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Add-on
Limerick School of Art & Design
Code: Add-on
Programme Level: 8
Duration: 3 year specialisation following LC110
First Year Art & Design (Common Entry)
Class Contact Hours: 23 hrs per week (Year 1)
As the programme progresses, the course of study
becomes increasingly self-directed.
Location: Clare Street Campus, Limerick
Graphic Design
Communication
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Design
What is the programme about?
The central purpose of this award winning programme is the study of graphic design and all its related
disciplines. The programme offers a high level of experiential learning through studio projects, talks,
workshops and online activities. It offers students the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to work
creatively in the field of graphic design; through application of original thought to a given problem; to be open
to new ideas; to be able demonstrate a range of skills; to be willing to involve themselves in the many and
varied practices within graphic design communication.
One of the key features of the programme is its strong links with industry through the recent introduction of
the Professional Practice module and the work placement initiative in Year Three. From it, students have been
successfully placed in Ireland, London and further afield in Europe, Asia and South America.
On completion, the programme prepares students for careers as professional graphic designers and in other
areas of employment such as advertising, packaging, typography, illustration, UX design, film/TV production,
exhibition, web design.
The programme actively encourages a broadening of skills on intellectual, creative and practical levels in order
to become a designer of the future.
Modules
Entry Requirements:
Entry into Graphic Design
Communication is by competition and
selection during LC110 First Year Art &
Design (Common Entry).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact: Mr. Eamon Spelman,
Programme Leader
Tel: 061 293395
Email: eamon.spelman@lit.ie
View the dedicated course page and
galleries at:
www.lit.ie/Courses/GraphicDesign
Facebook.com/LIT.LSAD
Twitter.com/LSADatLIT
Year 2: This year is a broad expansion of the basic principles learned in the latter part of Year One and is an
opportunity to gain new knowledge and skills along with greater awareness of the design process through
projects for visual identity, editorial, advertising and UX/UI design. Subjects in this year are: Design
Communications, Typography, Graphic Design Production, Lens Based Media, Professional Practice and
Critical & Contextual Studies.
Year 3: This year is essentially commercially biased; where the student gains direct hands-on experience
through related project work in areas such as packaging, motion design, packaging and advertising
strategies. The work placement initiative is an opportunity to experience a real working situation in the
context of graphic design. Subjects in this year are: Design Communications, Typography, Graphic Design
Production, Lens Based Media, Professional Practice and Critical & Contextual Studies.
Year 4: The final year establishes a professional approach to studio work in preparation for industry. While
there are set projects throughout, this year is largely self-initiated and culminates with a major exhibition.
Subjects in this year are: Design Communications, Typography, Graphic Design Production, Lens Based
Media, Professional Practice and Critical & Contextual Studies.
What can I do after the programme?
Graduates can avail of a wide range of employment opportunities both here in Ireland and internationally.
These include: graphic design, advertising, packaging design, typographic design, illustration, design for
screen, UX/UI and web design.
Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019
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