IBAT - Diploma in Graphics for the Web Course (FETAC Comp. Award L6)

Duration: 9wk (PT) - Starting: 22nd Sept - Fee: €600 - Course Code: FTGRAW1P - Award: FETAC
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Are you looking for help with your Graphics, Websites and Animation? If so then this is the course for you Contact us now about our Diploma in Graphics for the Web Course.
  • Do you need help designing your website?
  • Are you worried that your site doesn't look good enough?
  • Do you need to improve the standard of graphics on your site?
  • Have you splashed out on Graphic Design only to be dissatisfied with the result?
  • Are you able to critique your Web Designer's Graphic Design work to satisfy yourself they are doing their job properly?
  • Are you wondering why visitors don't stay on your site?
  • Do you want to build better looking sites but don't know where to begin?
We have the course is for you. Contact us now about our Diploma in Graphics for the Web Course.

Course Overview

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This course is for Web Designers who wish to expand their knowledge of Computer Graphics and Animations in order to be able to design more attractive and appealing websites.

This hands on course will give you all the necessary skills to design, build and manage all of your websites graphic content. The course uses industry standard programs such as Fireworks, Flash and Dreamweaver to create design elements such as: Buttons, Banners, Icons and Web Templates, as well as dynamic content such as: Rollovers and displaced rollovers, Navigation menus, animated banners, text effects and galleries.

The course will also reveal the appropriate methodologies for creating a diverse range of digital images and content which has been specifically designed to replicate professional web design practices.

In addition to this our practical assignments are portfolio focused and have been tailored to imitate genuine work practices to give you the best possible chance of getting a job upon completion of the course.

This course is aimed at those looking to improve the visual quality of their design work.It will also be of interest to those who are involved in web design and need to gain a greater understanding of the principles as well as the tools involved in creating graphics for the web.

What are my career prospects

Like many other creative professions web designers depend on a strong portfolio of work to demonstrate prior work or learning experiences. The skills, methodologies and programmes taught in this course will significantly help web designers boost their portfolios, and hence, greatly improve their employment prospects

 

Module
Adobe Fireworks
Adobe Flash
Adobe Dreamweaver

 

Am I eligible for the course?

This course is designed to appeal to Web designers, with basic Web design experience and who have already a working knowledge of Dreamweaver.

Who accredits this course?

This course is certified by IBaT College and FETAC On successful completion of the course you will receive a Diploma in Graphics and Animation for the Web from IBaT College and you will also receive a FETAC Level 5 Component in Computer Graphics.

The course will be graded upon 3 assignments. FETAC is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland, the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) gives people the opportunity to gain recognition for learning in education or training institutions, in the work place and in the community.

How long is the course?

The course is delivered one evening per week from 18.30pm to 21.00pm over 9 weeks.

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View Student Feedback: View Student Feedback from students who completed the IBAT - Diploma in Graphics for the Web Course Course

Tony McDonald- Advanced DTP / Graphics for the Web

"I was looking for a course which would complement my DTP skills and allow me to adopt these skils for use on the Web. This course gave me that missing piece of knowledge, now all our companies printed material exists dymamically and cheaply on our website. This course is a must if you wish to save money on your printing costs."

