Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Graphic Design Practice equips graduates with creative, team-working, and design management skills for a successful career in the design industry. Combining practical studio work, research, and technology development, the program provides a unique learning experience driven by industry expert input. Graduates develop entrepreneurial and strategic understanding, contributing to the future of Ireland's design industry.
Program Outline
The Master of Arts in Graphic Design Practice is a postgraduate program designed to equip graduates with the skills and competencies necessary for a successful career in the design industry. The program combines contemporary education practices, industry links, and excellent facilities to deliver a unique learning experience.
Objectives:
- Develop creative, team working, communication, and design management skills.
- Enhance understanding of how creative design practice integrates with commercial production and business strategy.
- Foster entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial skills.
- Cultivate an understanding of print production issues and their influence on professional design practice.
- Contribute to the future development of the design industry in Ireland.
Program Description:
The program combines research, practical studio work, and the development of relevant technology and entrepreneurial skills. Input from leading design industry professionals is central to the delivery of the program, ensuring that participants understand the context of creativity and design within professional practice.
Outline:
Program Content:
- Creative Practice: Project-driven with practical objectives, developing understanding of how creative design practice integrates with commercial production and business strategy.
- Design Management: Incorporates strategic marketing, project management, key skills, intrapreneurial, and entrepreneurial skills.
- Design Research: Participants identify research areas relevant to the professional practice of graphic design, contributing to the future development of the design industry in Ireland.
Course Schedule:
- Students attend college for 3 days per week.
- The course is offered over a 1-year period, starting in mid-September of each year.
Teaching:
- Input from leading design industry professionals is central to the delivery of the program.
- Practical studio projects are governed by an industry expert in a relevant field.
- Workshops on research methodology, tutorial assistance, and support from the IDI and the GDBA underpin the research process.
Careers:
The program is aimed at graduates who wish to develop a career in the design industry. It is suited to graduates of fine art, graphic design, and other disciplines.
Other:
- The program emphasizes the development of team working, project management, and communication skills, essential for success in the competitive design industry.
- The program provides opportunities for participants to produce a body of work that has value to themselves and the Irish design industry.
- Total Fee: €7,400
- Non-EU Total Fee: €13,500 Currency: Euro (€)
