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Dublin Institute of Technology
Faculty of Applied Arts
School of Art, Design & Printing
BA (Hon) Print and Digital MediaTechnology ManagementDepartment of Print & Digital Media
Part D: Student Handbook
March 2010
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print·ing n.
1 The art, process, or business of producing printed material by
means of inked type and a printing press or by similar means.
2 The act of one that prints.
3 Matter that is printed.
4 All the copies of a publication, such as a book, that are printed
at one time.
5 Written characters not connected to one another and
resembling those appearing in print.
Houghton Mifflin
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List of contents
Student Handbook ...................................................................................... 3
Welcome....................................................................................................... 6
Welcome by Chairperson of the Programme Committee.....................................6
Introduction to the Institute ....................................................................................8
School of Art, Design and Printing ...........................................................10
Programme Details ................................................................................... 11
Duration of the programme..................................................................................11
Periods of Registration .............................................................................11
Progression...............................................................................................11
Staff teaching on the programme ........................................................................12
Timetable..............................................................................................................13
List of recommended texts and reference...........................................................13
Reading list for Year 01 of the programme:.............................................13
Reading list for Year 02 of the programme..............................................16
Reading list for Year 03 of the programme..............................................21
Reading list for Year 04 of the programme..............................................23
Schedule of examinations/assessments .............................................................27
Marks and Standards ...............................................................................27
Eligibility for Assessment..........................................................................27
Students-General......................................................................................27
Assessments.............................................................................................27
Deferral .....................................................................................................28
Repeat Examinations ...............................................................................28
Submission of Marks ................................................................................28
Results ......................................................................................................29
Award Classification .................................................................................29
Progression ..........................................................................................................29
Relationship with professional bodies......................................................30
Programme Management......................................................................... 32
Programme Committee........................................................................................32
Membership ..............................................................................................32
Staff/student Meetings..............................................................................32
Examination Board...............................................................................................32
Faculty Board............................................................................................32
School Board ............................................................................................33
Examination Boards .................................................................................33
Internal and external examiners ..........................................................................33
Internal examiners ....................................................................................33
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External examiners...................................................................................33
Annual Monitoring ................................................................................................34
Class representative.................................................................................34
Programme review....................................................................................34
Student Feedback ................................................................................................34
Class representative.................................................................................34
Staff/student Meetings..............................................................................35
Programme Quality Assurance and Enhancement Procedures.........................35
Guidance to student ................................................................................. 35
Recommended study techniques ........................................................................35
School, faculty and Institute Support...................................................................36
Mature Students .......................................................................................36
Disability Services.....................................................................................36
Counselling Service..................................................................................36
Chaplaincy Service...................................................................................37
General Information .............................................................................................37
General Student Behaviour......................................................................37
Teaching Locations..............................................................................................37
Workshop Safety and Regulations...........................................................37
Structuring Reports ..............................................................................................38
Introduction: Report Assignments............................................................38
1. Report Structure ...................................................................................38
2. General Production of Report ..............................................................41
Library facilities in DIT..........................................................................................45
Library Resources.....................................................................................45
Opening Hours..........................................................................................46
Dublin Institute of Technology Library Regulations.................................46
Relevant Student Clubs .......................................................................................47
Sports Clubs .............................................................................................47
Art and Design and Printing Activities......................................................48
Performance and Exhibitions ...................................................................48
Staff teaching on the Programme........................................................... 49
Professional Experience...........................................................................55
Academic Qualifications ...........................................................................56
Teaching Experience................................................................................58
Professional Experience...........................................................................59
Teaching Experience................................................................................60
Professional Experience...........................................................................60
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Welcome
Welcome by Chairperson of the Programme Committee
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the department of Print
and Digital Media, which is one of three in the School of Art, Design
and Printing. The department’s close links to industry and the Print and
Packaging Industry Forum has resulted in experience, which has
contributed to the successful employment of many graduates within the
industry.
The programme you are embarking on is the Bachelor of Arts degree in
Print and Digital Media Technology Management. It is of four years
duration, is modular in design and is taught in semesters. It is aimed at
providing participants with a tailored education in the discipline of Print
and Digital Media Technology.
The overall structure of the programme considers four main strands of
study:
Strand 1: Technology
Introduces students to the technological aspects of Print and
Media Technology.
Strand 2: Operations
Enhances the student’s understanding of the duties, functions
and responsibilities in the operation of a production and service
enterprise.
Strand 3: Business
Provides the appropriate business acumen to enable entry into
the higher echelons of the enterprise and contribute to higher
levels of decision-making.
Strand 4: Professional development
Focuses on the latter part of the programme, it maintains a
strong discipline on business research and independent study
through in-built projects. It culminates in a major research
project – the Dissertation.
The programme delivery system is driven through strategies designed
to empower you to engage in research and learn at a pace best suited
to you. To this end, various methods of delivery at each subject level
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are used. Included in these are Problem-based learning and Work-
based learning. The latter is facilitated by engaging in work placement
opportunities during the summer semesters of years two and three.
Where successful, credits (which go toward the award of the degree)
can be accumulated for this learning.
A relatively unique method of assessment is used – called Continuous
Assessment. Here, progression from one year to the next is
determined, not by terminal examination, but by being continually
assessed throughout the programme. Student participation is essential
to the many bodies operating in the Institute (including Academic
Council and Governing Body). Such participation is also rooted in
Programme Committees. To ensure their effectiveness, students elect
class representatives who are invited to attend regular meetings with
academic staff members of such Committees.
I wish you every success on this exciting four-year journey you are
undertaking.
Dr Kevin Byrne,
Programmme Committee Chairperson.
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Introduction to the Institute
Formerly a collection of 6 constituent colleges under the control of City
of Dublin Vocational Education Committee, the creation of Dublin
Institute of Technology by the DIT (1992) Act brought them together in
a single autonomous institution.
It comprises of six faculties:
Built Environment
Business
Engineering
Science
Tourism and Food
Applied Arts.
President: Prof Brian Norton
Faculty ofApplied Arts
Faculty ofBusiness
Faculty of BuiltEnvironment
Faculty ofEngineering
Faculty ofScience
Faculty ofTourism and
Food
School of Art, Design and Printing
Department of Print & Digital Media
BA Print and Digital Media Technology Management
This Faculty of Applied Arts comprises of five Schools:
Art, Design and Printing.
Music and Drama
Languages
Media
Social Science and Law
The Institute has been recognised as a pioneer in technological higher
education. Its alumni have played important roles in technical and
scientific innovation, economic and social development, culture and
education both in Ireland and internationally. It nurtures innovation and
creativity across and between disciplines and since its inception, is
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committed to making education accessible to people from varied and
diverse backgrounds.
Dublin Institute of Technology combines the academic excellence of a
traditional university with career-focussed learning and preparation for
productive leadership roles. As one of our students you will gain the
knowledge and ability to contribute to our complex and ever-changing
world. As one of our graduates, you will feature amongst the thinkers,
doers and leaders needed to respond to the new challenges of a
global, interdependent, multicultural and technologically advanced
society.
Within the context of National Framework Qualifications, DIT provides a
full range of qualifications from level 6 (Higher Certificate) to level 10
(Doctoral Degree). A student-friendly ladder system facilitates
progression through all course levels with clear and well published
guidelines and criteria.
A lively environment for interaction is provided for among students and
between students and staff. Our aim is to provide the best educational
experience for each and every student. Each can participate in a wide
array of extra-curricular activities, societies and clubs. Being located at
the heart of the social, cultural and business life of the capital city, the
Institute provides rich opportunities for intellectual and personal
development.
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School of Art, Design and Printing
The School is organised into three departments:
the Dept of Design,
the Dept of Fine Art,
the Department of Print and Digital Media.
The Department of Print and Digital Media is managed by Dr. Kevin
Byrne and is the National Centre for Education and Training for the
Print and Graphic Reproduction Industry. It provides National
Standards based apprenticeship training for Print Media. It also offers
BA (hons) Print and Digital Media Technology Management and MA in
Professional Design Practice.
Director of Faculty of Applied Arts
Ms. Bríd Grant
Head of School of Art, Design & Printing
Mr. John O’Connor
Head of Department ofDesign
Mr. Kieran Corcoran
Head of Department ofFine Art
Dr. Mick Wilson
Head of Department ofPrint and Digital Media
Dr. Kevin Byrne
BA Print and Digital Media Technology Management
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Programme Details
Duration of the programme
The programme is a four-year honours degree leading to the award BA
in Print & Digital Media Technology Management.
