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Universities Ireland Munster Technological University - MTU Courses Visual Communications (BA Honours) BA (Honours)

Visual Communications (BA Honours) BA (Honours)

Munster Technological University - MTU

Cork, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 12,000
Country Rank#12
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 5.5 TOEFL: 80

Program Overview

Visual Communications, also known as Graphic Design encourages you to think creatively and produce new design ideas and concepts. From pitching a design brief to a client, to producing graphics, a new brand, layout for interface or illustration for a book, you will go on a journey to understand who you are as a designer.

You will be introduced to the most up-to-date design and media industry software and hardware. The course will also support the development of critical awareness to assist you in your academic studies. You will be given the opportunity to develop your presentation skills and learn to create innovative approaches to solve design problems.

You will produce artwork for print, interface design, motion graphics, illustration, photography, typography, packaging, branding, advertising campaigns and much more!

Course Content

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
DESI6009	Visual Culture:an Introduction
DESI6003	Introduction to Image making
DESI6001	Culture & Organisation Theory
DESI6007	Typography Introduction
ARTS6003	Design Principles - Basics
CMOD6001	Creativity Innovation&Teamwork

Stage 1 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
DESI6004	Creative Image Making
DESI6006	Print Making
ARTS6017	Photography & Image Capture
DESI6005	Creative Technology
ARTS6004	Principles - Form & Function

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
DESI6029	Design - Information Graphics
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 2 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
DESI6024	Visual Culture: Communication
MMED6008	Introduction to Printing
DESI6013	Design - Corporate Identity
DESI6025	Typography: Editorial
DESI6012	Creative Technology –Editorial

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
DESI6022	Photographic Visualisation
DESI8006	Illustration for Design
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 2 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
DESI6014	Design - Packaging
DESI6011	Creative Technology - Digital
DESI6028	Print Production
DESI6026	Typography-Communication

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
DESI6010	Business Principles for Design
DESI7008	Photography for Design
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 3 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
DESI7013	Visual Culture and Society
DESI7004	Design - Branding
DESI7009	Digital Print Technology
DESI7003	Creative Technology - Web

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
DESI7017	Design - Digital Moving Image
DESI8011	Digital Image Design
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 3 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
DESI7014	Visual Culture: Dissertation
DESI7005	Design - Promotion
DESI7018	Design - Professional Practice

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
DESI7016	Design Narrative
DESI7011	Typographic Experimentation
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 4 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
DESI8009	Visual Culture: Thesis Draft
DESI8014	Design Management & Practice
DESI8012	Final Year Project Proposal
DESI8003	Design Project

Stage 4 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
DESI8015	Final Year Design Project

Module Code	Module Title
Group Elective 1
DESI8013	Visual Culture:Extended Thesis
DESI8010	Visual Culture: Final Thesis

Module Code	Module Title
Group Elective 2
DESI8001	Creative Technology - Media
DESI7015	Design Visual Image
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Entry Requirement
For a place on this programme, offers are made based on the portfolio assessment results to applicants who meet the academic minimum entry requirements: Leaving Certificate in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects. The six subjects must include English or Irish. There is no specific Mathematics requirement. Grade F2 or higher in Foundation Level Mathematics is recognised as one of the subjects.

IELTS (Academic)

L1: At least 6.0 with no section below 5.5

TOEFL

L1: At least 80 - with minimum scores: Listening- 17; Reading - 18; Speaking – 20; Writing - 17
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for Visual Communications (BA Honours) may vary from - €10,000 to €25,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.
Career Prospect
The course will equip you to work in the exciting world of design. There are jobs in graphic design, advertising and creative digital media in which you can be employed. After graduating you have the opportunity to start up your own business. Visual communications graduates can also go on to further studies to master’s degree level and PhD.

The main areas of employment are:
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Branding
- Illustrator
- Photographer
- Web Designer
- Motion Graphics
- Creative Director

Cost Of Studying At Munster Technological University - MTU

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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