Graphic Design, Illustration & Design Skills
Graphic Design, Illustration & Design Skills is a new part-time practical course for learners who are interested in learning how to use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for employment or preparing a portfolio. This course is ideal for school leavers who love colour, drawing digital art, or making visuals for social media and to prepare a portfolio. The course would also suit small businesses or individuals who wish to enhance their digital design skills.
Students are introduced to the principles and practices of Graphic Design and Illustration, combining creativity with technical skills to communicate ideas visually to create high quality design work.
Colour Theory; Typography; Composition; Visual Hierarchy; Branding and Digital Illustration Techniques are explored. Through hands-on projects, students will develop proficiency in industry standard design software and encouraged to create a portfolio of original work; promotional materials; logos; publications and digital media designs.
Illustrated Graphics and Design Skills QQI Level 5 are offered for one day.
In addition, a learner can also opt to do the QQI Level 5 Graphic Design Skills module on a Tuesday afternoon. See ref:529197 Graphic Design on www.fetchcourses.ie
QQI Level 5 accreditation is offered. The modules are component modules for the QQI Level 5 Awards in Graphic Design 5M1995 or Interior Design 5M5054.
Progression:
Level 6 QQI Graphic Design
Portfolio for SETU and TUS Graphic & Digital Design Degrees.
Target Award
QQI Interior Design – 5M5054
Start Date: 07-09-2026 Hours/week: 05 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 36 weeks
NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English
Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway
Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
Age Requirements
Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Design Skills | Design Skills (5N0784) | QQI |
| Computer Illustrated Graphics | Computer Illustrated Graphics (5N1929) | QQI |
Understand Graphic Design principles and elements.
Produce designs for print and digital media.
Demonstrate proficiency in a professional design software.
Build and present a professional design portfolio.
Critically evaluate and refine visual communication projects.
Create original illustrations using traditional and digital techniques.
Use typography, colour and layout effectively in design projects.
Produce designs for print and digital media.
Demonstrate proficiency in professional design software.
Build and present a professional design portfolio.
Critically evaluate and refine visual communication projects.