Level 3 Technical Diploma in Art and Design (Graphic Design and Illustration)

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C or above to included Art, English and / or Mathematics or their Level 2 equivalents. Or a Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design with a Merit grade or higher.

You must also have a portfolio of work displaying an interest and ability in Art and Design. Details of this will be confirmed in your email invitation at a later date.

You will also be asked to complete a short Summer Evaluation Project.

You will be required to complete Essential Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and ICT if you do not have a GCSE grade C or above.

 

MODULES MAY INCLUDE:

• Drawing, Painting and Illustration
• Digital Image Creation
• Typography and design for print
• Corporate Identity and Branding
• Digital Photography
• Using Digital Technology in Graphic Design
• Character design
• Design for advertising
• Moving Image Studies
• Art and Design in Context
• How Artists and Designers use 2D materials, processes and Techniques. 
• Motion Graphics
• Digital Fine Art
• Illustration

You will also exhibit your work as part of the course alongside other courses within the creative department. You will work towards a Personal Development qualification and you will be involved in a range of activities designed to improve your employability. 

You would like to progress into a career in the expanding creative industries including advertising, design, illustration and character design.

How to present, exhibit and sell your art, digital image creation, photography, and how artists use 2D materials, techniques, and processes.

The hands-on approach to this course and developing your art and graphic skills using a range of techniques and equipment within our modern and well-equipped Graphic Design, photography and art studios. Exhibiting and selling your work through various student companies. The visits to galleries and exhibitions in Dublin and Belfast. Working on commissions for internal and external clients.

Many of our students progress to further study at a higher level. Some may apply for entry to the University of their choice but many choose to stay with us for the Foundation Diploma in Art & Design. Further study could lead to many career options such as advertising, illustration, animation, or graphic design.