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5. AT6020: Research Methods II: Digital Storytelling and Immersive Fictions

Course Fact File

Code	AT6020
Duration	12 weeks
Teaching Mode	Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info.
NFQ Level	Level 9
Fees	€500 (80% fee subsidy available) See Fees and Costs for full details.
Closing Date	31 July 2026
Venue	Blended delivery.
Credits	5
Start Date	23 Oct 2026

Outline

Module Goal

The aim of this module is to enable students to assess research work and to be equipped to make decisions by using using digital, filmic, and immersive research techniques and modalities.

Module Content

• This Module will critically appraise recent and prospective issues, developments and opportunities in the digital media and new media. It will adopt experimental new modes of visualising and interacting with spatial environments and provide new ways of conjecturing on our digital futures and the possibilities inherent in applied research. With this, it will look at interactions between real world spaces and digital mediations of these spaces - facilitating the acquisition of a wide range of critical and creative skills and the possibility of:
  • (a) understanding and visualising current social, ecological, economic and technological dynamics in urban settings.
  • (b) finding new ways to integrate research with digital exploration.
  • (c) enabling new forms of digital learning while maintaining empathy with real-world social and natural problems.

Additional Teaching Mode Information

 

Practicalities

Lecture Schedule:

• 4 x 1 hr(s) seminars/webinars
• 12 x 3 hr(s) laboratory sessions
• 100 hr(s) indpendent enquiry
• Delivery: Tuesdays 14:00 - 17:00

Continuous Assessment - 100 marks

• Portfolio - designed and curated digital artefact (100 marks)

Who teaches this course: 

Mr Viktor Gekker - Cork Centre for Architectural Education

Guest Lecturer: Mr David Concannon, UCC

Why Choose

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Explain the benefits of digital storytelling to improve key skills and support and communicate research.

2. Recognise the potential of the digital storytelling process to support a diverse range of urban stakeholders to critically reflect upon the city

3. Identify and describe digital media concepts and principles, both immersive and non-immersive, in the context of multimedia visualisations.

4. Demonstrate applied research skills in the creation of digital media and immersive environments.

5. Demonstrate theoretical understanding of, and practical competence in the use of advanced input and output devices in a virtual environment

Requirements

 To join this postgraduate micro-credential, you will ideally have as a minimum: 

• A minimum of a BSc (Hons) Arch (achieved after 4-years of full-time study) or equivalent qualification in cognate discipline (e.g. Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Technology).
  • However, applicants with suitable professional experience may be accepted subjected to the approval of the Programme Director under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
• Beginner ability with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop; InDesign) 
• Intermediate ability with 3D Modelling software programs such as 3DSMax, Rhino 3D, SketchUp Pro etc.

Fees and Costs

The fee for this micro-credential is €500.

• Those eligible for funding will receive an 80% fee subsidy. Jobseekers and returners will be given priority.
• If awarded HEA funding, these applicants will need to pay the remaining 20% fee (€100) on registration (non-refundable). 
• If an applicant's organisation wishes to pay their fees in part or in full, the applicants must pay the 20% on registration and any arrange any reimbursement with their employer/organisation directly. 

How To Apply

• Apply for HEA funding, or
• Apply directly to the programme as a fee-paying applicant

Create an account or login to UCC Apply (click the 'Apply' button below).

1. Start a new application
   • WHEN ASKED FOR APPLICATION TYPE - YOU MUST CHOOSE: ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION
2. During the application on the tab titled Academic Level, under Level Selection, select the following options:
   • Academic Level: Adult Continuing Education (ACE at UCC)
   • Course Type: Microcredentials
   • Academic Programme: Research Methods II: Storytelling and Immerisive Fictions (AT6020)

A step-by-step visual application guide for this specific programme is available – please email the Programme Coordinator. You can view a general application guide for all part-time programmes here: /en/ace/helphub/