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CAO Course Detail

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Course Code:
DL043
Title:
Visual Communications
College:
Dun Laoghaire IADT
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
4 Years

 

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Visual communications includes the design of diverse and complex information for both print and screen based media.

The programme is based around practical projects that are assessed and critiqued by studio staff and student peers through open sessions during and at the conclusion of each studio project.

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Areas of graphic design, advertising, web design, motion graphics for TV/film, education and in the Semi-State sector. They have also established their own companies. 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 669#
History:
2011 - #695 2010 - #585
2009 - #790
2008 - #560
2007 - 670#
2006 - 699#
2005 - 835#
2004 - 770#
2003 - 520#
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FETAC Major Awards Linked to this course:

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5M1985
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