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Welcome to Horizon ’25, our annual Creative Media Showcase of work from the Creative Media cohort of students at MTU Kerry Campus.  

Each year students from a range of creative media programs work independently – or collectively – on their ideas and stories, which are broad and varied, but all of which seek to illustrate what has been learned and achieved over the previous four years.

This digital exhibition of work, which accompanies the Seminar series, showcases the diversity of media creations, from lens-based media, radio and film documentary, 2D and 3D animation, design communications, illustration and comics.  

Particular congratulations to our 2025 cohort of students on completing their programme and all that has been achieved along the way.  

We cannot say what will be over the Horizon line for each of you, but wish you every success in striking out into the unknown, finding your bearings, advancing along your chosen path. 

Animation

Over the last year our final year Animation students have explored every facet of Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design and in their final year projects they have opted to specialise in their preferred areas. From beautifully imagined graphic novels for children and adults, to complex and carefully constructed 2D and 3D animations, every project is anchored in research and development and creative curiosity, brought to life through an array of visual media. 

Once again this year our media students joined with the MTU Cork School of Music students, to bring their stories to life through composition and scores which were recorded on site in CSM facilities. Actors from our Cork campus contributed to films and voiceovers of animations.  

We hope the work is testament to the magic that can happen when great students from Ireland and abroad work together across departments, schools and campuses at MTU.

https://www.mtu.ie/courses/mt811/

Film

All elements of media crafting are woven into our film-makers during their time with us on the BA (HONS) in TV, Radio and New Media Broadcasting programme. As part of their time here students undertake research, evolve their ideas into scripts and storyboards, and respond – with curiosity and creativity to the world around them –  through lens-based media, film and sound, fact and fiction.

These media operators are reflective, talented and personable; they are also dynamic forerunners in collaboration; this year we saw our wonderful Kerry writers and directors work alongside the musicians and actors and voice artists from MTU Cork Campus, to bring these stories to life.

https://www.mtu.ie/courses/mt811/

Design & Audio

This year’s design showcase features a vibrant and imaginative collection of illustration and graphic novels created by final-year students. Each project reflects the unique voice and visual storytelling abilities of its creator, ranging from whimsical character-driven tales to thought-provoking narratives tackling contemporary themes. The showcase demonstrates a high level of technical skill and creative vision, with diverse styles and mediums on display—including digital comics, hand-drawn illustrations, and immersive visual sequences. It served not only as a celebration of the students’ academic journeys but also as a compelling glimpse into the world of visual storytelling.

In the world of sound and music, our radio students are talented, flexible, professional and reliable, these students captured an array of challenging on-site locations and studio recording sessions. 

https://www.mtu.ie/courses/mt811/