CIT - Cork Institute of Technology

Full-time course duration:

4 Years (8 semesters)

Admission Requirements:

Leaving Certificate in six subjects, (including English or Irish), two of which must be at least Grade C3 at Higher Level, plus portfolio. There is no specific requirement for Mathematics. Grade B2 or higher in Foundation Level Mathematics is recognised as one of the subjects.

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Leaving Cert Subjects:

Helpful subjects are Art, and English.

Course summary

The course pays particular attention to the development of each student's ability to respond to visual design problems in an individual, inventive and creative manner. The program aims to produce graduates who can display the capacity for innovation in the area of Visual Communications(Level 8).

Further studies

Graduates are eligible to apply for the BA in Art & Design Teaching while honours graduates may be eligible to apply for a post-graduate degree at Masters Level. Graduates are also eligible to become members of the Institute of Designers of Ireland.

Department(s)

Media Communications

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The course aims to produce graduates who will be knowledgeable, capable and highly motivated in the practice and theory of Visual Communications. It aims to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to effectively function as a designer at an independent and professional level. The course pays particular attention to the development of each student's ability to respond to visual design problems in an individual, inventive and creative manner. By developing student’s research, design planning and production skills the course aims to produce graduates who can display the capacity for innovation in the area of Visual Communications.

Through the course structure, students develop their knowledge of the design process, production techniques and the professional business environment. It incorporates areas such as design principles and practice, creative image making, typography, creative technology, print technology, illustration, photography, video, contextual and business studies. This course also has academic modules, which are designed to develop the students’ knowledge of visual culture through research, argument construction, written communication and presentations.

Further Studies

Suitably qualified graduates eligible are to apply for:

• Higher Diploma in Arts for Art & Design Teachers
  may be eligible to apply for:
• MA in Public Relations with New Media
• MA in Journalism with New Media

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