Graphic Design & Illustration
(Graphic Design)

INTRODUCTION:

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.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

DURATION:

This is a one-year full-time course.

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.

FACILITIES:

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

FEES:

€50 Registration Fee.
Total = €50.

Please see fees & payment for details.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Graphic Design – Level 5 (5M1995).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

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:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

• Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
• QQI Requirements

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

• 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 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.