Teaching and External Examining

In addition to my work as Co-Director of DkIT’s Creative Arts Research Centre, I’ve lectured full-time in Creative Media at Dundalk Institute of Technology since 2007. I’ve also taught for IULM University of Milan’s MA in Game Design, and delivered guest lectures at FH Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Sheffield Hallam University, Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin, Ritsumeikan University, and the University of Hawai’i at Manoa.

Over the years I’ve built a broad base of experience and expertise in effectively designing, delivering, and assessing university level courses and modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate level across art, design and technology related domains.

I teach a mix of theory and practice based subjects that draw upon my academic and industry background, and ongoing research scholarship and creative practice. My teaching philosophy is centered on the students, aligning class content with assessments and tailoring these to meet the specific learning needs of each class cohort.

Since 2010 I’ve been an external examiner for universities including MTU, TU Dublin, TUS, University of Portsmouth, Canterbury Christ Church University, and Trinity College Dublin on both research-led and taught programmes.

My teaching-related training includes an MA in Learning and Teaching, and a Certificate in Postgraduate Research Supervision.

Course Administration (Selected):

  • Programme Director, BA (Hons) in Communications and Creative Multimedia, Dundalk Institute of Technology (2017-2018).
  • Programme Director, BA in Media Arts and Technologies, Dundalk Institute of Technology (2014-2018).
  • Course Coordinator, Games Design (NFQ Level 7), DkIT (2012-2013)

External Examiner (Selected):

  • PhD Review Committee Member, School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin (2024).
  • MA / MSc in User Experience and Service Design, Munster Technological University (2023-Present).
  • MSc in Creative Digital Media & UX, TU Dublin (2020-Present).
  • MA (by Research), Canterbury Christ Church University (2020, 2023).
  • MA (by Research), Munster Technological University (2022).
  • MA (by Research), Limerick Institute of Technology / TUS (2018).
  • BA (Hons) in Creative Digital Media, ITB / TU Dublin (2016-2020).
  • MA Design Digital Media, University of Portsmouth (2013-2016).
  • BA (Hons), MA, Media Communications Dept, CIT / MTU (2010-2012).

Modules (BA Hons in Creative Media, DkIT, 2024-2025):

  • Year 4: MEDA C8024 – Creative Digital Culture.
    Open Source, Net Art, Digital Art, Multimedia Design Platform History, AI, In-Game Photography, Machinima, Cryptocurrencies, Digital Preservation.
  • Year 4: RESA C8001 – Research Methods for Creative Media.
    Thesis Supervision, Market Research, User Testing, Research Publishing.
  • Years 4: PROJ C8019 – Individual Major Project.
    Interactive Authoring and Design, Research and Development, Presentation Skills, Process and Findings Documentation.
  • Year 3: PROJ C8Z08 – Creative Media Group Project.
    Interactive Authoring and Design, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Research and Development.
  • Year 3: MEDA C8Z36 – Physical & Pervasive User Experience (UX).
    Data Visualisation, Interactivity, JavaScript, XML, APIs, P5.js, Sensors, Microcontrollers, Physical Computing, Internet of Things, Installation Art.
  • Year 2: MEDA C8Z29 – Media & Society 1.
    Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Sociology, Research Skills.
  • Year 1: MEDA C8Z21 – Storytelling, Creativity and Interactive Narrative.
    Narrative Design, Media Authoring, Graphics and Animation, JavaScript, CSS.
  • Year 1: MEDA C8Z22 – Introduction to Web Authoring 2.
    HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Graphics, Media Optimisation, Online Publishing.