Periods of Registration
Registration normally takes place in thee second week of September
during semester one. In relation to advanced entry or exemptions
registration may be deferred until the second semester. The cut off date
for registration is normally October 31st. After which point a penalty fee
for registration and examination purposes may be applied.
Progression
Progression is achieved on the successful completion of each semester
of the programme. Alternative entry to the various stages is indicated in
the chart below.
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Staff teaching on the programme
List of staff teaching on the BA with their qualifications, subjects being
taught and their total number of contact hours for each module:
Noel Bright, BSc
24hrs | Intro to Print & Digital Media Yr 01
24hrs | Intro to Post Press and Packaging Yr 01
12hrs | Materials and Paper Technology Yr 02
24hrs | New Technology Yr 04
Eamon Byrne, MII (Grad), BA, MBA, MA (T&L), M.Res
12hrs | Sales and Marketing Yr 03
Dr Kevin Byrne, BA, MBA, DBA
24hrs | Estimating for Print Yr 03
Ann Conway, HDip, BSc, MPhil, TEFL, MA (T&L)
24hrs | Marketing Yr 02
Gerry Glynn, MSc
12hrs | Industry Structure and Regulatory Issues Yr 02
12hrs | Environmental Management Yr 04
Andrew Horan, BSc, NCC
24hrs | Intro to Post Press and Packaging Yr 01
12hrs | Materials and Paper Tech Yr 02
12hrs | Operations Management Yr 02
12hrs | Service & Production Management Yr 02
Conor Heelan, NCC, PGCert (T&L)
12hrs | Intro To Design and Prepress Yr 01
24hrs | Intro To Information Technology Yr 01
24hrs | Information Technology Yr 02
48hrs | Digital Asset Management Yr 04
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Vincent O’Leary, NCC
12hrs | Intro to Print and Digital Media Yr 01
Louise Reddy, BDes, MA, PGDip (T&L)
12hrs | Intro To Design and Prepress Yr 01
Seán Wearen, NCC
12hrs | Intro to Print and Digital Media Yr 01
Timetable
A current timetable for each year of the programme is available on the
DIT online timetabling system which can be accessed from the DIT
website see — mydit.ie — portal.
List of recommended texts and reference
Reading list for Year 01 of the programme:
■ Introduction to Design/Prepress
Recommended reading list
Johansson, K (2007) A guide to graphic print production, John Wiley,
Chichester.
Lawler, B (2006) The official Adobe print publishing guide, Adobe
Press, London.
Lindstrom, P (2006) Developments in prepress technology, Pira,
Surrey.
Fraser, B (2005) Real world color management: industrial-strength
production techniques, Peachpit, Berkeley.
Newark, Q (2002) What is graphic design? RotoVision, Mies.
Twemlow, Alice (2006) What is graphic design for?, RotoVision, Hove.
Best, K (2006) Design management: managing design strategy,
process and implementation, AVA Publishing, Switzerland.
Foote, C (2002) The business side of creativity: a complete guide for
running a graphic design or communications business, Norton, London.
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Samara, T (2005) Publication design workbook: a real-world guide,
RotoVision, Hove.
■ Introduction to Print and Digital Media
Recommended reading list
Speirs, H (2001) Introduction to printing and finishing, Pira International
ltd.
Supplemental reading list
Kipphan, H (2000) Handbook of print media, Springer.
■ Quantitative Methods
Recommended reading list
Francis, A (2004) Business Mathematics and Statistics 6th ed,
Thompson Learning
Owen, F and Jones, R (2003) Statistics, Pitman Publishing Limited
Web
Central Statistics Office: http://www.cso.ie
Statistics and Research Information Site: http://www.rba.co.uk
Research Information Resource Site: http://www.researchinfo.com
■ Communications
Recommended reading list
The Economist
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Training and Development Journal
Web
www.cso.ie: http://www.cso.ie
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■ Introduction to Information Technology
Essential reading list
Microsoft Learning, Microsoft office system inside out.
Supplemental reading list
Tupte, EP, Envisioning information.
Web references
www.medialifemagazine.com
■ Post-press and Packaging
Essential reading list
Speirs, H (1998) Introduction to printing and finishing, BPIF.
Supplemental reading list
Barnard, M (1999) Bookbinding and adhesives, Blueprint
Evans, I (1998) Paper, Blueprint
Web
www.mullermartini.co.uk
www.kolbus.com
www.horizon.co.jp
www.ghe.co.uk
www.wohlenberg.com
www.heildlberg.com
Journals
Irish printer.
Panorama
Print and paper Europe
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Reading list for Year 02 of the programme
■ Financial Accounting
Recommended reading list
Dyson, J.R. (2003) Accounting for Non-Accounting Students 6th ed,
Pitman Publishing, London
Web
http://www.booksites.net/dyson
http://www.accountingnet.ie
■ Economics
Recommended reading list
Turley and Maloney (2001) Principles of Economics 2nd ed, Gill &
Macmillam
Journals
Central Bank reports
Newspapers and ongoing economic reports
■ Operations Management
Essential reading list
Chase, RB, Aquilano, NJ & Jacobs, FR (2001), Operations
management for competitive advantage, 9th ed, McGraw-Hill Irwin.
Supplemental reading list
Dilworth, J (1999) Operations management. 3rd ed London: Thompson
Learning.
Keegan, R & Lynch, J (1995) World class manufacturing in an irish
context, Oak Tree Press, Dublin.
Waller, D (2003) Operations management – a supply chain approach,
2nd ed, Thompson Learning ,London.
Wild, R (2002) Operations management, 6th ed, Continuum, London.
Journals
European journal of operational research.
International journal of operations & production management.
Supply chain management: an international journal.
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■ Materials and Paper Technology
Essential reading list
Speirs, H (2001) Introduction to printing and finishing, Pira International
ltd.
Supplemental reading list
Kipphan, H (2000) Handbook of print media, Springer.
■ Industry Structure and Regulatory Issues
Essential reading list
Gunnigle, P et al (2006) Human resource management in Ireland, 3rd
ed, Gill & Macmillan, Dublin, Ireland.
Supplemental reading list
National standards authority of Ireland, ISO 9001.
National standards authority of Ireland, ISO 14001: 2004.
Evans, JR & Lindsey, W M (1999) The management and control of
quality, 4th ed, South Western College Publishing, USA.
Crosby, PB (1996) Quality is still free: making quality certain in
uncertain Times. McGraw-Hill Book Company, NY.
Juran, JM (1974) Quality control handbook, 3rd ed, McGrath-HiII, New
York, NY.
A selection of readings are included in the module handouts.
Web references
Philip Crosby Associates II Inc.: http://www.philipcrosby.com/main.htm
Quality Leaders: http:/ /www.iiacpii.org/Quality Leaders.htm
The W Edwards Deming Institute: http://www.deming.org/
The Quality Gurus: http://www.dti.gov.uk
ISO: www.iso.com
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■ Human Resource Management
Recommended reading list
Gunnigle, P., Heraty, N. and Morley, M.( 2002) Human Resource
Management in Ireland, Gill and MacMillan, Dublin
Journals
People Focus, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Ireland
People Management, Chartered Institute of Personnel and
Development UK
Web
http://www.cipd.co.uk
http://www.cipd.ie
http://www.hsa.ie
http://www.entemp.ie
■ Management Accounting
Recommended reading list
Drury, C. (2003) Management Accounting for Business Decisions 2nd
ed, Thomson Business Press,
Dyson, J.R. (2003) Accounting for non-accounting students 6th ed,
Prentice Hall, London.
Journals
Management accountant
Certified Accountant
The Accountant
Web
http://www.booksites.net/dyson
http://www.beyondbudgeting.org
http://www.drury-online.com
http://www.beyondbudgeting.org
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■ Marketing
Recommended reading list
Kotler, P, Wong V, Saunders J and Armstrong G (2004) Principles of
Marketing 4th ed, European Edition, Prentice Hall, London.
