Digital Photography & Design Skills
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
40 weeks.
Entry Requirements
Education: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Previous experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
Application process includes an interview.
Eligibility: Priority will be given to those with less than upper secondlevel education (Leaving Certificate or equivalent).
Careers / Further progression
Progression Routes: Graduates of this course can progress to relevant further and higher education courses and programmes or may progress to employment in the creative and performance arts sector which may include graphic designer or motion graphics designer, arts administrator or theatre production/performer.
Further information
Applying for a Course:
If you have any difficulty contacting the relevant person then please contact Donegal ETB’s Adult Guidance and Information Service in Letterkenny (Tel: 074 9178088) or Donegal Town (Tel: 074 9725520).
You can also email adultguidance@donegaletb.ie or complete this web form and our staff will get back to you: https://www.donegaletb.ie/further- education-training/adult-guidance/.
Alternatively, you can apply online through our website course finder, https://www.donegaletb.ie/further-education-training/course-finder/, or through the national FET course finder, www.fetchcourses.ie. If you are in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance, then your DSP Case Officer will be able to refer you to our courses.
Stranorlar.
This course is free for those who:
— Have less than upper-second level education
— Are in receipt of social welfare payment
— Have a full medical card
— Are in the workforce with low skill levels and who need opportunities to upgrade their skills in order to advance their career
Fees apply to other applicants.
This QQI Level 5 (component modules) course has been designed to enable students to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence of the graphic design process along with giving the student digital photography skills. It is ideal for those who have an interest in Graphic Design and would like to progress to further study or a career in this area.
Modules:
— Digital Photography / 5N1270
— Graphic Design Skills / 5N1978
Modules may be subject to change.
5N1978 Graphic Design Skills
5N1270 Digital Photography
Contact:
Vivienne Doherty
Tel. 074 9190610