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BA in Graphic Communication Design
Griffith College Dublin (GCD)
The BA in Graphic Communication Design is a three-year level 7 degree course available on a full-time basis. This challenging degree will teach you how to continuously respond with creativity, and create innovative visuals while developing a keen understanding of consumer culture and market trends.
- Achieve an honours degree in Graphic Communication Design in three years.
- Investigate up-to-the-minute tools and trends of the trade, including introductory and advanced web design.
- Full access to Student Adobe Creative Cloud – All apps plan, which gives you 20+ cutting-edge creative tools for desktop, mobile, and web.
- A broad range of modules, including business and marketing aim to prepare the students for the Design industry.
- Receive a solid foundation in traditional design practices alongside modern concepts of graphic design and develop your skills and style across multiple media.
- Learn to think creatively when faced with design challenges, adapt to industry changes, and recognise key trends and the integral role of target markets and consumer culture in their design.
Dublin, Ireland
| Course Code | GC480 |
| College Name | Griffith College Dublin (GCD) |
| Course Category | Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Graphic Art |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Ordinary Bachelor Degree |
| Course Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Course Duration | 3 Years |
| Course Times | Full & Part-Time |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | Ordinary Bachelor Degree |
| Entry Requirements | There is NO portfolio requirement for this course. CAO Applicants / Applicants under 23 years of age: Applicants under 23 years of age on 1st of January of the year they wish to enter must apply through the CAO system. Candidates will need to have obtained a minimum of 5 O6/H7 grades, including a language (English, Irish, or another language). Candidates with equivalent grades from FETAC colleges and those holding awards including BTEC qualifications will also be considered. Applicants over 23 years: Applicants who are 23 years of age on or before the 1st January the year the course begins are considered mature learners and will be asked to submit a copy of their ID (passport or driving license) only. |
| Career Path | Through the BA (Hons) in Graphic Communication Design, you will have gained valuable design experience, built a strong foundation of creative skills, and covered a diverse range of topics. As a graduate of the BA (Hons) in Graphic Communication Design, you will have the experience to work within a wide variety of areas. Our previous graduates are employed in many fields including design agencies, graphic design, advertising, web design, game design, broadcasting, post-production for television and film, illustration, and promotion. The visual experience, both online and offline, is becoming more important with a large variety of mediums and platforms to cater to - this has resulted in a greater demand for skilled designers and a broader range of careers available to graduates. There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including: - Web Designer - Communications and Marketing Officer - Game Designer - Materials Consultant - Graphic Designer - Media Officer - Telecommunications Network Designer - Retail Store Designer - Film and Set Design Associate |
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