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.

COURSE CONTENT

Code Title
5N1978 Graphic Design Skills
5N1288 Illustration
5N0784 Design Skills
5N0785 Desktop Publishing
5N1929 Computer Illustrated Graphics
5N3485 Typography
5N1862 Drawing
5N0764 Combined Materials
5N1356 Work Experience
5N0690 Communications

 

Graphic Design Illustration Level 5

STUDENT CHARGES

Materials €100
QQI Fee €50
Student Services €250
TOTAL €400

Contact Details

Tel: 021 4255500
email: Sinead.OHalloran@Corketb.ie

  • 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.

 

Education Progression Opportunities

MTU Cork: MT823 Visual Communications

TUS Limerick: LC110 -Art and Design (Common Entry)

TUS Athlone: AL863 Graphic and Digital Design

WIT: WD137 Design Visual Communications,

IADT: DL826 Graphic Design

NCAD: AD101 Art and Design (Common Entry), AD102 Graphic Design, AD217-Illustration

UCC: CK101, CK105, CK107, CK108, CK109, CK113, CK117, CK118, CK210, CK301, CK307

WIT: WD137; WD211

Dún Laoghaire, AIT: DL826, AL861

NCAD: AD101; AD102

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie and http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=fetac_ to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

QQI Level 6 awards may have advanced entry options into some Higher Education Institutions

 

Career Opportunities

Graphic designers work in design firms, publishers and advertising agencies. Self-employed.