- Why Graphic Design?
- Course Overview
- Career Opportunities
- Entry Requirements
Why Graphic Design?
Learn the skills to create industry standard graphics, for print and online. This course will take you through the popular Adobe tools used in the industry, so you can get up and running. You will learn essential techniques graphic designers and publishers use for print media such as brochures and books, designing logos, creating pdf documents and more. This part-time course concentrates on the fundamentals of the Adobe platforms essential for the desktop industry and people in marketing and communications roles.
Reasons why this course is for you:
- Are you seeking to master Adobe Software in order to enter the area of Graphic design or the Publishing Industry? The part-time Diploma in Desktop Publishing at IBAT College Dublin will give you these skills you need.
- Are you looking to bring your skills up to industry level standards in the area of graphics and design?
- Are you looking to gain skills in the use of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat?
- Are you looking for an additional skill to aid you in your marketing career?
- Do you want the kind of knowledge that would be an important asset in the printing and publishing sectors?
- Small class sizes ensure individual attention and support
Course Overview
This programme will be of interest to you if you are an existing desktop publisher/graphic designer, are a beginner looking to gain skills in the Adobe suite of applications (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat), or are seeking upskill to a career into the following creative areas, desktop publishing, graphic design, advertising, marketing, online digital publishing.
The course consists of four modules which cover the four main applications:
- Adobe InDesign – used to design and layout publications such as brochures, magazines and posters.
- Adobe Illustrator – a vector graphics editor and is used for illustration design for logos, graphics and simple layouts.
- Adobe Photoshop – a graphics editing programme that is used to edit, retouch and prepare images for publishing on the Web and in print.
- Adobe Acrobat – a PDF editor that can view, create and manipulate Portable Document Formats (PDF).
On completion of the Diploma in Web Design graduates will be able to:
- Display competence in creating artwork (design, colour, layout) for digital media and for use in print media
- Display competence in the basic creative and technical aspects of image editing and manipulation
- Design professional looking material using industry leading software
What is a Professional Diploma?
An IBAT Professional Diploma is a focused, short duration practical course that consolidates, upskills and/or reskills learners in a professional area. They are stand-alone qualifications that do not lead to an award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
Assessment
To be awarded the Diploma in Desktop Publishing, you must successfully complete all coursework.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of this programme, you will be ready to succeed in positions such as desktop publisher in the media, advertising, and communications industries. The skills gained from this course are also useful if you work in marketing and are involved in the preparation of marketing materials.
This course will support your ambitions to work in a graphic design studio, printing business, or in a support role in a marketing department. You may undertake jobs such as:
- Graduate Graphic Designer
- Desktop Publisher
- Freelance Designer
- Marketing and Communications roles
Academic Progression Opportunities
After completing this course, you could continue your studies with IBAT College Dublin’s Diploma in Web Design
Entry Requirements
This course has been developed for those with little or no prior publishing experience, but a desire to understand computational approaches to solution provision. You will learn the fundamental concepts and terminology of the software utilised and develop skills in designing materials for publication. The course assumes that you do not have a publishing background, but a basic computing ability is required.
Minimum computer requirements for this online course
- Windows 10 or Apple Mac computer but must have a minimum of 8 GB of memory as this will provide a much better learning experience.
- Computer processor Core i3, i5, or higher.
- Good reliable broadband connection.
Important information
All students must have access to an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription to do the course. You can sign up to a subscription with Adobe using your IBAT student email address and save up to 60% on the monthly fee. For this course, you will need to install Adobe Illustrator (Ai), Adobe Photoshop (Ps), Adobe InDesign (ID), and Adobe Acrobat.
All students must use their IBAT student email address when communicating with the lecturer or joining online lectures on Google Classroom.
For this course you only need to install Adobe illustrator (Ai), Adobe Photoshop (Ps), Adobe InDesign (ID) & Adobe Acrobat.
All students must use their @ibat email address when communicating with the lecturer or joining online lectures on Google Classroom.
Why Study at IBAT Dublin?
We are Ireland’s leading enterprise-focused third level institution with a special focus on how we guide, support, and mentor our students throughout their college experience and into their working lives.
We know that employers need graduates that can hit the ground running, so we’ve tailored our courses to prepare you to do just that. And if you need an extra hand, our Academic team equipped with years of lecturing and industry experience are ready to support you both in your professional and personal development.
Diverse Programmes
Take your pick of our wide range of courses, each designed with your future in mind.
Expert Tutors
Learn from industry professionals at the very top of their game.
Flexible Learning
Life happens. We get it. Study and achieve your goals on your schedule.
Central Location
Study at one of our two campuses placed in the heart of central Dublin.
Small Class Sizes
Get one-to-one, personalised support from our tutors.
Meet Our Students
Hear from our students as they share why they chose IBAT Dublin and the invaluable benefits they’ve gained from their journey with us.
Study options
You can attend lectures Online or On Campus, offering maximum flexibility with your time and how you learn.
Online Study
On Campus Study
Digital Certification
A Digital Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of an in-class exam for each of the two modules, in addition, you will also receive a Digital Badge.
What is a Digital Badge?
A micro-credential is a compact credential that verifies the achievement of a skill or knowledge gained. A Digital Badge is a visual representation of having earned a micro-credential which can be shared on various online platforms to showcase the earner’s achievement.
Why have a Digital Badge?
Your Digital Badge and Certificate can be shared on social media channels such as LinkedIn and Facebook. Digital Badges can also be added to email signatures, displayed on resumes or added to recognised achievement platforms such as Badgr, Credly and OpenBadges. These are a great way to communicate your knowledge and skills, and highlight your commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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