Graphic Design & Illustration (Level 5)
Overview
Graphic Design covers a multitude of Print and Advertising design. A Graphic Designer is as likely to be designing the signs for supermarkets as designing the packs on the shelves, illustrating technical manuals, illustrating childrens books or designing magazines and newspapers. This course aims to develop the students creative and technical skills which are necessary to pursue a career as a Graphic Designer.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate (5 passes)
Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
Applicants of mature years will be considered on their merits
Students should present samples of drawing or design work at interview
Course Outline
- Graphic Design
- Production of practical design projects to a professional client visual standard
- Illustration
- Design & illustration of projects which introduce students to photography, painting, collage and other media
- Design Methodology
- Focus on development of ideas and correct procedures
- Desktop Publishing
- Computer Graphics
- Appreciation of Art/Craft/Design
- Drawing
- Communications
- Work Experience
Facilities
Fully equipped iMac room with
packages including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and In-Design
Duration
One-year full time.
Progression
Students may apply to range of Higher Education Institutions through the Higher Education Links Schemes.
Certification
FETAC (NCVA):
- Graphic Design, Level 5, AGDXX