Journals
Journal of Marketing
Journal of Advertising Research
The Quarterly Review of Marketing
The Harvard Business Review
Journal of Marketing Research
Journal of Marketing Management
Journal of Services Marketing
Journal of Consumer Behaviour
Industrial Marketing Management
Journal of Services Marketing
European Journal of Marketing
IBAR
Irish Marketing Review
Business and Finance
Irish Marketing and Advertising Journal
Web
Marketing Institute of Ireland http://www.mii.ie
Irish Marketing and Business News http://www.adworld
European Marketing Federation http://www.emc.be
CRM portal http://www.crmguru.com
■ Services and Production Management
Essential reading list
Keegan, R & Lynch, J (1995) World class manufacturing in an irish
context, Oak Tree Press, Dublin.
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■ Information Technology 2
Essential reading list
Microsoft Learning, Microsoft office system inside out.
Supplemental reading list
Tupte, ER. Envisioning information.
Web references
www.medialifemagazine.com
www.microsoft.com/products
www.micromail.ie
http://infoliteracy.ispress.org/
■ Law
Recommended reading list
The Companies Acts 1963-2003
and any one of:
Keenan, Á (2004) The Essentials of Irish Business Law, Gill and
Macmillan, Dublin.
Murphy, E (2004) Business and Company Law for Irish Students, Gill
and Macmillan, Dublin.
Doolan, B (2002) The Principles of Irish Law 6th ed, Gill and Macmillan,
Dublin.
Journals
Irish Law Times
Law Society Gazette
Irish Current Law Monthly Digest
Web
http://www.bailii.org
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Reading list for Year 03 of the programme
■ Digital Asset Management
Essential reading list
Magan, A, Introduction to digital assets management – just what is
DAM?
Supplemental reading list
Mauthe, A and Thomas, P (2004) Professional content management
systems: handling digital media assets, Wiley
Web references
www.canto.com
■ Estimating for Print
Essential reading list
Spiers, H (2006) Estimating for printing, BPIF, London.
Supplemental reading list
Kipphan, H (2000) Handbook of Print Media, Springer.
Web
www.printweek.co.uk
■ Marketing and Sales
Essential reading list
Hammond, J (2008) Branding your business, Kogan Page.
Trout, J (2008) Differentiate or die, Wiley.
Fisk, P (2008) Marketing Genius, Capstone.
Supplemental reading list
Kotler, P (2003) Marketing management, Prentice Hall International
Editions.
Levinson, JC (2008) Guerrilla marketing, Piatkus Publishing.
Gladwell, M (2008) Outliers – The story of success, Allen Lane
(Penguin Books).
Larreche (2008) The momentum effect – how to ignite exceptional
growth, Wharton School Publishing.
Glaser, JE (year) Creating WE, Platinum Press.
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■ Procurement
Recommended reading list
Monczka, Trent and Handfield (2001) Purchasing and Supply Chain
Management, Thompson
Journals
European Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management
Industrial Marketing Management
Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing
Supply Chain Management: An International Journal
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistical Management
International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management
International Journal of Logistics – Research and Applications
European Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management
Journal of Business Logistics
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Reading list for Year 04 of the programme
■ Strategic Management
Recommended reading list
Johnson, G, Scholes, K., and R. Whittington (2004) Exploring
Corporate Strategy Text and Cases 7th ed, Prentice Hall.
De Wit, B. and R. Meyer (2004) Strategy – Process Content Context:
An International Perspective 6th ed, Thomson Learning, London.
Journals
Administrative Science Quarterly
Academy of Management Journal
Academy of Management Review
Harvard Business Review
Long Range Planning
Strategic Management Journal
■ Quality Management
Recommended reading list
Evans, James, R., and William, M. Lindsey, (2002) The management
and control of quality, South-Western College Publishing.
Journals
International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management
Total Quality Management
International Journal of Operations and Production Management
Management Decision
Long Range Planning
Management Science
Supply Chain Management: An International Journal
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistical Management
European Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management
Web
http://www.iso.com
http://www.deming.org
http://www.iiacpii.org
http://www.dti.gov.uk
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■ Research Methods
Recommended reading list
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■ Finance
Recommended reading list
Atrill, P (2003) Financial Management for Non-Specialists 3rd ed,
Perason Education, London.
Journals
European Financial Management (658.15)
Management Accounting (658.15)
Finance (Dublin) (332)
Journal of Finance (332)
Web
http://www.booksites.net/atrill/mclaney
http://www.beyondbudgeting.org
http://www.beyondbudgeting.org
■ Environmental Management
Recommended reading list
Selected texts will be circulated during the module.
■ New Technology
Essential reading list
Thompson B, (1998) Printing Materials science and technology, PIRA.
Fenton H, (1997) On Demand Printing, GATF.
Speirs, H (2000) Introduction to Printing and Finishing, PIRA.
Appropriate manufacturers web sites and publications both technical
and sales.
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■ Entrepreneurial Studies
Recommended reading list
Bridge, S.; O’Neill, K and Cromie, S. (2002) Understanding Enterprise
MacMillan.
Cooney, T.M. (2005) Irish Cases in Entrepreneurship, Blackhall
Publishing.
Journals
Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal
Enterprise and Innovation Management Studies, Taylor & Francis
Enterprise & Society: The International Journal of Business History,
Oxford University Press
Entrepreneurial Executive, Academy of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship and Regional Development, Taylor & Francis
Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice, Baylor University, ABI
Family Business Review, Family Firm Institute
Franchise Review, University of Canterbury
International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, MCB
International Journal of Entrepreneurship Education, Senatehall
International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, IP Publishing
International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management,
Inderscience Enterprises Limited
International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business,
Inderscience Enterprises Limited
International Journal of Franchising and Distribution Law, Kluwer
International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development,
Inderscience Enterprises Limited
International Small Business Journal, Sage
Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship, Ass. for Small Business and
Entrepreneurship
Journal of Business Venturing, Elsevier
Journal of Consumer Marketing featuring Franchising Research, MCB
Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, Norfolk State University
and Miami University
Journal of Enterprising Culture, World Scientific
Journal of Entrepreneurship, Sage
Journal of Entrepreneurship Education, Academy of Entrepreneurship
Journal of Private Equity, Institutional Investor
Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, MCB
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Journal of Research in Marketing & Entrepreneurship in association
with MCB
Journal of Small Business Management, West Virginia University and
ICSB
Journal of Small Business Strategies, Small Business Institute
Directors Assoc.
Journal of Small Business Finance, JAI
Journal of Technology Transfer, Kluwer
New England Journal of Entrepreneurship, Sacred Heart University
(last published version on the web spring 2001, Editor has been
emailed)
Small Business Economics, Kluwer
Small Enterprise Development: An International Journal, Intermediate
Technology Publications
Small Enterprise Research: The Journal of SEAANZ, SEAANZ
Technovation, International Journal of Technical Innovation &
Entrepreneurship, Elsevier, Venture Capital, Taylor & Francis
■ Dissertation
Essential reading list
Jankowicz, AD (2006) Business research projects, Thompson.
Collins, J & Hussey, R (2009) Business research – a practical guide for
undergraduate and postgraduate students, Palgrave.
Saunders, P et al (2007) Research for business students, Prentice Hall.
Anderson J and Poole M(2001) Assignment and thesis writing 4th ed,
Wiley and Sons.
Supplemental reading list
Bryman, A (2001) Social research methods, Oxford.
Somekh, B & Lewin, C (2005) Research methods in the social
sciences, Sage Publications.
Denscombe, M (2003) The good research guide, Open University
Press.
Wisker, G (2001) The postgraduate research handbook, Palgrave.
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Schedule of examinations/assessments
Marks and Standards
Examinations are conducted in accordance with the Regulations laid
down by the Academic Council of the Dublin Institute of Technology.
Assessments are in accordance with the General Assessment
Regulations (Draft June 2009) see Appendix 2, and as indicated below.
Eligibility for Assessment
To be eligible for assessment, registered students must have complied
with the specific regulations of their course and the General
Regulations of the Dublin Institute of Technology.
Students-General
Examination registration and timetables of examinations will be posted
on official notice boards. The onus lies on each student to find out the
dates of their examination or assessment. No timetable or reminder
will be sent to individual students.
All candidates for examination must make application on the prescribed
form to the General Office by the due date. A penalty fee will be
imposed for late applications. Where a student is permitted to sit a
supplemental examination, notice must be given to the General Office
on the prescribed form and by due date.
