Why Study this course?
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Posted on 19-06-2023 02:05 PM
The fundamentals of illustration, drawing, printing, composition, narrative and sequence are studied through intensive research and development strategies. Students will begin to harness a wide range of techniques and methodologies, through an exploration of image-based visual language.
Projects include: ‘real-world’ commissions; opportunities to collaborate with students from other disciplines; and an extended visual research study trip. Year 3: studio + & international
studio+ is an optional year open to all design students allowing you to engage with the world beyond ncad by gaining practical work experience in the form of internships and industry placements on live commercial,
social
or community projects.
Graphic design builds on the success of the visual communication design programme, retaining its emphasis on crafting and shaping text and image into coherent and inventive stories, visual artefacts, products, systems, services and experiences. The programme further builds on it’s core principle of interdisciplinarity, by expanding into new fields and blending practices in line with the rapidly changing nature of contemporary design and technology. This unique offering, combined with the options of industry placements and study abroad, and in addition to small class sizes and a dedicated team of full time staff, ensures a high quality educational experience which attracts many overseas applicants.
Coursework, essays, practical design projects. Formative assessments take place at key points throughout the year with summative assessments at the end of each academic year. Range of facilities including dedicated studio space, crit/group tutorial spaces, case room with a range of equipment including letterpress, macs, digital cameras, animation, linoprints, wood engravings and monoprinting, photographic studios with facilities for colour and black and white processing. Indicative additional costs individual departments levy material fees as indicated on this page. You should budget for each year of your programme of study and should allow for costs over and above your fees and maintenance, particularly if expensive materials or projects are chosen.
In year 2 you will apply your knowledge and understanding of key theoretical principles through the delivery of integrated thematic and theoretically driven projects. Design briefs are delivered through a combination of studio, contextual and critical study activity that focuses on outputs that connect with personal interests.
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Illustrations can be done by hand, but many recent software allows you to do it digitally. There are a lot of illustration styles that've been developed for hundreds of years, including pencil, ink, and charcoal drawings as well as paintings. Graphic design utilizes software and other digital tools to create products.
Graphic design uses text, formatting, colors, and other elements as tools to gather the audience’s attention.
Course duration one year full-time leads to nfq level 5 qqi award in creative media 5m5048 are you a creative and visual person? do you want to be part of the dynamic visual world? have you ever thought you could be an illustrator, a graphic designer, a fashion designer, a book illustrator, a digital designer, a web designer, a product designer? this stimulating course allows you to focus on your creativity while developing your drawing and digital skills. You will be encouraged and supported in visual research, image making skills, concept development and the aesthetic realisation of ideas in response to inspiring briefs.