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104 Part-time Prospectus 2009 | 2010
Creative Digital Media Courses 105
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
AND PRACTICE
Programme Code: DMED H2011
Programme Title: Design Principles
and Practice
Award Type: Single Subject
Award Title: Design Principles and
Practice
NFQ Level of Award: 6
COURSE CONTENT
Through an applied approach this module
develops the learners understanding of
the theory and practice of visual design. It
encourages learners to adopt a structured
approach to the identification, analysis and
resolution of visual design problems.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This module is a follow on from the
earlier module in Visual Language. It will
be suitable of anybody who wishes to
enhance their design skills with a view to
applying them to digital media projects
and asset creation.
ECTS Credits in Award: 5
Minimum entry requirements:
Applicants must have a pass in five
subjects (ordinary level) in the Leaving
Certificate, to include Mathematics
and English or Irish, or an equivalent
qualification. Leaving Certificate
Mathematics at Foundation Level at
grade B2 or higher is acceptable for
this programme.
The minimum entry requirements for
graduates of FETAC level 5 or 6 awards
is any full award.
Mature applicants (i.e. those who are
aged 23 years or more on January 1st
in the year of entry) applying for the
first level of programmes are exempt
from this requirement.
Applicants who do not meet the entry
requirements should contact the
institute for further information.
Schedule: Tuesday 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Fee: €850
Duration: 1 semester February
to May 2010
With the skills acquired in this module,
the learner will be able to:
• Interpret and respond to a structured
design brief.
• Analyse and evaluate screen based
designs and resources such as
icons, menus, images and type using
appropriate methodologies and
terminology.
• Interpret a design brief and evaluate
design projects in terms of their design
methods, processes and outcome.
• Select and apply appropriate visual
design methods and tools to the
creation of media resources and
products.
• Develop an effective design process
and management plan in response to
specific design requirements.
• Resolve design challenges through
the considered application of
appropriate practical, technical and
creative competencies and skills.
APPLICATION
For further details and an application
form please contact the marketing team
on 01 885 1000 or e-mail: info@itb.ie.