Students who, through illness or other extraordinary circumstances, are
prevented from presenting themselves for examination or submitting
work for assessment should forward a medical certificate, or other
acceptable evidence, to their tutor, or the School Office immediately.
Medical certificates or such evidence will not be accepted n explanation
of poor performance
Assessments
The assessment of work may be based on the writing of reports and
continuous assessment in studio practice and other projects including
thesis or as end of term examinations.
A student must satisfy the examiners in all areas in order to pass the
examination.
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Assessment grades are freely available to the individual student to
ensure awareness of his / her progress. At the end of each term or
whenever appropriate a formal review of the students performance is
carried out by the years tutors and each student is advised of his / her
achievements by means of a tutorial.
Records of all tutorial meetings are kept on the students personal file.
Referral
When a candidate is referred, he/she may not receive the BA Award
until the deficiency in the required standard has been satisfied. This
may be done as appropriate in the Supplemental Examinations by:
re-submitting a all project work or any particular assignment or
part thereof or;
re-sitting an examination or;
undertaking any other specific requirement as laid down by the
Examination Board of the School of Art, Design & Printing.
Deferral
If exceptional circumstances prevail and the candidate is unable to
submit for assessment at the appointed time either for formal written
examination, portfolio or other project work, he / she will be deemed not
to have reached the standard required by virtue of non-submission.
In this event, notice must be given in writing to the Head of School of
Art, Design and Printing prior to the submission / examination date and
the matter will be brought to the attention of the Examination Board
meeting for decision.
Repeat Examinations
Where a candidate is undertaking a referral, a deferral or a repeat
examination, the required standard must be attained within a limited
period. Refer to the General Assessment Regulations.
Submission of Marks
When more than one examination is involved in a paper, the mark to be
returned must be agreed by all examiners concerned.
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All Examiners, internal and external, shall attend examination board
meetings.
Results
End of year results will be published on the appropriate notice board
and or on-line. Marks or grades are not published.
Students have a right to discuss examination results privately with
tutors. A student who wishes to discuss a result should consult the
appropriate tutor after the result has been announced. Referred
students are required to consult with their tutor and ascertain the details
of their referral(s) within one week of the publication of the results.
Examination scripts shall be retained by the Office for six months from
the date of publication of results.
Projects must not be removed until after the publication of results.
Appeals and other matters relating to examinations are as set out in
DIT Examination Regulations.
Award Classification
The award of a BA in Print and Digital Media Technology Management
shall be made with the following classification:
First Class Honours: 70% - over
Second Class Honours, Upper Division: 60% - 69%
Second Class Honours, Lower Division: 50% - 59%
Pass: 40% - 49%
Progression
Students must successfully complete each stage of the programme
prior to progressing to the next year. In exceptional circumstances
derogations to this may be applied for. A maximum of two subjects may
be carried in this instance. Failure to successfully complete a year may
result in a full repeat of that year being requested. This would also incur
full fees.
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The programme is clearly recognized by the following professional
organizations as a result of their partnership within the print and
packaging industry forum.
Relationship with professional bodies
The Programme Development Committee have established many new
links with professional bodies who have given their approval and
support to the development of the BA (Hon) Printing and Digital Media
Technology Management Programme. The Committee has also
consolidated older links with bodies that have been supportive in the
past and have offered their continued support in the future.
The purpose of these links is to involve the industry in the development
and delivery of the BA programme. Representatives have contributed
to the programme development to date and have also expressed their
ongoing commitment to involvement in the development and delivery of
the BA programme.
NNI
The National Newspapers of Ireland (NNI) represents nine newspaper
publishers in the state who between them produce twelve titles.
Promoting the benefits of newspaper advertising is a central role of
NNI. In this age of unprecedented media activity we feel it is more
important than ever to point out that newspapers still offer one of the
most efficient and effective environments in which to advertise. NNI has
been responsible for many advances in how the media in Ireland
operate whether it is through their work in advertising, circulation,
research or campaigning.
IPF
The Irish Printing Federation (IPF) is the representative organisation of
the printing industry employers. The IPF has its own representative
structures, including an executive council elected by its members.
FÁS
The mission of FÁS is to increase the employability, skills and mobility
of job seekers and to assist employers to meet labour market needs,
thereby promoting competitiveness and social inclusion. FÁS also
provides training for the employed. FÁS is extensively involved in the
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provision of both initial training and continuous training for the Paper,
Print and Packaging industry.
Print and packaging forum
The printing and packaging forum was formed in 2001. The objective of
the Forum is to facilitate sustainability through consultation. The forum
consists of all social partners including Dublin Institute of Technology,
FAS, Enterprise Ireland, Irish Print Group, Graphic, Paper and Media
Union, Irish Printing Federation and Institute of Packaging.
Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland’s role is to accelerate the development of world class
companies to achieve strong positions in global markets resulting in
increased national and regional prosperity. The agency has
responsibility for indigenous manufacturing and internationally traded
services companies employing more than 10 people. It interacts with
client companies both on an individual and on a sectoral/group basis.
Enterprise Ireland’s interventions focus on technology/innovation,
production/operations, human resource development, market
development and internationalisation.
AMICUS Trade union
Formerly the GPMU, AMICUS is involved in the representation of craft
persons within the pre-press area of the sector.
IPG/SIPTU Trade union
The Irish Print Group/SIPTU is the main representative association of
the majority of employees in craft and transport areas.
Institute of Packaging
Are a body established for the promotion and professional development
of the packaging sector in Ireland.
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Programme Management
Programme Committee
The BA in Print & Digital Medial Technology Management has a
programme committee which operates in accordance with the Quality
Assurance Document.
The Programme Committee shall be made up of a select number of
lecturers and tutors from the programme and will include a Student
Representative in accordance with the Quality Assurance Regulations.
Membership
Programme committee chairperson Dr Kevin Byrne
RPL co-ordinator Eamon Byrne
Dissertation co-ordinator Louise Reddy
First year co-ordinator Conor Heelan
Second year co-ordinator Andrew Horan
Third year co-ordinator Vincent O’Leary
Third year Prof. Dev. co-ordinator Sean Wearen
Fourth year co-ordinator Noel Bright
Student Representatives elected from each year of the
programme
The Programme Team shall be made up of all sta� teaching or tutoring
on the programme and does not include a student representative.
Sta�/student Meetings
Sta�/student meetings shall take place at least once per term and more
regularly if deemed necessary by either student or sta� at their
individual request.
Examination Board
Faculty Board
There are six Faculties within the DIT. The School of Art, Design and
Printing is in the Faculty of Applied Arts. The Faculty Board has
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responsibility for developing and monitoring the implementation of
academic policy matters and in particular academic procedures in
respect of courses and programmes within that Faculty.
School Board
Shall consist of The Head of School, Heads of Departments, School
Secretary, Programme Chairs, and invited guests at the request of the
Head of School.
Examination Boards
The function of the examination board is to determine the result and
level of performance in respect of each candidate for the ensemble of
mandatory assessments for the course and to specify the
requirements, if any, relating to reassessment. This determination is
made in accordance with the procedures and regulations set out in the
Course Document under Marks and Standards.
Internal and external examiners
Internal examiners
These are whole-time or part-time members of academic teaching staff,
formally appointed each year for the purpose of examining and
assessing the students in their care and with a range of responsibilities
as set out in the General Assessment Regulations of the Dublin
Institute of Technology.
External examiners
Normally there are two external examiners appointed for each course in
respect of the terminal examinations of a course leading to an award of
the Institute, in order to provide an annual objective peer judgement on
the standards achieved at the completion of the course.
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Annual Monitoring
Class representative
Each student group elects a representative to air their views to the
student union. Any problems, which touch on programme problems, are
discussed with the heads of department. There is student
representation on Academic Council and also at Course Committee
level. Students also give feedback details to individual staff members
via the Q5 form. Further details may be found in the Quality Assurance
document available on the DIT website.
Programme review
The programme is critically evaluated at yearly intervals by the
Programme Committee under the supervision of the relevant Faculty
Board, to ensure that the academic standards are being maintained at
the appropriate level in accordance with the Quality Assurance
Handbook. The programme is also reviewed every five years as part of
the School Review policy.
Student Feedback
Student feedback will be facilitated shortly thereafter the publication of
results from each module to assist the student in the assessment of
their progress. It will be in 2 parts –
Part (1) feed-back to the student on their work and how it met
the project assessment criteria
Part (2) direction for the student on how the he/she will best
progress throughout the remaining semester utilising available
resources.
