Advertising & Graphic Design

This one year course is ideally suited to the student who has a creative flair and is interested in pursuing a career in Graphic Design or Advertising. It combines essential drawing skills with the use of modern creative media applications such as InDesign, Dreamweaver and Illustrator. This is a practical course providing students with the technical skills necessary for a career in Graphic Design. Students supplement their studies one day a week with work experience in advertising agencies or other related areas.

Awarding Body:
Further Education & Training Awards Authority (FETAC)/QQI Graphic Design Award 5M1995

Career & Employment Opportunities:
This course can lead to careers in the advertising, printing or web design industries. Students may also progress to degree programmes at participating Higher Level Institutions. A video guide to the CAO for QQI/Further Education applicants can be viewed here.

Minimum Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standards of education. A proven ability in Art would be an advantage & students should have an interest in art & design. Exemptions may be granted to mature students. All entry is subject to interview.

Subjects:
Design
Drawing
Design Skills
Typography
Graphic Design Skills

Visual Graphics
Desktop Publishing
Web Authoring
Computer Illustrated Graphics

General
Advertising
Communications