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CAO Course Detail

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Letterkenny IT

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Course Code:
LY408
Title:
Design - Visual Communication
College:
Letterkenny IT
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
4 Years*

 

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Art, Craft & Design
Computers & Software
Media & Publishing
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Applicants must submit a portfolio of their own relevant design work. Portfolios will be assessed annually in May for entry in September.



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A finished design usually requires consideration of layout, fonts, visuals and colour. A graphic designer can design material for print (brochures, book jackets, posters, magazines, CD covers, stationery) and for screen (web sites, CD-rom, multimedia kiosks). 

 

 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 225
History:


2011 - New 2012

What the symbols mean:
  

1Design - Visual Communication

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FETAC Major Awards Linked to this course:

AACDX
5M1984
AAXXX
5M1985
ACADX
5M1940
ADESX
5M2208
AGDXX
5M1995
EMMPX
5M2146
EMPXX


Module Requirements:

Three Distinctions


Notes
A new scoring system for FETAC awards will apply for entry through the CAO from 2013.
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