Class representative
Each student group elects a representative to air their views to the
student union. Any problems, which touch on programme problems, are
discussed with the Head of Department. There is student
representation on Academic Council and also at Course Committee
level. Students also give feedback details to individual staff members
via the Q5 form. Further details may be found in the Quality Assurance
document available on the DIT website.
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Student Representatives elected from each year of the
programme
Staff/student Meetings
Staff/student meetings shall take place at least once per term and more
regularly if deemed necessary by either student or staff at their
individual request. Student represetatives have the opportunity at these
meetings to voice views and opinions regarding the programme to the
Programme Committee.
Programme Quality Assurance and Enhancement Procedures
The programme is critically evaluated at yearly intervals by the
Programme Committee under the auspices of the Faculty Board to
ensure that the academic standards are being maintained at the
appropriate level in accordance with the Quality Assurance
Regulations.
A student survey will be conducted at the end of each semester using
the Q6 Form in accordance with the Quality Assurance Regulations.
Any amendments to the programme are considered by Faculty Board
for approval.
Guidance to student
Recommended study techniques
Your success in college largely depends upon how you use your time.
Therefore, planning and time management are key skills to master.
Where does all the time go? From week to week keep a diary of how
you actually spent your time and find out how you can improve on it
from week to week.
There are obvious time limits, which must be met, but try to derive as
much personal experience and knowledge as possible from projects.
Personal involvement at all stages will give you much more satisfaction
and feeling of achievement.
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The following are some simple study tips;
Study notes soon after the class lecture, this will aid information
retention.
If an assignment is long and overwhelming, divide it into smaller
units that you can work in immediately.
Give yourself a break from study every now and again.
Plan blocks of work -50 minutes work 10 minute break.
Study tedious or difficult material first.
Plan ahead with projects allow sufficient time to get them done.
Don’t jump from subject to subject
School, faculty and Institute Support
Mature Students
It is felt at DIT that everyone is a lifelong learner. The DIT Mature
student support service has a store of resources, tips and handy hints
to support you during your time at college, including information on
everything from what financial aid is available to you, study aids, time
management and much more. Whether you are a final year student or
have just started first year, the mature student web pages
www.dit.ie/mature is constantly updated throughout the year, keeping
you informed on any forthcoming events and workshops geared
specifically towards mature students.
Disability Services
The disability services at DIT are committed to helping students with
disabilities achieve their academic goals. If you are a person with a
physical sensory or learning disability, medical or mental health
condition that interferes with your learning disability services can
support you.
Counselling Service
The DIT counselling service is available to all students. It is a free
confidential service and provides a safe place where you can come and
talk about any issue or difficulty, which may be troubling you. There are
a team of counselling psychologists operating in four of the main sites.
Over 500 students use the service each year and some of the issues
that students bring to counsellors include personal social issues,
relationship issues, family issues, depression, anxiety, low self esteem
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and self confidence, academic problems, exam worries, phobias, eating
disorders, sexual identity, bereavement, alcohol and just other general
life problems.
Chaplaincy Service
Other services include the Chaplaincy Service, which provide support
and care for your personal, social and spiritual life and contributes to a
sense of community throughout the institute
General Information
General Student Behaviour
Eating, drinking and smoking are not allowed in work areas. Work
relating to support or academic studies must not be carried out in class
project time unless it is specifically related to the project in hand, or
otherwise agreed by the lecturer in charge. Similarly, work relating to
one support/academic staff member should not be carried out in
another's session. Where students are formed into smaller groups for
organisational/problem-based-learning purposes, the numbers in each
group should not be violated and any exchanges should be discussed
with the lecturer. Generally, a productive class atmosphere should be
maintained which is neither disruptive nor inconsiderate to other
students. Late submission of project work will normally result in a
progressive reduction of grading. In general, the way students conduct
their business, will be seen as a component of their general attitude
and approach to course work.
Teaching Locations
The programme is delivered primarily on the main Bolton Street
campus however some modules may be delivered in other DIT
locations where specified.
Workshop Safety and Regulations
As a student of DIT you are bound to adhere to all Health and Safety
regulations. In the area of Print Media you will be exposed and have
access to printing media labs. In advance of any practical
demonstration or workshop exercises, the lecturer in charge will outline
the health and safety precautions and hazards pertaining to the print
media workshops.
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These guidelines will include the following
All students working in the print media workshops must be
supervised by a lecturer or the designated supervisor.
Never enter a lab or workshop unless a lecturer is present.
Never operate any machine without having express permission
from the lecturer in charge.
Read any instructions carefully before starting to work.
Familiarise yourself with the stop buttons and guarding
mechanisms
Check that all guards and safety devices are in place on
machines and ensure that they are used at all times
Wear appropriate approved Personal Protective Equipment at
all times when in Laboratories.
Approved safety glasses, ear defenders and dust masks must
be worn at all times when using any machine
Never leave a machine running unattended
Watch carefully what you are doing - avoid distraction
Structuring Reports
Guide to Structuring Report Assignments
Prepared by the Department of Print and Digital Media, January 8th 2009, Version 3.0
Introduction: Report Assignments
The report is the assignment/assessment tool used on the BA in Print &
Digital Media Technology Management. Reports are often used in
education but they are also the method of presentation used in the
workplace. The reports you produce at college are a practice for the
way many employers will want you to work. Producing a report is the
most usual way of communicating results from a project or investigation
and they need to be concise and structured in a specific way. All report
assignments on the BA Programme must follow the structure specified
in this document.
1. Report Structure
1.1 Title Page
Should include the Title of the Report. Although normally as descriptive
as possible, it should be limited to four or five words. If further details
are needed, a subtitle can be added. This page should also include the
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name of the author, date, programme, module and the name of the
tutor.
1.2 Summary
While typically this will be the final part to be written it is useful to place
it at the beginning of the Report. In this way it acts as a foretaste to
what follows and helps familiarise the reader to the content. Consisting
normally of one page it should summarise the whole Report (rather
than just recommendations) and should include a brief statement of the
original problem, and of the main evidence that have led to the
conclusions.
1.3 Contents List
Should show major and minor section headings, preferably numbered.
Provides a clear indication of the structure of the Report, as well as
acting as an index to enable one to refer to a specific part of it.
1.4 Introduction
The summary will have begun the process of familiarisation, however it
is here in the Introduction section that this is mainly achieved. The aims
and objectives of the report must be stated here. The introduction may
also address the following:
a) Why is this topic important?
b) What was the remit of the author?
c) What is the main argument in the Report?
d) On what evidence is the argument based?
e) What are the implications for this argument?
1.5 Main Section
This includes a more detailed exploration of the problem/topic.
Normally the main objective here is to make it as clear and as coherent
as possible for the reader. To this end, careful consideration should be
given to the use of sub headings, concise and unambiguous language
and careful editing to ensure it meets with the required word count.
Detailed illustrations or further extensive elaboration of points raised
are best left for inclusion in an Appendix.
1.6 Conclusions
The conclusions section should follow naturally from the main body.
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There should be no new material introduced at this stage, but rather a
drawing together of the arguments developed in your main section, so
that their implications can be spelled out. It may help to think of the
conclusions as being a summary of relevant findings.
1.7 Recommendations
The recommendations should be clearly prioritised, and justified. Those
evaluating your report will be checking that these recommendations are
appropriate, and are consistent with the aims and objectives of the
report.
1.8 Appendices
Appendices are where you include supporting evidence for those
wishing for more detail. Thus you might include a copy of a
questionnaire, or an interview schedule, or tables and charts. Any
material in your appendices should be referred to at the appropriate
point in your text, so that the reader who does wish to refer to the
supporting evidence knows that it exists, and where to find it.
In the interests of clarity, letters should be used to identify the different
appendices, to avoid confusion with the numbers used to identify the
major and minor sections of your text.
1.9 References/Bibliography
Some of your evidence will be in the form of secondary data. You could
also be drawing on concepts, which have been introduced, in your
courses. In both cases, your readers may wish to reassure themselves
that you are making appropriate use of information or theory. You need
to make very clear in your text what source you are using at any point,
and include a list, usually at the end, with full reference to the material
in question. Thus in the text you might say “Handy (1985)”, while in
your references you would say:
Handy, CB (1985) Understanding Organizations (3rd ed), Penguin,
London.