View the Lecturer Profile: View the Lecturer Profile for the IBAT - Diploma in Graphics for the Web Course Course
Morgan Campbell - Desktop Publishing / Multimedia Lecturer
Morgan has worked in the print and design industry for more than five years. He spent several years working in desk top publishing and graphic design departments in Ireland before travelling to the UK. During this time he worked on numerous high profile marketing campaigns and won several design and marketing awards. In 2007 he returned from England to complete a master’s degree in marketing and oversee the running of his own design and marketing enterprise.
Morgan Campbell Desktop Publishing / Multimedia Lecturer
Mark Dean – Web Design / IS Lecturer
Mark is an IT professional with over 17 years industry experience. Over this period he has accumulated knowledge and skills from numerous sectors ranging from education through to manufacturing and banking. He has been involved in many IT roles including software developer, team leader, systems analyst, and corporate IT trainer. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science from Trinity College and has lectured on both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as professional programmes such as IATI and ACCA. He is the trainer on the Diploma in Web Design and currently maintains the IBAT College Website and Student Portal.
Mark Dean – Web Design / IS Lecturer
John Rowley – Web Design / PHP SQL Lecturer
John Rowley's career spans web development (LAMP), Web Manager and Corporate spokesman (Ryanair), 11 years in software management and development (Symantec, Corel), technical training (PHP, MySQL, Perl, XML, C#, CSS Javascript), technical writing (C++, Java), documentation management and news journalism. He was the first PHP developer in Ireland to achieve Zend PHP Certification and the first technical writer in Ireland to document C++ compiler and application frameworks. He is MySQL Certified and has worked as a consultant / developer for Irish Rail, Suzuki, Nestle, and Eli Lilly. He currently works as a .NET information architect for the ECDL foundation where he develops the centre and candidate administration systems for the ECDL programs in Ireland. On a lighter note, he's also an accomplished standbup comedian, performing regularly in Manchester and Dublin.
John Rowley – Web Design / PHP SQL Lecturer
Cara Martin - Multimedia Lecturer
Cara has been working in the IT Sector for the past 8 years as a Consultant and Lecturer in IT. She Hold a B.Sc in Computer Science and an M.Sc in the field Artificial Intelligence from UCD. Her main areas of expertise are Databases and Web Design. Over the years she has worked with many high profile clients in both the government and corporate sectors.
Cara Martin - Multimedia Lecturer
Keith Feighery - Online Marketing, Sales and Digital Strategy Lecturer
Keith holds a first class MA in Digital Media Technologies. He owns Digital Insights, which is a digital media and social technologies consultancy. He works with clients developing enterprise digital and web strategies and solutions that align with overall business objectives. Keith has developed successful online retail businesses and has over 10 years experience working with large Irish and international software vendors and consultancies such as Eontec, Siebel Systems and Allfinanz.
Keith Feighery - Online Marketing, Sales and Digital Strategy Lecturer
Lisa Donaldson – IT and Business Lecturer
Lisa is an experienced lecturer who has been teaching for over 14 years. During this time, Lisa has taught in both the academic and corporate sectors. She has previously lectured Business and IT subjects at Griffith College and led the Training Teams in Esat BT and Software Paths. Lisa has also founded & managed 2 small businesses and brings extensive real life work experience to her teaching role. She has undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Business and IT from Northeastern University, Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City University. She lectures in Systems Analysis & Design, Business Applications and Marketing.
Lisa Donaldson – Business, Marketing & IT Lecturer

What is the course fee?

The course fee is €600.

How can I make savings on the course fee?

Have a look below at the great discount we are offering on Adobe software. For further information on these savings and payment options, click on the following link:

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What do I get for my fee?

What other benefits do I get for with this course?

Because IBAT College is eligable to use the Adobe Education Store, Students can save up to 80% off the full commerical price of Adobe Software. You will not find a cheaper price for fully licensed Adobe Software anywhere else. The student edition is the same as the normal version it has all the features.

 

