Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course prepares learners for a rewarding career in the creative industries. All learners have access to computer design facilities using industry standard software from Adobe Creative Cloud- Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and Dreamweaver. Learners study a range of project-based modules, learn design principles and develop creative problem solving skills. Final year learners will exhibit their work at our end-of-year exhibition in the Institute.
BTEC Higher National Certificate in Art & Design - Graphic Design Level 6+ equivalence on the NFQ achieved after year 1.
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Art & Design - Graphic Design Level 6+ equivalence on the NFQ achieved after year 2 (603/0909/X).
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Year One - HNC
Professional Development
Contextual Studies
Techniques and Processes
Ideas Generation
Typography
Digital Graphics
Print Graphics
Printmaking
Photography
Year Two - HND
Professional Practice
Advanced Contextual Studies
Packaging Design
Editorial Design
Web Design
Branding and Identity
Digital Animation
Components subject to change
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
Career Progression
- Freelance Graphic Design
- Junior Graphic Designer
- Branding
- Infographics
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Motion Graphics
- Editorial Design
- Packaging Design
- Illustration