| Course Name |
Graphic Design & Illustration |
| Course Provider |
Marino College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| Course Code |
5M1995 415 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Fairview |
| Course Content |
Course Aims
The aim of this one year course is to facilitate students to produce a highly creative and informed portfolio. The focus of the course is to enable students to explore and experiment with a range of artistic mediums both traditional and technical. On completion of the course, students are eligible to progress to third level education both in Ireland and abroad in the area of Fine Art or to directly pursue a career in Graphic Design
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| FET Code |
5M1995 - Graphic Design |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award
Level 5 Graphic Design Award 5M1995
Garda Vetting
Students applying for courses involving working with children and or vulnerable adults, are required to undergo Garda Vetting procedures prior to commencing placements. If, as a result of the outcome of the Garda Vetting procedures, a student is deemed unsuitable to attend clinical or other professional placement he/she may be required to withdraw from the course. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+Course Costs
Registration fees apply. However it is important that students should budget to cover the cost of the various student services - similar to the requirements of Third Level Colleges. These costs include examination fees, insurance, regis...
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Registration fees apply. However it is important that students should budget to cover the cost of the various student services - similar to the requirements of Third Level Colleges. These costs include examination fees, insurance, registration charges, books and where required - uniforms and specialised equipment. Details of these charges are available on request from the college. There are no fees for tuition. No refund of course costs will be issued after 30th September.
In addition, students are liable for a €200 participation contribution, imposed on all PLC courses. The following categories of student are exempt from paying the contribution.
Full current medical card holders in their own right and their dependent children.
Those who are eligible under the student grant Scheme
Those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance or VTOS allowances.
Please note evidence that you are in receipt of any of the above must be provided before an exemption can be implemented. Therefore, initially only those who produce a full medical card in their own right will be exempt. All others must pay the €200 contribution and it will be refunded when their eligibility is confirmed.
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| Financial Support |
Expand+Students attending full-time approved courses at Marino College are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. The Grant is based solely on income and where students wish to proceed with an application it is necessary to apply to one's local Educati...
Hide-Students attending full-time approved courses at Marino College are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. The Grant is based solely on income and where students wish to proceed with an application it is necessary to apply to one's local Education & Training Board.
More information available from www.susi.ie
Back to Education Allowance
The Back to Education Allowance is a scheme which enables anyone in receipt of benefits eg Jobseekers Allowance or One Parent Family Payment to enrol on a Post Leaving Certificate or Adult Education course and continue to keep their benefit. For more information on the schemes you can contact your local Social Welfare Office.
Back to Education Initiative
The Back to Education Initiative provides part-time Further Education Programmes for young people and adults. The aim is to give people an opportunity to combine return to learning with family and other responsibilities. Priority is given to early school leavers, participants can retain their benefits and there are no course charges.
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| Interview |
All eligible applicants will be interviewed. You may need to bring a portfolio to some interviews. |
| Application Date |
Application for all courses can be made online. See application weblink field below. Otherwise applications should be made directly to Marino College of Further Education, Connolly House, 171 North Strand Road, Dublin 1. Telephone: 01 8557116. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content Overview (or Year One)
Design Skills
Drawing
Graphic Design Skills
Communication
Work Experience
Desktop Publishing
Typography
Print Making
Ceramics
Painting
Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design
Work Placement
Work experience will be organised throughout the course year where students will have the opportunity to work in the field of art and design. |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate standard including Leaving Certificate Applied. All applicants will be interviewed.
It is also recommended, but not entirely necessary to have studied art at leaving cert level. Students should demonstrate, at interview, an ability in visual arts via a basic portfolio of work relating to art and design, particularly drawing skills. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Future Prospects
Graduates of this course have gone on to study degree courses in Visual Communications, Fine Art and other related courses in institutions such as DIT, NCAD and IADT Dun Laoghaire.
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 01 8557116
Fax: 01 8554064
Email: marinofe@eircom.net
Web: www.marinocollege.ie |
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