Graphic Design Course Level 6 – Visual Communication & Illustration Advanced Certificate in Graphic Design QQI (Level 6 – 6M5150)

Course Description

This course aims to build on graphic design skills that students would have previously gained experience in art and design disciplines such as graphic design, photography, digital media and other related courses or previous work. The courses enabled students to enhance their approach to design thinking, conceptual development, and graphic design technical skills with a special focus on drawing, illustration, and typography. We also introduce students to motion graphics and web development. The course content provides a progressive approach to learning which includes working with real clients, delivering professional design pitches & presentations, industry workshops, regular trips to galleries, museums and design conferences.

The course concludes with a negotiated major project and group exhibition in a professional gallery space. Students will have developed the skills necessary to work in the graphic design industry or continued study and will have the opportunity to build a professional portfolio.

Course Content

• Design Skills
• Drawing
• Illustration
• Typography
• Computer Illustrated Graphics
• Web Authoring
• Work Experience
• Communications

*Course content is subject to change

We also organise professional workshops in areas of Printmaking, bookbinding, illustration techniques, motion graphics and other area so students can explore and experiment with different skills.
Museum, exhibition, and class excursions play an integral part of the course experience.

Professional Software

Adobe suite is included in course fees and students will build on skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Word Press.

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