Advertising & Graphic Design
This one year course is ideally suited to artistic students who have a creative flair and are interested in pursuing a career in Graphic Design or Advertising.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Education: NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
Careers / Further progression
Career & Employment Opportunities
This course can lead to careers in:
• Advertising
• Printing
• Web Design
Progression
Students may also progress to degree programmes at participating Higher Level Institutions.
Further information
Students are considered to be mature if they are 21 years of age or over. They must be 21 on or before 1 September in the year of entry.
€100
PLC Grants/ SUSI Grants
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) provides a means-tested maintenance grant scheme for those attending full-time further education.
All applications for grants are made on-line through SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Refer to www.susi.ie
Places will be offered upon successful completion of interview.
Advertising & Graphic Design
This one year course is ideally suited to artistic students who have a creative flair and are interested in pursuing a career in Graphic Design or Advertising. It combines essential drawing skills with the use of modern creative media applications such as InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator. This is a practical course providing students with the technical skills necessary for a career in Graphic Design. Students supplement their studies one day a week with work experience in advertising agencies or other related areas.
Awarding Body: QQI – Graphic Design Award 5M1995.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the key skills, knowledge and competencies to
work independently and under supervision in a range of graphic design contexts and or to progress to further and or higher education and training.
Work Experience Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Communications Level 5 Communications (5N0690) QQI
Design Skills Design Skills (5N0784) QQI
Desktop Publishing Level 5 Desktop Publishing (5N0785) QQI
Graphic Design Skills Graphic Design Skills (5N1978) QQI
Drawing Drawing (5N1862) QQI
Personal Professional Development Personal & Professional Development (5N2985) QQI
Image Processing Image Processing (5N1292) QQI
Advertising Advertising (5N0748) QQI
Typography Typography (5N3485) QQI
Computer Illustrated Graphics - 5N1929 Computer Illustrated Graphics (5N1929) QQI
Web Authoring - 5N1910 Web Authoring (5N1910) QQI
5M1995 - Graphic Design
Tel: +353 1 454 0662
Email: info@ccfe.cdetb.ie