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Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Graphic Arts | Graphic Communications | Visual Communications
Area of study
Arts
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


This degree in Graphic Design offers a comprehensive blend of studio practice and critical theory. Students engage in projects centered around typography, image-making, and digital media, developing skills in visual communication and design principles. Industry collaborations provide practical experience, and Erasmus partnerships foster international connections. Graduates pursue careers in diverse fields, including graphic design, marketing, and illustration.

Program Outline


Outline:

  • Year One
  • Studio Practice:
  • Visual Exploration & Design Process
  • What is Design?
  • (Professional Practice)
  • Drawing
  • Design Applications
  • Critical Theory:
  • Introduction to Design
  • Design and Contemporary Society
  • Year Two
  • Studio Practice:
  • Design for Print Media
  • Design for Digital Media
  • Image-Making
  • Design & Career Management (Professional Practice)
  • Drawing
  • Design Applications
  • Critical Theory:
  • Modernism in Design
  • Year Three
  • Studio Practice:
  • Design for Print Media
  • Design for Digital Media
  • Image-making
  • Professional Practice
  • Critical Theory:
  • After Modernism
  • Thesis Preparation
  • Year Four
  • Studio Practice:
  • Visual Communication
  • Professional Practice
  • Critical Theory:
  • Thesis

Careers:

  • Graphic Designer
  • Production Designer (theatre, television, film)
  • Junior Designer
  • Freelance Graphic Designer
  • Marketing Administrator
  • Desktop Publisher
  • Illustrator and Designer
  • Animator
  • Medical Illustrator
  • Printmaker
  • UX Designer

Other:

  • The course is mainly based in a studio where students will work on a wide variety of projects that explore typography, image-making (illustration and photography), and digital media.
  • Supporting the practice-based studio work, critical theory will introduce students to design practice and key issues in the history and theory of design.
  • In Years 3 and 4, several live projects are run with industry, cultural, not-for-profit organizations, and community partners.
  • Summer internships are encouraged and supported.
  • We have a comprehensive Erasmus programme connecting with over 15 European schools of design.
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:


Leaving Certificate Requirements

  • Minimum Number of Subjects: 6
  • Higher Level: 2H5's
  • Other Grade Requirements: Submission of Portfolio

QQI/FET Requirements

  • QQI/FET Award Required: Any full Level 5 or 6 award
  • Level 5: A distinction in 5 modules is required AND Portfolio
  • Level 6: Portfolio required

Mature Applicants

  • Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

  • Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component
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