Illustration

at National College of Art and Design

Year 1
 

First Year Studies Modules
 

Year 2

The fundamentals of illustration, drawing, printing, composition, narrative and sequence are studied through intensive research and development strategies. Students will begin to harness a wide range of techniques and methodologies, through an exploration of image-based visual language. Projects include: ‘real-world’ commissions; opportunities to collaborate with students from other disciplines; and an extended visual research study trip.
 

Year 3: Studio + & International

Studio+ is an optional year open to all Design students allowing you to engage with the world beyond NCAD by gaining practical work experience in the form of internships and industry placements on live commercial, social or community projects. Studio+ can also include a work placement abroad or a study abroad period through the Erasmus programme with internationally recognised art and design faculties partnered with NCAD.
 

Final Year

Building on the experience acquired in Year 2, students will be well-placed to devise their own programme of study. They will also be required to participate in live competition briefs from leading international organisations; and consolidate their awareness of working methods and practices within the creative industries with particular reference to contemporary illustration. This year culminates in a substantial body of work primed for exhibition at the degree show and a portfolio ready to be presented to prospective employers and clients.

Leaving Cert: 6 Subjects (2 X H5 and 4 X O6/H7)
 

• Subjects must include English, Irish and one of the following: a third language or Art or Design & Communication Graphics (DCG)

FETAC: 5 Distinctions Full Award
 

English Language Requirement
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
 

• An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
 

• A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.

Non EU/International Fees
 

• €16,500

The applications of illustration are now infinite! Illustrators work as
 

• freelancers

• with design studios

• in advertising agencies

• alongside website developers

• in animation studios

• with publishers

• indeed contribute to all sections of the creative industries