Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The Graphic Design Level 6 course is an advanced program designed for students with prior experience in art and design who wish to elevate their technical and conceptual expertise. The curriculum focuses on refining design thinking, illustration, and typography while introducing modern digital competencies like motion graphics and web development. A standout feature of the course is its professional orientation, where students engage with real-world clients, deliver design pitches, and participate in industry workshops and conferences.
Certificate in Graphic Design – QQI Level 6 – Award Illustration 6M5150
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Design Skills
Drawing
Illustration
Typography
Computer Illustrated Graphics
Web Authoring
Work Experience
Communications
*Course content is subject to change
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
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, the performing arts 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.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Graphic design, UI/UX, marketing and publishing studios, freelance design and illustration work, book design, motion graphics, film, and media. Web design and development companies, branding, and advertising agencies, print companies and large multinationals in Ireland and abroad.