Graphic Design & Illustration (Graphic Design)

Level 5

Certification

QQI Graphic Design Level 5, Code 5M1995

Overview

Graphic design is a vehicle for communication as well as self-expression. It is about communicating visually in order to inform, educate, entertain or persuade. Graphic designers provide creative, visual solutions for anything from magazine layout to packaging design.

Students will produce a portfolio of design work, including posters, magazine layouts, logo design, book illustration, drawing and more.

You will be encouraged to explore and express your ideas through a variety of media while developing your own unique and individual approach to visual problem solving.

• Graphic Design Skills

Production of practical design projects to a professional client visual standard

• Illustration

Design & illustration of projects which introduce students to painting, collage and other media

• Design Methodology

Focus on development of ideas and correct procedures

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent

For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Students should present samples of drawing or design work at interview

Duration

One-year full time

Facilities

Fully equipped iMac room with
packages including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and In-Design

Work Placement/Experience

Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.