| Course Name |
Art Graphic Design & Art Portfolio Preparation |
| Course Provider |
Galway Community College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Galway & Roscommon ETB |
| Course Code |
5M1995 |
| 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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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Course Content |
Aims
This course is designed to provide the skills needed to pursue a career in the area of graphic design and provide candidates with a comprehensive portfolio suitable for entry into third level institutions. |
| FET Code |
5M1995 - Graphic Design |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Expand+Award Title: Graphic Design QQI Level 5 - QQI Award Code:
5M1995
Special Features
Build and create your portfolio for third level including drawing, design, computer generated image processing Innovative and exciting design solutions on the late...
Hide-Award Title: Graphic Design QQI Level 5 - QQI Award Code:
5M1995
Special Features
Build and create your portfolio for third level including drawing, design, computer generated image processing Innovative and exciting design solutions on the latest computer software.
Please Note
Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.
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| Course Fee |
GCC Registration Fee of €250 applies to all courses
€200 Government Levy Fee applies to all except:
- Those in receipt of Back to Education Allowance.
- Medical Card Holders (valid at time of Registration).
- Those in receipt of a SUSI Grant.
- Those on a VTOS scheme.
An additional QQI Certification Fee applies to all students except Medical Card Holders and Social Welfare recipients. This is payable in January of the academic year. |
| Financial Support |
Further information is available at www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
Students who accept the offer of a place on a course must pay a non refundable deposit of €50.00. |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Modules
Combined Materials - (5N0764 )
Communications - (5N0690)
Computer Illustrated Graphics - (5N1929)
Design Skills - (5N0784 )
Desktop Publishing - (5N0785)
Drawing - (5N1862)
Graphic Design Skills - (5N1978 )
Work Experience - (5N1356 )
Work Experience
Work experience takes place one day per week throughout the academic year. |
| Entry Requirements |
QQI Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Progression Opportunities:
The Graphic Design PLC course is devised in such a way as to provide the applicant with opportunities to develop both in visual expression, communication and cultural diversity. Briefs are written in order to prepare portf...
Hide-Progression Opportunities:
The Graphic Design PLC course is devised in such a way as to provide the applicant with opportunities to develop both in visual expression, communication and cultural diversity. Briefs are written in order to prepare portfolios of visual art work which are of exceptional standard and ready for assessment into 3rd Level institutions in Ireland and abroad.
Past students have been award places in Colleges such as: NCAD
GMIT
AIT
Bristol University
Career Opportunities:
Completion of this course enables students to enter the commercial world of Graphic Design introduced through the Work Experience module and provides the student with the skills needed to succeed in the ever growing sector.
Whether you enjoy painting, I.T., creating moving images or inventing new ideas, this course can be a gateway into such diverse areas within the Design world i.e. Film Making, Advertising, Design, Media Design & Visual Communications.
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 091 755464 / 091758054
Email: gcc@gretb.ie
Website: www.galwaycc.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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