Design & Illustration (ILLUST5 – 5M5048)

Course description

Course Duration One Year Full-time

Leads to NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Creative Media 5M5048

This exciting course introduces students to the wide-ranging discipline of Illustration and helps them gain an improved understanding of the possibilities of image-making.

Through a series of studio-based projects, lectures and excursions students gain the confidence to explore their work on a practical level and the skills to construct appropriate work to form a strong portfolio for admission to higher level education.

Entry Requirements
Candidates should be able to demonstrate an interest in Illustration and Design and when called for interview should bring a selection of creative work. This could include drawing, painting, photography, 3D work or any other work that demonstrates your creative ability.

Progression
Students who successfully complete this course may apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme to a range of third-level courses including:

NCAD – All courses
DLIADT – All visual courses
DIT –all visual courses
A wide range of Colleges in the UK and Europe
For full details of QQI requirements for progression to CAO courses please click here. Simply enter the code for the programme you are interested in or if you are not sure of the code choose the Select by Institution option, then click on Go.

Course content:
Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design
Illustration
Computer Illustrated Graphics
Painting
Printmaking
Graphic Design Skills
Drawing
Communications
Work Experience