Illustration & Digital Design
This course aims to upskill prospective students that graduated in visual arts programmes some time ago and need to update their creative digital skills.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Candidates should be able to demonstrate an interest in Illustration. It is targeted at students with a specific interest in this sector who are willing to get involved and participate during the college year. Since places on the course are limited, applicants will be interviewed.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
On completion, students will have a strong portfolio of work that will facilitate their progression to a range of advanced courses, including:
• that graduated in visual arts programmes some time ago and need to update their creative digital skills. Including photographers, designers, animators, illustrators, artists etc.)
• or that work in the creative digital industry and need to update their creative digital skills -e.g. photographers, designers, artists
• or that are returning to creative education after a break from the industry
• who want to make a greater dynamic impact on social media through eye-catching dynamic and logical design
• or any individual who attained a QQI level 5 in a creative visual field (photography, design, animation, illustration, art etc.)
Further information
Course commencement date: 07/09/2026.
All PLC courses have a non-refundable €50 acceptance/registration fee. In addition to this fee, please note that specialist training costs, material costs, or professional fees may apply to some courses.
Full information about the supports available for students on further education courses is available at www.studentfinance.ie
Apply online. See "Application Weblink" above.
This course aims to upskill prospective students that graduated in visual arts programmes some time ago and need to update their creative digital skills. Including photographers, designers, animators, illustrators, artists etc, or that work in the creative digital industry and need to update their creative digital skills -e.g photographers, designers, artists, or that are returning to creative education after a break from the industry, or any individual who attained a QQI level 5 in a creative visual field (photography, design, animation, illustration, art etc.)
This course focuses on creating visual art, imagery, design and illustration, especially in the digital world. Upgrade your skills in Adobe, drawing and digital art. Learn about composition, typography, graphic design and illustration in a supportive creative environment in a college with a track record of delivering creative courses to the highest level. Students receive a free Adobe CC software suite licence, for use in college and at home.
ERASMUS+
Eligible students may also be selected for work experience under the Erasmus+ programme abroad.
Certification: NFQ Level 6 QQI Award in Illustration 6M5150.
Drawing (6N3569)
Painting (6N3452)
Animation Drawing (6N4907)
Graphics & Animation (6N4979)
Computer Illustration Graphics (6N5445)
Illustration Skills (6N5446)
Digital Imaging (6N3727)
Communications (6N1950)
Personal & Professional Development (6N1949)
6M5150 - Illustration.
Dublin College Stillorgan,
Old Dublin Road, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, A94 P861
t: 01 288 0704
e: info@stillorgancfe.ie