Program Overview

Diploma in Building Information Modelling (BIM) & Graphic Illustration

Overview

This two-semester course creates opportunities for learners to take individual professional design responsibility of their product and their process and develop an ability to lead teams within their disciplines.

Why study BIM and Graphic Illustration at Griffith College?

Through the course, students will:

• Explain key topics and principles surrounding BIM and the benefits to be gained from its adoption.
• Devise and plot design details in a holistic manner with competence, fluency and sensitivity demonstrating a good understanding of the principles of interdisciplinary communication required in presenting projects generated by BIM.
• Use BIM software to produce 2D documentation plans, sections, elevations and to construct complex 3D models to include and building services efficiently, to industry standard.
• Use BIM software to produce specifications of work, time schedules, and costings for the construction industry
• Produce photorealistic images of BIM models and project proposals.
• Light and render buildings to a high degree of expertise while achieving an accurate and aesthetically pleasing visualisation of a proposed design.
• Use Bitmap and Vector Graphics applications to produce graphic illustrations to a required degree of proficiency in order to visually communicate proposals, drawings and specifications to high standards.
• Identify, select and apply appropriate products, materials and fittings based on an understanding of technology and specifications to a professional standard.
• Independently manage BIM projects assigned by others in the built environment.
• Develop advanced building modelling skills relating to protected structures/ historic buildings
• Learners carry out cloud-based daylight and performance analysis.
• Working with teams using BIM 360 (collaboration), develop BIM Management and clash detection skills
• Learners develop an awareness of the BIM relating to costing for Quantity Surveyors.

Course Highlights

• Designed to meet the skills required by industry
• Provides a foundation for participants who wish to progress in the workplace
• Option to further your study with a pathway BIM 3D Modelling
• Friendly, approachable staff provide a supportive learning environment
• Full access to Student Adobe Creative Cloud - All Apps plan, which gives you 20+ cutting-edge creative tools for desktop, mobile, and web

Intake Dates

• Dublin - Part-Time - September 2025

Course Details

Course Modules

• Introduction to BIM (using Revit) (20 ECTS)
• Revit Rendering (5 ECTS)
• Graphic Illustration I (5 ECTS)
• Advanced BIM and BIM Collaboration (using Revit) (20 ECTS)
• Advanced Rendering (5 ECTS)
• Graphic Illustration II (5 ECTS)

Course Contact

• Britt Berentzen
• Design Programme Director
• Dublin Main Campus

Timetables

This course is scheduled to commence on September 2025 at Griffith College Dublin's Main Campus.

This part-time programme runs two evenings per week from 6.30 pm-9.30 pm and every second Saturday from 10 am-5 pm, over two semesters.

How to Apply

Entry Requirements

Applicants to the programme must meet normal QQI requirements, Level 7 or equivalent, award on the National Framework of Qualifications. The applicants require a background from building design and construction-related programmes or a cognate discipline and require prior knowledge in the following areas:

• Proficient in 2D CAD or other architectural technical tools.
• Experience in 3D CAD or other architectural technical tools.

Applicants will be asked to provide a sample of their work/ portfolio.

English Language

If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard.

Fees

Tuition Fees

• Irish/EU citizens, living in Ireland
• Study Mode: Part-Time
• Dublin Main Campus: €4640.00
  • (Inclusive of Tuition Fee €4250.00, Academic Administration Fee €250.00, 2% Learner Protection Charge (€90.00) and €50.00 QQI Award fee)

General Fee Information

An Academic Administration Fee of €250 is payable each September at the start of term. For students starting in the January/February term, €125 is payable in February, and then €250 will be payable each September from then onwards

Direct Debit Scheme

Students wishing to pay for their fees monthly may avail of our direct debit scheme.

Sponsorship

Is your company paying for your course?

They will need to complete a Griffith College Sponsorship Form and send this to the Student Fees Office.

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 whereby, in the event of the provider ceasing to provide the programme for any reason, enrolled learners may transfer to a similar programme at another provider, or, in the event that this is not practicable, the fees most recently paid will be refunded.

QQI Award Fee

Please note that a QQI Award Fee applies in the final year of all QQI courses.

Progression

This course provides a pathway to BIM-related postgraduate programmes.