Expand+At Coláiste Dhúlaigh we are offering a 2 Year BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Programme. This programme is tailored to meet industry’s needs, we introduce students to the world of design including commercial and domestic interior design, sustainab...

Hide-At Coláiste Dhúlaigh we are offering a 2 Year BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Programme. This programme is tailored to meet industry’s needs, we introduce students to the world of design including commercial and domestic interior design, sustainable architectural design, furniture, lighting, set design and exhibition design. Students gain valuable experience working on live projects, competitions and industry workshops. Our links with industry enable is to offer work placement in the 2nd year. Throughout the 2 years students will create a professional standard portfolio that can lead to employment or advanced entry into the 3rd year of a third level degree programme (pending interview). Trips to European cities like Berlin, Barcelona and Paris are an integral part of the course.

Expand+International Applicants
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to r...

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The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to remain in Ireland, issued by the Immigration section of the Department of Justice. Non-EU learners in certain circumstances may be required to pay a course fee for their course. For further details, please contact the college.

Learners are advised that to benefit from their chosen course they should be proficient in written and spoken English. Learners may be required to do an English Language proficiency assessment as part of the interview process.

Mature Students
The number of mature students attending CDCFE is increasing each year and at present constitutes a significant proportion of our total numbers. Mature students are very welcome and our Learner Support Service will pay particular attention to their learning needs.

Expand+Course Content
This course offers a wide range of modules that cover all areas of 3D and spatial design. We also develop your drawing, graphic design and 3D visualisation skills enabling you to produce professional presentations of your design proje...

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This course offers a wide range of modules that cover all areas of 3D and spatial design. We also develop your drawing, graphic design and 3D visualisation skills enabling you to produce professional presentations of your design projects. Students are introduced to the world of design including commercial and domestic interior design, sustainable architectural design, product, lighting, set design, retail design and exhibition design.

We also focus on personal and professional development, in this area of the course we deliver briefs that give you an insight into the design industry and the challenges involved in design development, helping you communicate yourself and your design work to industry. Students will also get the opportunity to showcase their work at an end of year exhibition which is held at a high profile venue in Dublin.

Software
Current industry standard software is provided throughout the college including AutoCAD 2D and 3D, Google Sketch Up, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.

Expand+Career Opportunities
Interior design and architectural practices, display and merchandising, interior retail management, interior retail buying, product design, furniture design, retail and exhibition design, set design and design for leisure, healt...

Hide-Career Opportunities
Interior design and architectural practices, display and merchandising, interior retail management, interior retail buying, product design, furniture design, retail and exhibition design, set design and design for leisure, health and education industries.

Progression To Degree Level
Advanced entry BA(Hons) Interior and Furniture design courses are available in D.I.T Grangegorman, D.I.T Bolton Street, Griffith College, University of Ulster and University of Wolverhampton and many other U.K. universities. *All advanced entry depends on final grades and standard of portfolio.