Course Overview

The IBAT Diploma in Desktop Publishing has been specifically designed to teach participants how to use all the main Desktop Publishing Applications. It is open to both new and existing professionals within the Desktop Publishing and Design industries. The course provides students with the skills and competencies required for effective work practices in this sector and will bring students up to industry level standards in the area of graphics and design. The course consists of four modules which covers four main application programs: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat. These are the industry standard programs used for Desktop Publishing.

The course also covers many important aspects of the DTP industry in general. There is a strong emphasis on the importance of a clear understanding of the print industry so that the learners not only know how to use the applications but also fully understand how to send the files to print. The course also examines the design, colour and layout of documents/images for print

What are my career prospects

This course is ideal for those who want to work as Graphic designers or in the Publishing Industry. It is very useful for anyone who works in Marketing and is involved in the preparation of marketing materials.

Am I eligable for the course?

This course is focused on delivering a range of DTP skills to an audience of beginner to advanced DTP Designers. The target group are Designers and Publishers who have good computer skills and some knowledge of the print industry. The course is also open to those completely new to the industry, good computer skills are a prerequisite.

Who accredits this course?

This course is certified by the IBAT College and FETAC. On successful completion of this programme you will receive an IBAT Diploma in Desk Top Publishing and a FETAC Level 6 Component Award in Desk Top Publishing.

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 over 14 weeks.

View the Lecturer Profile: View the Lecturer Profile for the IBAT - Diploma in Desktop Publishing Course (FETAC Comp. Award L6)

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

What is the course fee?

The course fees are €1,495.

IBAT College rewards students who register early for their course with significant savings available on the course fee. For further information on these savings and payment options, click on the following link:

How can I make savings on the course fee?

IBAT College rewards students who register early for their course with significant savings available on the course fee. For further information on these savings and payment options, click on the following link:

What do I get for my fee?

• Full set of bound notes (view sample notes)
• Access to your online student portal (view student portal site)
• Flexible Timetable (view timetable)
• Content Expert Lecturer (view lecturer profiles)
• Excellent college facilities (view college photos)

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.

 

Adobe Software	Description	Student Price	Commercial Price
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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. Alternative please feel free to contact Thomas on 01 8075055 or by email on trussell@ibat.ie.

Learner protection for this programme is provided in accordance with section 43 of the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999.