Program Overview

Certificate in Advanced Rendering

Overview

The Certificate in Advanced Rendering programme comprises a single 5 ECTS module, which is taught over two weeks. This programme is designed to explore and advanced rendering skills using advised rendering software.

Why Study the Certificate in Advanced Rendering at Griffith College

The programme creates opportunities for learners to take individual professional design responsibility for their product and their process and develop an ability to lead teams within their disciplines.

Through the course, students will:

• 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.
• Identify, select and apply appropriate products, materials and fittings based on an understanding of technology and specifications to a professional standard.

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 to 3D Visualisation
• Friendly, approachable staff (who are experts in their fields), 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 - Blended - May 2026

Related Courses

• Diploma in Building Information Modelling (BIM) & Graphic Illustration
• Certificate in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Graphic Illustration
• Certificate in Introduction to BIM (using Revit)
• Certificate in Advanced BIM and BIM Collaboration

Course Details

Advanced Rendering (5 ECTS)

This module enables the learner to develop advanced rendering skills using rendering software. They will be facilitated to research and specify materials, textures, natural and artificial lighting to support an accurate and photorealistic visualization of a proposed design. Learners will focus on the generation of interior and exterior renders from 3D model views, and produce a walkthrough, using advanced rendering techniques. Work-flow skills will be developed through learning by doing.

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 in 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.

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

Tuition Fees

Irish/EU citizens, living in Ireland

Study Mode: Part-Time

• Dublin Main Campus: €687.50

(Inclusive of Tuition Fee €500.00, Academic Administration Fee €125.00, 2% Learner Protection Charge (€12.50) and €50.00 QQI Award fee)

Progression

On completion of this course, participants will have the opportunity to progress on to the Diploma in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Graphic Illustration.

This course also provides a pathway to 3D Visualisation related programmes.