The appropriate referencing system used on the Programme is the
Harvard System. The recommended text for guidance on implementing
the Harvard system correctly is Anderson, J and Poole, M (2001)
Assignment and thesis writing, (4th ed), Wiley and Sons, Brisbane (lib
ref: 808.066).
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1.10 Reflective Report
A reflective report is a summary of the learning you have obtained and
the observations you have made through the course of an assignment.
The learning points and the observations can be derived from memory
of events or more often a Reflective Diary. The reflective report may
focus on:
Research approach
Team working issues
Project, time and resource management
Making presentations
Personal goals
Peer evaluation
Other
To help you write the report, under each point above, ask yourself the
following questions:
What was successful?
What could have worked better?
What were the key learning points?
Are there any implications for future practice?
(What would you do differently next time?)
Tip: Keep notes in a diary throughout the course of an assignment, this
will make writing the reflective report much easier when you come to
write it.
2. General Production of Report
2.1 Citing references in your report
The required referencing system used on the Programme for report
writing is the Harvard System. The essential text for guidance on
implementing the Harvard system correctly is Anderson, J and Poole,
M (2001) Assignment and thesis writing, (4th ed), Wiley and Sons,
Brisbane (lib ref: 808.066).
2.2 Margins
Every page of the report must meet these minimum margin standards:
Top: 1 inch Bottom: 1.25 inch Right: 1 inch Left: 1.5 inch (binding
edge)
All Report material must fit within these margin requirements (including
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tables, page numbers, figures, and graphs). The margins used should
be consistent throughout the report.
2.3 Fonts and Font Size
Twelve point Times New Roman, left aligned, is standard, but any
legible font, except those that are script, italic, or ornamental, is
acceptable for the body of the text. All print should be letter quality with
dark black characters that are consistently clear and dense.
2.4 Line Spacing
The report must be one and one-half spaced. Spacing must be used
consistently throughout the document. Footnotes, endnotes,
bibliographic entries, long quotations, items in lists, and appendixes
may be single-spaced. The line spacing observed in a report must be
consistent throughout, including the spacing between a chapter
heading and the first line of text.
2.5 Pagination
Every page of the entire report must be numbered, except for the title
page. Page numbers must appear in the same location on each page
and be consistent in font size and style, not less than .5 inch from the
edge of the page. Preliminary pages of a report are numbered in
lowercase roman numerals. The first page of the report (main body)
follows the preliminary pages and begins in Arabic numbering with 1.
2.6 Paper
The report must be submitted on white, 80 to100gsm, and A4 standard
grade paper.
2.7 Print Quality
Report copies submitted should be preferably of laser quality. If you are
concerned about print quality, ask your tutor for advice. Excellent
quality photocopies without any smudges or blemishes may be
submitted. Corrections made with correction fluids or tapes are not
acceptable.
2.8 Binding
A single staple in the upper left hand corner of the report should be
sufficient in most cases. If the number of pages precludes this method
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of binding then a plastic comb binding is the preferred binding method.
Never submit a report unbound in loose pages.
2.9 Submission Copies
Students are required to produce two hard copies of the report and one
electronic version. One hard copy is submitted to the tutor for
assessment. Students must retain the second hard copy and the
electronic version of the report. If requested students must be able to
present these to their tutor.
2.10 Plagiarism
Presenting other peoples work as your own is considered plagiarism.
Any report submitted for assessment, that includes plagiarised material
will receives an automatic fail grade. It is ok to include some
information from a primary or secondary source once it is referenced
clearly in the report.
2.11 Word Count
The report should be approximately 1500 words from the Introduction
through to Recommendations, but should not exceed 1800 words. This
word count does not include the prelims (summary, contents page, etc)
and end matter pages (appendices, bibliography etc).
The learning and reflection report should be approximately 500 words
but no more than 600.
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Assessment criteria for report writing and thesis
Student Title
Component Excellent Good Reasonable Poor Very poor
Aims and Objectives 10
Aims and specific objectives are clearly and coherently stated and worded in a way that makes it clear how they relate and their suitability for a report
Specific objectives are stated with a level of clarity that indicates achievability, but still without a clear link to an overall plan. OR ELSE: The Aim may be clear, but the objectives lack precision or clarity.
Specific objectives stated, but rather too many (more than five) or too few (only one), and no clear relationship to an overall aim but can be found or inferred somewhere in the report.
There is a weak link between the stated aims and objectives with no supporting text linking them throughout the report.
There are no specific aims and/or objectives. OR ELSE: There are aims and objectives but they are not clearly stated, leaving the reader very unclear as to what the project is about.
Mark
5 to 4.1 4 to 3.1 3 to 2.1 2 to 1.1 1 to 0
Background10
Clear and concise description of the overall context, clear description of the approach why the hypotheses matters to the student and others within that context
Clear description of the overall hypotheses within the context of the learning outcome, with a basic (adequate) description of the organisational context.
Description of the hypotheses within the context, but only some limited approach covered.
The context may be stated, but not in line with desired approach.
The hypotheses has not been described nor has any reference been made as to its context within the report.
Mark
5 to 4.1 4 to 3.1 3 to 2.1 2 to 1.1 1 to 0
Literature review 20
Comprehensive analysis and synthesis of critical points of knowledge, ideas and theories,resulting in themes that are concise, unbiased, and relevant to the thesis topic. Clear and logical flow of ideas.
Reasonable analysis andsynthesis of critical points of knowledge, ideas and theories.Themes mostly concise, unbiased, and relevant to the thesis topic. Mostly clear with alogical flow of ideas.
Some analysis and synthesis ofcritical points of knowledge, ideas and theories. Themes not always concise, unbiased, or relevant to the thesis topic. May lack clarity and a logical flow of ideas.
Descriptive summaries of published documents with importance or relevance indicated but not fully explained. Consideration of whether or not any internal documents are relevant.
Published documents summarised, but not linked in any effective way to the aims or objectives of the project under investigation.
Mark
20 to 16.1 16 to 12.1 12 to 8.1 8 to 4.1 4 to 0
Data collection and methods 20
Choice of data and methods of collection clearly described, including extent of data gathering. Methods well handled and convincingly justified against the project aims and objectives, including discussion of access issues. Some discussion of inappropriateness of other data collection approaches. Full relevant background material supplied as appendices.
Choice of data and methods of collection clearly described, including extent of data gathering. Methods adequately handled and justified against the project aims and objectives, including some discussion of access issues. Full relevant background material supplied in appendices.
Choice of data and methods for collecting them described, but with some gaps, there may be some doubt about how well methods have been handled, or how relevant they are to the aims and objectives. Some background material on methods supplied in appendices.
Choice of data and methods of collection somewhat vague and with some gaps in the material. Methods of collection are mixed up but are partially related to the aims and objectives.
Poor choice of data and methods, handled incompletely, with little evidence of link to aims and objectives.
Mark
20 to 16.1 16 to 12.1 12 to 8.1 8 to 4.1 4 to 0
Data analysis and results 20
Approach to analysis clearly explained and applied coherently and convincingly. Relevant results clearly set out and compellingly supported by appropriate evidence – qualitative and/or quantitative.
Approach to analysis explained and applied clearly, although not completely convincingly. However, results are clearly set out and clearly supported by appropriate evidence – qualitative and/or quantitative.
Explanation of analysis is basic, definite linking of results to evidence. However, application of analysis and validity of results and evidence are indicated.
Explanation of analysis is basic, with some indication of linking results to evidence. However, application of analysis and validity of results and evidence are indicated.
Approach to analysis not clear, inappropriate to the aims and objectives, or its application incomplete or inappropriate. Findings bear little or no relation to evidence.
Mark
20 to 16.1 16 to 12.1 12 to 8.1 8 to 4.1 4 to 0
Conclusions and recommendations10
Conclusions and recommendations clearly stated, relevant to aims and objectives, linked to results and to course perspectives. Discussion of what can be strongly concluded and what is more speculative. Clear and realistic proposals for action based on insights and learning.
Conclusions and recommendations stated, which are relevant to aims and objectives and linked to results. Realistic proposals for action follow from conclusions based on insights and learning.
Attempts to draw conclusions and recommendations from results are not entirely convincing. Conclusions are incomplete, but there is still a basic link to the conclusions and results and basic feasibility.