Adobe Software Description Student Price Commercial Price
Create Suite 4 Design Premium Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Design Premium software is the ultimate toolkit for crafting precise page layouts, creating stunning images and graphics, developing eye-catching web pages and rich interactive experiences Design Premium combines Adobe InDesign® CS4, Photoshop® CS4 Extended, Illustrator® CS4, Flash® CS4 Professional, Dreamweaver® CS4, Fireworks® CS4, and Acrobat® 9 Pro with additional tools and services € 299 ex VAT € 1,730.00 ex VAT
Adobe Acrobat Pro Communicate and collaborate more effectively and securely with Adobe® Acrobat® 9 Pro software. Unify a wide range of content into a single, organized PDF Portfolio. Collaborate through electronic document reviews. Create and manage dynamic forms. And help protect sensitive information. € 189 ex VAT € 559.00 ex VAT
Create Suite 4 Design Master Leverage the power of Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Master Collection software, a comprehensive cross-media creative environment for designing print, interactive, web, film, video, and mobile content. Design freely with images, vectors, video, and sound, moving easily from page to screen. Master Collection integrates new versions of your favorite Adobe software to keep your creative world growing at the pace of your imagination. Master Collection combines Adobe InDesign® CS4, Photoshop® CS4 Extended, Illustrator® CS4, Acrobat® 9 Pro, Flash® CS4 Professional, Dreamweaver® CS4, Fireworks® CS4, Contribute® CS4, After Effects® CS4, Adobe Premiere® Pro CS4, Soundbooth® CS4, Adobe OnLocation™ CS4, and Encore® CS4 with additional tools and services. € 499 ex VAT € 2,727.00 ex VAT
Photoshop CS4 Extended Get all the features in Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 software — and much more. Whether you work in design, motion graphics, architecture, education, engineering, medicine, or scientific research, Photoshop CS4 Extended is the software for you. Paint directly on 3D models and access all the power of Photoshop for 3D editing and compositing. Experiment freely with nondestructive image adjustments. Composite images, text, and graphics. Work at peak efficiency in a streamlined and flexible interface. Edit motion graphics over multiple frames of imported video layers. And for accurate image analysis and visualization, take advantage of precise measurement, counting, and logging tools. € 169 ex VAT € 349.00 ex VAT
Create Suite 4 Web Premium Tackle websites, applications, user interfaces, and other digital experiences with complete confidence in the power of Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Web Premium software. From world-class image editing prowess to sophisticated code-handling capabilities to multiplatform deployment options, Web Premium is the comprehensive solution for the professional web designer and developer. Web Premium combines Adobe Dreamweaver® CS4, Flash® CS4 Professional, Photoshop® CS4 Extended, Illustrator® CS4, Fireworks® CS4, Acrobat® 9 Pro, Soundbooth® CS4, and Contribute® CS4 with additional tools and services. € 249 ex VAT € 1,655.00 ex VAT
Creative Suite 4 Web Standard Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Web Standard software offers essential tools to design, develop, and maintain websites, interactive experiences, and mobile content. € 199 ex VAT €1,204.95 ex VAT
Creative Suite 4 Design Standard Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Design Standard software is the essential toolkit for print design and production. Boost productivity with exciting new tools that enable the creation of eye-catching digital images and vector graphics, sophisticated page layout, and efficient prepress and production. Work confidently within this tightly integrated creative environment to deliver exceptional print results. Design Standard combines Adobe InDesign® CS4, Photoshop® CS4, Illustrator® CS4, and Acrobat® 9 Pro with additional tools and services. € 199 ex VAT € 449.00 ex VAT
Photoshop Light Room 2 Import, manage, process, and showcase your photographs — from one shot to an entire shoot — with Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 2 software. Master your workflow with powerful sorting, selecting, and organizing tools. Target specific areas of your photos for precise adjustments, or enhance overall color, exposure, and tonal range nondestructively on more than 190 camera raw file formats, as well as JPEG, TIFF, and PSD. Then present your images in dynamic slide shows and interactive web galleries, or use flexible templates to create prints. € 99 ex VAT € 249.00 ex VAT

 

I would like to apply what should I do?

To apply please complete our online enquiry form which will give us the key details to start your application and a member of our admissions team will contact you with further details. Alternatively, please feel free to contact Grainne Hurley our admissions specialist for IT courses on 01 870 5055, to register or to set up a meeting to discuss the course further. You can also email us at enquiry@ibat.ie. If you are satisfied with all the information that you have seen, you also can register online now for this course by clicking the 'Pay fees online' link at the top of this page. This will secure your place on the course and save you time. Please feel free to visit the college anytime and our course content experts will be more then willing to discuss any queries you may have. We look forward to seeing you.

 

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