CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Ordinary Bachelor

Graphic Design and Illustration - REPLACED with AU234

ATU Donegal
ATU Donegal
Course Code
AU233
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendance
Full Time

Course Summary

Our BA Graphic & UX Design combines the rich diversity of traditional graphic design – logo design, illustration, photography, packaging, signage, posters, billboards, and book design with the more contemporary design of motion graphics, interactive websites, and apps. Alongside igniting students’ creativity and problem-solving skills, the programme is very practical with a focus on real-world challenges and live project briefs that encourage design solutions that are relevant and meaningful.

This programme has been removed from CAO and replaced with AU234.

Graphic Design and Illustration - AU233
Graphic Design and Illustration - AU233

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College Link

College Link > AU233 - Graphic Design and Illustration - REPLACED with AU234

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

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Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

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PLC Progression Links

This course does not appear to accept applicants with Further Education and Training (FET) awards. Please check with the college directly - sometimes this data is not published openly, or special arrangements may be available.

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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Creative

Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.

Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.

Career Progression

This course answers that need, providing our graduates with the processes and skills to launch them into an exciting career in design.

The main employers are: Design Companies, Media Companies, Marketing Agencies, Graphic Design Consultancies, and Web Design

Further Research

College Link > AU233 - Graphic Design and Illustration - REPLACED with AU234

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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