Conclusions and recommendations are weak and do not really follow from data and results.
No detectable conclusions or recommendations .
Mark
10 to 8.1 8 to 6.1 6 to 4.1 4 to 2.1 2 to 0
Presentation10
Structure and style of the the report makes its flow easy to take in and follow. Clearly written and well argued throughout. Fully and correctly referenced. Appropriate use of graphics and diagrams.
Structure and style of the report makes its flow easy to take in and follow. Mostly clearly written and well argued. Correctly referenced.
Structure and style are adequate in terms of making it possible to take in the overall flow. Writing and argument not always clear or convincing. Referencing may be incomplete.
Poorly written and structured, with arguments that are difficult to follow, dense text, poor referencing. Typographical errors so prevalent as to obstruct understanding. Possibly seriously over length.
No discernible logical structure or argument within the report.
Mark
10 to 8.1 8 to 6.1 6 to 4.1 4 to 2.1 2 to 0
Reflective Report, 500 Words10
Key strengths and weaknesses identified and critically discussed, including what happened that was different from the plan and assumptions that needed to be questioned. Clear and convincing summary of learning gained and implications for future practice and learning needs.
Some strengths and weaknesses of the project identified, with good attempt to reflect on them and learning gained from the research. Implications for future practice or learning needs identified. Not as well developed as “excellent” category.
Some strengths and weaknesses of the project identified, but not completely convincing. Reasonable attempt to identify implications for future practice or learning needs.
Little evidence of learning and a limited attempt to identify implications for future practice or learning needs.
Demonstrates little or no ability to self-evaluate and identify future implications for learning or professional practice needs.
Mark
10 to 8.1 8 to 6.1 6 to 4.1 4 to 2.1 2 to 0
Total Marks
Comments
Produced by John Greene for the MAPDP 2003 adapted for BA by K Byrne, revised by Programme Team 2009.
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Library facilities in DIT
Library Resources
The library service plays a central role in the educational mission of the
DIT as it seeks to provide the resources to support the learning,
teaching and research activity of the Institute.
The main collections relating specifically to Print Media are held in the
Library at Bolton St. and business and management texts can be found
at Aungier St. and Mountjoy Sq also. Current book stock volumes are
divided into 3 main collections - Reference, Short Loan and Main
Lending.
The DIT Library Service has a total staff of 55. Users may not remove
or interfere with any item of computer equipment.
Bolton St. Library is one of 6 libraries in Dublin Institute of Technology.
It is located in the main building Bolton St., Dublin 1 that has entrances
on both Bolton St. and Kings Inn St. The library caters for Print Media,
Built Environment and Engineering.
The library holds the resource collection for DIT’s Learning and
Teaching Centre, in the silent study area at Bolton St. library
The library has 40 PCs as well as 4 stand alone Catalogue PC s and
over 360 wireless student study spaces. There are 5 black and white
printers photocopiers. It also has the facility for stand alone black and
white printing should there be a problem with the network.
The library has a collection of almost 60,000 books, reports and thesis,
there is an audio visual collection with over 800 titles from all subject
areas. There are 500 journal titles, with some journal issues dating
back as far as 1930’s.
DIT Library actively promotes a policy of providing access to
information resources world wide, to supplement its core collections.
There has been and continues to be heavy investment in information
technology over the last number of years.
Access to the World Wide Web is now freely available on a number of
library PC’s. It currently contains over 100,000 references with c.15,000
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being added annually. The Library is currently investigating a number of
Web based information services, which will provide additional subject
coverage. The library produces a number of publications designed to
help users exploit the available resources. Guided tours are given to
first year students and the librarian participates in orientation
programmes for new students.
Opening Hours
Term-time
Monday - Thursday 09.00 - 21.30
Friday 09.30 - 17.15
Saturday 10.00 - 17.00
Outside term-time
Monday - Friday 10.00 - 17.00
Library Opening and Closing Times may change – please check locally.
Dublin Institute of Technology Library Regulations
All registered staff of the Dublin Institute of Technology are
entitled to use the library services. Other categories of users
maybe admitted according to D.I.T. library policy.
All users must have a current D.I.T. identity card which must be
produced when borrowing library materials and at any other
time upon request.
The person registered on the I.D. card or library card is
responsible for all material borrowed on that card. I.D. cards and
library cards are not transferable. Lost or stolen cards should be
reported immediately to the library or Secretary Registrar.
All materials borrowed from the library must be returned by the
due date and time. Borrowers with overdue material may not be
permitted to borrow additional items, or renew other items, until
such time as all overdue books are returned. Fines may be
levied on overdue materials.
Users must refrain from bringing food or drink into the library.
Mobile Phones, personal stereos, MP3/4, etc should not be
operated within the library.
The D.I.T accepts no responsibility for any damage or theft of
personal belongings howsoever caused.
The librarian is fully authorised to enforce the library regulations
and to take such action as is necessary in this respect.
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N.B. - This is a draft copy of the proposed regulations and is subject to
the approval of Academic Council
Relevant Student Clubs
Clubs and Societies
Some 150 Clubs and Societies operate in the Institute. These represent
all of the major (and many minor) sporting disciplines, as well as
cultural and social activity and numerous course-related societies.
Some of the DIT centres have well equipped Gymnasia, and the
swimming pool in DIT Kevin Street is available to all registered
students. Other local facilities are used where required.
Sports Clubs
Aerobics
Gym
Athletics (Cross Country)
Hockey
Badminton
Hurling
Basketball
Judo / Self Defence
Camogie
Mountaineering
Circuit Training
Racing
Equestrian
Rugby
Gaelic Football
Snooker
Gaelic Football (Ladies)
Soccer
Go-Karting
Swimming
Golf
Volleyball
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Art and Design and Printing Activities
Architecture Society Field trips, visiting speakers etc
Drama Society Weekly classes, performanc.
Cumann naGaeilge Social nights to promote language
Film Society Weekly film viewing, reviews
Landscape Society Field Trips etc
Fashion Society Fashion events for charity
Exhibition Society Funding & arranging exhibitions during yr
Driving Club Assistance in learning to drive
Photography Club
Print Club Materials, visiting lecturers, papermaking
etc
Erasmus Society Exchange of foreign students, talks,
workshop
Performance and Exhibitions
The faculty of Applied Arts offers numerous opportunities throughout
the year to enjoy student performances and exhibitions. Music students
in the conservatory of Music and Drama give regular concerts and solo
recitals from September to May in the Theatre, DIT Kevin St. and major
venues throughout the city. Drama students produce theatre events
regularly.
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Staff teaching on the Programme
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Name Noel Bright
Faculty Applied Arts
Staff Grade Lecturer
Present Position Lecturer in Print Media Technology
Academic Qualifications
BSc Management
C&G Diploma in Information Technology
C&G Advanced Craft Certificate in Printing Technology
Dept. of Ed. Full Trade Certificate in Lithography & Photolithography
Teaching Experience
1979: Part-time lecturing in lithographic printing DIT
1980 – Present: Full-time lecturing in Print-Media Technology
Professional Experience
Apprenticeship in Lithographic printing and Photo-lithography.
Printer at Creation (magazine publishers).
Printer/supervisor at Fine Arts Ltd. Hallmark (greeting cards).
Printing Consultant.
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Name Eamon Byrne
Faculty Applied Arts
Staff Grade Lecturer (Structured)
Present Position Lecturer in Business & Management
Academic Qualifications
Advanced Craft City & Guilds in Printing Management
Diploma & Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing
BA (Hon) Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Master of Arts Teaching & Learning
Master of Research
Teaching/Educational Experience
FÁS Senior Training Officer Apprenticeship & Curriculum
Development: 1978 – 1990
DIT Lecturer: 1990 – Present
Professional Experience
Full Apprenticeship in Printing Industry
5 Years Post Apprenticeship in Management in Printing Industry
3 Years Trainer & Business Consultant in cross-section of Industries
Research Interests
(i) Absorptive Capacity of Knowledge in MSME’s (PhD in MMU)
(ii) Curriculum Development (Knowledge Transfer) for Educators
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Name Dr Kevin Byrne
Faculty Applied Arts
Staff Grade Senior Lecturer II (Acting)
Present Position Head of Department, Print & Digital Media
Academic Qualifications
Junior Trade Certificate in Lithographic Printing & Platemaking (DOE)
Senior Trade Certificate in Lithographic Printing & Platemaking (DOE)
National Craft Certificate (FÁS)
MBA in Accounting & Finance (DIT)
BA in Management (IMI)
Diploma in Business Studies (IMI)
Certificate in Print Sales and Marketing (BPIF)
Certificate in Quality Assurance (G&G of London)
IRCA (Bywater, UK)
Teaching Experience
DIT Bolton Street: 1998 – Present
Professional Experience
Over 20 year’s industry experience covering a range of roles and
responsibilities. Employers have included:
Dept of Defence, Print Manager | Print Options Ltd, Managing Director
Brookfield Printing, Quality Manager | Microprint, Production Manager
Publications/Research/Relevant information
Consultancy to industry: 1998 – Present
Minerva Doodle – ‘Irish attitudes and perceptions to e-learning in a
vocational environment’, December 2004.
