Undergraduate Programmes

ASSESSMENTS

This table shows the maximum points allocated for assessment procedures. The points achieved by applicants who are successful in any of these assessments will be added to their Leaving Certificate points score.

Code	Suitability Test	Interview	Portfolio Review	Audition / Interview
DT101	100 [ +read more ]	100 [ +read more ]
DT544			600 [ +read more ]
DT545			600 [ +read more ]
DT546			600 [ +read more ]
DT559			600 [ +read more ]
DT598			600 [ +read more ]
DT501				100 [ +read more ]
DT506				100 [ +read more ]
DT527				100 [ +read more ]
DT529				100 [ +read more ]

Rules:

Failure to attend a suitability test / audition / interview, or failure to meet the required standard will result in an application for the programme involved lapsing and the candidate not being considered further for them.
All assessments will take place during the period March to May each year.
Precise information on dates and times of suitability tests / auditions / interviews will be notified directly to each applicant. Due to the large number of applicants and the difficulties in scheduling, applicants should be prepared to attend for assessments at short notice during the above period. The Institute cannot make special arrangements for those who do not respond to, or are not available to deal with, correspondence in respect to suitability tests / interviews.
Applicants must apply through the CAO by 1st February 2012 (entry into first year).

Suitability Test information for Architecture (DT101)

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Applicants will be called to sit the suitability test as follows:-

DATE:	TIME:	APPLICANTS LIVING IN ...
Monday, 2nd April 2012	9am	Dublin
Monday, 2nd April 2012	1:30pm	Donegal All other places in Ireland except Dublin / Co. Dublin (Surnames A - L)
Tuesday, 3rd April 2012	9am	Co. Dublin All other places in Ireland except Dublin / Co. Dublin (Surnames M - Z)
Saturday, 28th April 2012	11am	All International Other EU Advanced Entry (Please note: Those who have applied for first year also will already have their test date assigned)

Applicants for programme DT101 are required to sit a suitability test which will be used to determine which applicants are called to interview.

Applicants who do not meet the required standard in the suitability test will not be called for interview and will not be considered further for the programme.

The test includes assessment in creativity, spatial and verbal reasoning and has been designed to be architecture specific.

Past papers are not available for distribution.

Results of suitability tests will be posted to applicants approximately three weeks after tests take place.

Audition / Interview information for Architecture (DT101)

Sample interview questions for Architecture:

When did you first develop an interest in architecture?
Do you know what an architect does (in very general terms)?
Why do you feel you have an aptitude for architecture?
Are you reading any books on architecture at the moment?
Can you say something about any architect?
Have you an interest in particular building?
Can you give a description of a building which is of particular interest to yourself?

While a portfolio is not mandatory for the Architecture interview, it should be noted that most interviewees have a portfolio with them when being interviewed.

The portfolio may contain:-

Photographs of buildings, people and places.
Imaginative drawings and paintings of buildings, people and places.
Sense of composition.
Quality of presentation.
Quality of drawings, use of pencil or pen or other media.

Audition / Interview information for Drama (DT529)

DIT will then send out an audition request form, which applicants must complete and return to DIT. All applicants, including Mature applicants and Advanced Entry applicants must participate in the audition. The audition usually consists of:

A practical group workshop
Performance of a 2-3 minute monologue from a play of your choice (something close to your own age range, experience and social context is recommended)
A short written response to a set text

Audition / Interview information for Music (DT501 & DT527)

On the same day as the audition, candidates are required to sit a short written paper and an aural paper.

- View 2010 Sample Written Paper
- A composition portfolio may be submitted for consideration.
- Audition and written / aural tests: 5th - 8th April 2011 (provisional date)
A high standard of performance is expected. The audition consists of a performance of two contrasting works on the principal instrument / voice and may include a sight-reading test and scales.
DT501 does not cater for rock / pop music or electronic instruments.
Please refer to the information below for audition requirements relevant to your instrument / voice:

Audition / Interview information for Commerical Modern Music (DT506)

All applicants must attend an assessment. In order to book an assessment you must complete an assessment application form. The assessments for 2012 entry will commence in November 2011.

The format of your assessment depends on the stream in which you wish to specialise. You must choose one stream- either guitar, bass, drums vocals or songwriting. This is what you will be assessed on. We are looking for basic semi professional level of performance at your assessment/ audition. We welcome self taught musicians and the ability to read music is not essential. Nonetheless, we do expect a decent level of gigging experience. We encourage individuality and personality in a musician but also want to make sure that you are not ultimately limited by poor technique.

The assessment process will include an hour long presentation where you will learn about all aspects of life at BIMM Dublin and the courses we offer. This is an integral part of your assessment which you must attend otherwise your assessment is not complete. BIMM staff will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have.

You will be sent a confirmation letter with some more detail once you have been given the time and date of your assessment. The following is a basic idea of what to expect in each assessment, and is subject to change:

All assessments will require musicians to demonstrate their standard of musicianship, technique, aural perception and theory.

In guitar, bass and drum assessments you will perform a prepared piece which is no longer than 4 minutes long. This should be a piece you are comfortable playing. You may wish to bring a backing track for your performance but this is not mandatory.

In the vocal assessment, you will choose a track to perform from a set list of songs. You will be given the list of songs to choose from in advance and we will provide the backing track for your performance at the assessment.

In the songwriting assessment you will be expected to perform some of your original work backed up with examples of your preparation material. In addition you will need to demonstrate your level of instrument skills on either guitar or keyboards.

At your assessment you will be able to gain extra points to add to your Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) points.