Design - Graphic Design Communication - Clare Street
This well-established course gives students the opportunity to work creatively in the field of graphic design, by being open to new ideas; developing an ability to problem solve; and being involved in the many commercial, cultural, political, and social contexts through both traditional, new, and emerging graphic design practices.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
3 year specialisation following US800 First Year Art and Design (Common Entry).
Class Contact Hours
Initially 23 hours per week in Year 1; however, as the course progresses, the course of study becomes increasingly self-directed.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Entry into Graphic Design Communication is by competition and selection during US800 First Year Art and Design (Common Entry).
Careers / Further progression
What can I do after this course?
Graduates from the course are well recognised, sought after by industry and can avail of a wide range of employment opportunities both here in Ireland and internationally. Areas of employment include: graphic design, brand identity and strategy, experience design, digital product design, UX/UI design, typographic design, design for screen/web, motion design, film/TV production, illustration, packaging, advertising and systems/service design.
Further information
The course offers a high level of experiential learning through studio-based projects, assignments, workshops, and online activities, which are delivered by a dedicated team that is constantly informed by the changing nature of graphic design practice.
One of the course’s key features is that students have the opportunity to undertake Work Placement, Practice or International Exchange in Year Three. As a result of this initiative, students have been successfully placed in Ireland, Europe, Asia and South America.
On completion, graduates from the course are highly sought after and recognised for their transferable skills as professional graphic designers in areas such as brand identity, experience design, digital product design, UX/UI design, typographic design, design for screen/web, motion design, film/TV production, illustration, packaging, advertising, and systems/ service design.
The course actively encourages a broadening of skills on intellectual, creative, and practical levels in order to become a designer of the future.
Modules at a glance: Design Communication (Graphic Design Project, Typography, Graphic Design Production, Image-making) Critical & Contextual Studies, Placement Practice or Exchange.
Design Communication includes: Design Process, Brand Identity & Strategy, Experience Design, UX/UI Design, Digital Product Design, Web Design, Motion Design, Design for Screen & Print, Book Design, Advertising, Illustration & Photography.
Location
Clare Street Campus, Limerick
Eamon Spelman,
Course Leader
Tel: 061 293395
Email: Eamon.Spelman@tus.ie