ESTIIC, Interreg IIIc, ‘Customized Publishing – document of best
practice’ December 2007. ESTIIC, INTERREG IIIc, Solengheim,
Germany 2007, Customized Publishing – Creating alternative
strategies for printing and publishing houses.
CRIPREDEE Conference, Kilkenny, 2007, Customized Publishing –
Capitalising on alternative media channels.
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Name Ann Conway
Faculty: Tourism and Food
Staff Grade Lecturer
Present Position Lecturer in Hospitality and Management
Academic Qualifications
Registered EdD student with University of Sheffield 2008 – present
Masters of Arts (Third Level Learning and Teaching) 2004
PGDip (Third Level Learning and Teaching) 2003
PGCert (Third Level Learning and Teaching) 2002
TEFL (Advanced Business English Certificate) 1999 & 2000
M.Phil (Consumer Behaviour in Tourism Marketing) 1999
BSc (Management) 1996
HDip (Hotel and Catering Management) 1996
Teaching Experience
DIT: Fulltime Lecturer in Hospitality Management 2001 – present
DIT: Part time Assistant Lecturer: 1997 – 2001
Part time EFL Teacher: Morehampton Language Institute: 1999 & 2000
Marketing Research Assistant, Tourism Research Centre: 1999 – 2001
Post Graduate Researcher, DIT: 1997 – 1999
Professional Experience
Silver Service Banquet Waitress, Trinity Catering Dept: 1998 – 1999
Assistant Manager, The Brewery Hostel: 1996 – 1997
Temporary Assistant, Gulliver Sales & Marketing Dept: 1996
Telesales Manager/Student Accommodation Placement Program
Assistant, Trinity Summer Accommodation, Trinity College: 1996
Duty Manager – Great Southern Hotels Rosslare; 1995
Cost Controller – Eyre Square Great Southern: 1995
Research Interests
Higher Education, The student as a consumer, Consumer behaviour,
Marketing, Setting up businesses, Developing entrepreneurship in a
college.
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Name Gerry Glynn
Faculty: Business (School Retail & Services Management)
Staff Grade Part-time Lecturer
Present Position Lecturer in Human Resource Management,
Supply Chain Management, Quality Management
Academic Qualifications
MSc Organisational Behaviour (TCD) 1991
Assessor/Lead Assessor Training in Total Quality Management.
Membership of Professional/other bodies
FÁS registration – National Register of Trainers: 903314
MIITD: (lapsed)
IRCA: (lapsed)
Teaching Experience
Dublin Institute of Technology: 1997 to present
DIT – National Institute Transport and Logistics: 1997 to present.
Professional Experience
Range of management positions in industry:
Allied Irish Banks | Clery & Co (1941) Ltd. | McCann Fitzgerald
Solicitors
Established own consultancy firm, specialising in change management
and organisational development.
Gerry has successfully facilitated long-term Scenario Strategic Planning
exercises with: Forfas – The Irish Council for Science and Technology,
The Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin Port and a number of
organisations in former Eastern European countries.
Involvement in a number of projects for:
the Finglas Cabra Partnership,
the Leitrim, the Donegal, the Inishowen and the MFG Gaeltacht
Partnerships.
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Name Conor Heelan
Faculty Applied Arts
Staff Grade Assistant Lecturer
Present Position Lecturer in Prepress and Print Media
Academic Qualifications
Senior Trade Certificate Lithographic Printing
Jeb Teaching Diploma
Post Graduate Certficate in Teaching and Learning
Teaching Experience
Seven years lecturing at third level.
Professional Experience
Ten years working in the Print Industry.
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Name Andrew Horan
Faculty Applied Arts
Staff Grade Assistant Lecturer
Present Position Lecturer in Post Press
Academic Qualifications
BSc (Hon) Degree in Print Management (2008).
Front Line Management (1998, IMI).
Negotiation Skills (1999, IBEC)
Senior Trade Cert (1992).
Teaching Experience
4 Years
Professional Experience
1989 – 2007 Lithographic Web Press (formally Smurfit Web Press).
1995 – 2007 Bindery Manager
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Name Eavan Murphy
Faculty Applied Arts
Staff Grade Lecturer
Present Position Lecturer in Media Law
Academic Qualifications
Barrister-at-Law, Honourable society of Kings Inns 1991
Masters of Law, University College Dublin 1990
Bachelor of Civil Law, University College Dublin 1998
Membership of Professional/other bodies
Member of the Irish Association of Law teachers
Teaching Experience
DIT: lecturing for 10 years at undergraduate and postgraduate level
Professional Experience
External examiner role:
Institute of Incorporated Public Accountants in Business and Company
Law | Business Law for CIMA -the Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants | Bachelor of Arts in Police Studies in the Garda College.
Developed industry specific lectures and courses for the Institute of
Incorporated Public Accountants, the Irish Payroll Association, Teagasc
Agri Business Group and the Plato Business Support Program.
Publications/Research/Relevant information
Murphy Eavan, Make that Grade - Irish Company Law Revision, 3rd
edit, Gill and Macmillan, Dublin, 2006.
Murphy Eavan, Business and Company Law for Irish Students, Gill and
Macmillan, Dublin, 2004.
“Evolution of New Advertising Techniques in Ireland”, in EU
Commission Study on the Evolution of New Advertising Techniques,
EU Commission 2002.
Murphy Eavan, Irish Legal Framework for Business Students, 2nd edit,
Gill and Macmillan, Dublin, 2000
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Name Vincent O’Leary
Faculty Applied Arts
Staff Grade Lecturer II
Present Position Lecturer in Print Media Technology
Academic Qualifications
Senior Trade Cert in Lithographic Printing
Advanced Craft Certificate in Printing Technology, C&G of London
Membership of Professional/other bodies
Irish Print and Packaging Forum
Teaching Experience
Twenty-eight year teaching experience
Professional Experience
1966-1977 Worked in various print works in Dublin area
1977-1981 Print Manager Associated Packaging
Publications/Research/Relevant information
Have acted as technical advisor to companies with technology and staff
training requirements.
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Name Louise Reddy
Faculty Applied Arts
Staff Grade Assistant Lecturer
Present Position Lecturer in Design and Prepress Technology
Academic Qualifications
Currently completing MA in Teaching and Learning
Post graduate Cert & Dip Teaching and Learning (DIT)
MA in Professional Design Practice (DIT)
BDes in Interactive Media (NCEA)
Diploma in Design Communications NCEA)
Certificate in Printing Technology (NCEA)
Teaching Experience
DIT Bolton Street 1998 – Present
IADT, Dun Laoghaire 1997 – 2003
Professional Experience
10 years as a freelance graphic design consultant including
professional experience with
Design HQ (clients include Killkenny Design, Crafts Council, IBEC,
Merrion Collection)
Vermillion (clients include Gill & Macmillan, BDO, IMMA, ESB
Networks)
Image Now (clients include Plaza Hotel, National Treasury
Management Agency)
Design Edge (clients include Lever Brothers, Coca Cola)
Publications/Research/Relevant information
Consultancy to industry (skills training) 1998 – Present
“Theories of Learning” joint publication online DIT Level 3
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Name Seán Wearen
Faculty Applied Arts
Staff Grade Assistant Lecturer
Present Position Lecturer in Print Media Technology
Academic Qualifications
Senior Trade Certificate Printing
Teaching Experience
13 years with the Dept of Printing
Professional Experience
29 years in the Printing Industry