Program Overview

Certificate in Art and Design

Overview

The Certificate in Art and Design is a comprehensive foundation-level programme, providing the perfect introduction to disciplines within interior design, fashion, and graphic communication design.

Why Study the Certificate in Art and Design at Griffith College?

Our one-year Level 6 Art and Design foundation course offers an extensive introduction to various fields within art, design, and communication. This course serves as an ideal stepping stone towards any Level 8 design degree, providing exposure to a wide range of design disciplines, including Fashion, Graphic Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Illustration, and Textile Design.

Intake Dates

• Dublin - Part-Time - September 2025
• Dublin - Full-Time - September 2025

Course Details

Semester One

• Creative Studio Projects 1: The aim of the module is to give learners a chance to explore their skills in new media and experiment with art and design tools and techniques and interdisciplinary approaches.
• 2D Freehand Drawing Techniques: The aim of the module is to enable the learner to develop skill in the use of analytical drawing as a means of communicating design ideas.
• Digital Design Tools 1: The aim is to enable the learner to develop skill in the use of selected software through experimenting with software through the use of montages, layout and other presentation skills.
• Design Principles: The aim of the module is to enable the learner to appreciate more complex principles of design and to allow this learning is applied to specific design functions.

Semester Two

• Creative Studio Projects 2: The aim of the module is to draw upon the summation of knowledge and skills acquired during the first-semester experience.
• 3D Freehand Drawing Techniques: The aim of the module is to encourage learners to use freehand drawings as a means of communication and to develop the learners’ awareness of the importance of graphics in everyday life.
• Digital Design Tools 2: The aim of the module is to investigate the design complexities of compositional layered image-making using industry-standard software such as Photoshop, Image Ready, In-Design, Illustrator.
• Visual Culture & Theory: The aim of the module is to enable learners to compare and contrast different historical periods and styles in art and design and understand their evolution through time.

Timetables

• Full-Time Timetable: The timetable will be made available closer to the course start date.
• Part-Time Timetable: Part-Time (PDF file)

How to Apply

• Entry Requirements: There is NO portfolio requirement for this course.
• English language: Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to provide proof of English proficiency.
• How to Apply: All applicants must apply to Griffith College directly.

Fees

• Tuition Fees:
  • Irish/EU citizens, living in Ireland: EUR 6,850.00 (Full-Time), EUR 4,150.00 (Part-Time)
  • Irish/EU citizens, living abroad: EUR 7,000.00 (Full-Time)
  • International: EUR 7,000.00 (Full-Time)
• 2% Learner Protection Charge: All QQI accredited programmes of education and training of 3 months or longer duration are covered by arrangements under section 65 (4) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012.
• QQI Award Fee: Please note that a QQI Award Fee applies in the final year of all QQI courses.

Progression

• Academic Progression: Graduates of this course have the option to continue their studies at Griffith College.
• Career Progression: Throughout the Certificate in Art and Design, you will have gained valuable design experience, built a strong foundation of creativity, and covered a diverse range of topics. There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including Web Design and Development, Design and Projects Manager, Interior Designer, 3D Visualiser, Graphic Designer, Marketing Consultant, Designs & Product Manager, Management Consultant, Interaction Designer, UX Designer.