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FIELD: ARTS, CRAFTS & MEDIA
COURSE DETAILS

GRAPHIC DESIGN /
VISUAL COMMUNICATION

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COURSE CODE: 5M1995
 
COURSE/PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR: MS. N. DALZELL
 
 
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This course will introduce the student to the Art of Graphic Image making using a combination of both digital and traditional skills. The Knowledge acquired during this course allows the student many and varied opportunities for further study and employment.

COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT

  • Design Skills
  • Graphic Design Skills
  • Work- Experience
  • Combined Materials
  • Drawing
  • Communication
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Printmaking

CAREER PROSPECTS

Students who qualify in this area can pursue further study and a career in:

  • Graphic Design
  • Creative & Technical Illustration
  • Typography
  • Editorial Design
  • Web Design
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Exhibition & Event Display
  • Freelance Design

CERTIFICATION

Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC): Level 5 - Certificate in Graphic Design

Due to ongoing developments in FETAC, award names and content are subject to change.

HIGHER EDUCATION

FETAC graduates are eligible to apply to Institutes of Technology and Universities for follow-on courses.

GARDA VETTING

Garda Vetting is a requirement on courses / programmes where students / learners have access to children or vulnerable adults.  Prior to attending work experience students / learners must be vetted by the Gardai.  All students / learners being offered a place on a course/programme will be issued with Garda Vetting forms by post with the course offer. 

Students / learners who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland / Northern Ireland and for whom Garda Vetting is unavailable are required to provide vetting from the relevant police authorities.

     
All our programmes are subject to approval by the Department of Education & Skills and validation by FETAC 
 
   

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