Graphic Design Skills
This course is suitable for individuals who want to build a graphic design portfolio to enter art college, take a step towards working as a designer, or learn design skills to improve their design/marketing communications within their organisation. The course is delivered using state of the art industry standard facilities.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
10 weeks. Thursday 18.45 - 21.45.
Further information
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition Fee: €240.
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees is available to:
Individuals on Full Job Seekers Allowance/Benefit, Disability Allowance, or One Parent Family Payment.
Full-time Mulgrave St Campus learners.
Senior citizens.
Please note: Full payment is required to process applications. These discounts apply to tuition only (not materials fees). Proof is required at registration.
Course Description
• Understand the principles of Graphic Design
• Analyse case studies, understand how design works
• Create design projects from brief to final design solution within time constraints
• Critical evaluation of design work done
• Develop design strategies
• Research, understand context and background of project set
• Create sketchbooks and develop ideas
• Understand the balance of design, layout, image, colour and typography
• Understand how to select and scale images
• Develop detailed understanding of typography
• Basic computer skills
• Understand production and print
• Develop presentation skills
• Basic typing skills
Learners will have access to Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud / Web based software for the duration of this course of study only.
5N1978 Graphic Design Skills
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344