Certificate
Home Study course
home study
Start Date
Can be started at any time
Price
€687 (Easy-pay plan available)
Duration
Approximately 3 months
- Study Option
- Home Study
- Course Level
- Comparable to level 4 on the NFQ
- Entry Requirements
- 18 years old or over
- Assessment
- 5 practical assignments
- Recognition
- The Graphic Design Academy of Ireland is recognised by the International Approval and Registrations Centre (IARC).
Created for enthusiasts, the course covers fundamental techniques to give you a good knowledge of graphic design. No minimum qualification is required.
Designed around 5 practical assignments, you will incrementally develop your techniques and an understanding of the industry through each assignment.
As a home study student you will have full access to our student area, the Online Learning Centre, which contains course material created by industry experts including: instructional videos, written content and assignments.
Our tutors provide all the support, knowledge and in-depth feedback you need to progress through your course and are always contactable through the Online Learning Centre.
This course can be completed in approximately 3 months*.
*Completion time is based on the approximate time it has taken past students to complete the course. Students have up to 36 months to complete the course.
Topics
The list below provides an overview of the topics covered in this course.
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Introduction to Graphic Design
Explore the history of graphic design and the elements and principles that make up the foundation of these forms of communication. Learn how to:
- Apply elements and principles of graphic design to a defined piece of work
- Evaluate the impact of elements and principles on your own graphic designs
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Imagery in Graphic Design
The four building blocks of graphic design are imagery, colour, typography, and layout. Explore how the first important element, imagery, is used effectively in design. Learn how to:
- Explain how imagery is used in graphic design to create different effects
- Create posters and storyboards for a commercial purpose using imagery
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Colour in Graphic Design
Explore the second important element of graphic design - the use of colour. Learn how to:
- Create graphic designs that use colour theory effectively
- Apply colour schemes to graphic designs that are appropriate for different audiences
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Typography In Graphic Design
Explore the third important element of graphic design - the use of typography. Learn how to:
- Create graphic designs that use typography effectively
- Apply typefaces to graphic designs that relay specific messages
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Layout and Composition in Graphic Design
Explore the fourth important element of graphic design - layout and composition. Learn how to:
- Apply effective layout principles to graphic designs
- Create signage and a brochure for a commercial purpose
Tutors
Our tutor community includes hundreds of talented professionals with both local and international credentials. Here is a sample to illustrate the depth of creative experience that Academy students benefit from:
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Gabriela
FerreiraCourse Tutor
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Jonathan
CliffordCourse Tutor
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Hugo
FelixCourse Tutor
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Bernie
MorrowCourse Tutor
I would certainly recommend the Post Grad Dip to friends or other students looking to gain a professional qualification, so many new skills to learn.
The support I get from the student community and my tutor are essential. It isn't always easy and it's clearly demanding, but the whole experience is extraordinary
This course has taken me on an amazing journey - there has been a lot of learning with tutors who have given constructive feedback to help with progression.
The Graphic Design Academy of Ireland
The Graphic Design Academy of Ireland is part of a network of creative design education brands that offers courses in Interior Design, Garden Design, Fashion Design, Photography and Digital Marketing. Our philosophy is to make high-quality education accessible to all by empowering people to do what they love. Through the power of online and blended learning, our students are able to harness their creativity and practically apply it to succeed in their chosen careers.
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