Graphic Design & Illustration

St. John's Central College

 

Course Name Graphic Design & Illustration
Course Provider St. John's Central College
Alternative Provider(s) Cork ETB
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Course Code 5M1995
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time, Daytime
Location (Districts) Cork City
Course Content

Expand+Graphic design is a vehicle for communication as well as self-expression. It is about communicating visually in order to inform, educate, entertain or persuade. Graphic designers provide creative, visual solutions for anything from magazine layout to...

FET Code Graphic Design, Level 5 - 5M1995
Duration 1 year
Comment Facilities
Fully equipped iMac room with packages including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and In-Design.

Certification
Graphic Design Level 5, Code 5M1995

Work Placement /Experience
Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.
Course Fee

Expand+Upon receipt of a Letter of offer, a successful applicant may secure a place on the programme by paying within 5 working days a minimum deposit. Applicants will forfeit their place of offer if the registration process as laid down is not adhered to.
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Financial Support Maintenance Grants for Students attending Post Leaving Certificate Courses (PLC)

For details of Student Grants go to:
http://www.corketb.ie/grants

All student grant applications are to be made through SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) through
www.studentfinance.ie

For grant queries contact:
Christine Delea
cdelea@stjohnscollege.ie
Interview Interviews: First Round - Week of 3rd April, Animal Care - May 22nd, 23rd & 24th, Second Round - Week of May 29th 2017. Third Round - August / September 2017.
Portfolio Students should present samples of drawing or design work at interview.
Application Date

Expand+Applications for 2017
Applications for all courses can be made online at: www.stjohnscollege.ie

Applications are invited from early January of each year or once the college’s Online Admissions System becomes live.

Step 1
An online application...

Application Weblink Web Page - Click Here
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Courses begin in mid-September with a Welcome & Orientation Session. Participants who do not attend the first day of the course may forfeit their place unless written notice is received to the college admissions office beforehand.
Subjects Taught Combined Materials 5N0764
Communications 5N0690
Computer Illustrated Graphics 5N1929
Design Skills 5N0784
Desktop Publishing 5N0785
Drawing 5N1862
Graphic Design Skills 5N1978
Illustration 5N1288
Typography 5N3485
Work Experience 5N1356
Mature Entry Places Mature students welcome.
Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Careers or Further Progression Education Progression Opportunities
QQI Illustration 6M5150
UCC: CK101, CK105, CK107, CK108, CK109, CK113, CK117, CK118, CK210, CK301, CK307

CIT: CR112; CR220; CR600.
LIT: LC110
WIT: WD137
Dún Laoghaire, AIT: DL826, AL861

See: http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=fetac

Career Opportunities
Graphic designers work in design firms, publishers and advertising agencies. Self-employed.
Further Enquiries Online applications can be made at:
www.stjohnscollege.ie

For further information email:
graphicdesign@stjohnscollege.ie

or contact the college main office at
St John's Central College,
Tel: 021 425 5500
Email: info@stjohnscollege.ie

Course Coordinator
Sinead O’Halloran
Email: sohalloran@stjohnscollege.ie
Course Web Page Web Page - Click Here