)

 

External Campus Programme Coordinator: Shaunagh.Oconnell@mtu.ie  

Year Coordinator: Paul.Gaffney@mtu.ie

 

Classes Start: Tuesday, 9th September

  • Starting classes with Paul at 9:30am (on the first week), Envision Centre, Sober Lane

 

Elective Choices:

 

If you are undecided, lecturers will be available at the start of class to answer any questions or contact them via email. Module description links have been included in the form.

Electives may have minimum and maximum numbers to run: complete the Elective Form by 3pm Thursday 10th September. Lectures/coordinators will share the CRN once numbers are confirmed. Please do not register before then.

 

PMP3 Elective Form:

PMP3 Elective Choices Semester 1 (2026 - 2027) – Fill in form

 

 

PMP4

(Photography and Media Production (formally PNM/Photography with New Media)

 

External Campus Programme Coordinator: Shaunagh.Oconnell@mtu.ie  

Year Coordinator: Damien.Markey@mtu.ie

 

Classes Start: Tuesday, 9th September

  • Starting Tuesday with Tom Spalding at 9:30am, Envision Centre, Sober Lane.

  • TBC - Coordinators Welcome after the class with Tom for approx.15-20 minutes also in SL_Lect.

 

Elective Choices:

 

PMP4 Elective Form:

PMP4 Elective Choices Semester 1 (2026 - 2027)  – Fill in form

 

 

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