Professional Academy Diploma in Graphic Design

Every organisation needs visual assets to communicate, and this course gives professionals with design capabilities a distinct edge with potential employers. Gain a strong knowledge of Adobe’s mainstream design tools and demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively as well as produce the correct document formats required in each scenario. Gain confidence navigating industry requirements, managing colours, and leveraging the power of cutting-edge AI features. Design is also a rewarding career in its own right - either as a freelancer, in a dedicated in-house role, or at an agency. During this course, you’ll work on four projects to kick-start your all-important design portfolio.

Our online experience is designed to be just as interactive, supportive, and inspiring as the UCD Professional Academy campus experience. 

Online courses can be accessed from any computer or laptop with a fast broadband internet connection.

The following Adobe applications will need to be installed and licence activated prior to course commencement:

CORE APPLICATIONS:

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS:

Adobe Bridge (File Manager application)

Adobe Acrobat (PDF generator/reader)

Minimum PC/Laptop requirements:

OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10 (64bit)

RAM: 8 GB

HARD DISK: (at least) 4 GB of available space

Minimum Mac requirements:

OPERATING SYSTEM: macOS Mojave (version 10.14) or later

RAM: 8 GB

HARD DISK: (at least) 4 GB of available space.

Live lectures are delivered using Zoom. During these lectures, your teachers will use technology interactively to ensure an engaging learning experience. When appropriate, students will be encouraged to activate their microphones so that they can ask questions and communicate with other students. 

Student care is a high priority at UCD Professional Academy, which is why our Student Services team is on hand to support you throughout your time with us. They will respond to any queries you have, help you with any technical issues, and facilitate your learning experience at every point. All students are given access to our Student Portal, where you can see your timetable, access all your study materials, and manage your account.

As part of the course, you will be asked to work on three in-course personal projects and one final master project. There are various choices available, and you may even create materials that have direct application at work or for your business, such as creating your own company logo. Each of these four projects, as well as a written essay of 1,000 words containing your thought process as you worked on the projects, will be assessed as evidence of your learning.

UCD Professional Academy Diplomas and Certificates are designed to give your career an advantage. Developed in conjunction with industry thought leaders our courses teach practical, applied skills to support you to achieve your career and business goals. Professional Academy Diplomas are suitable for career minded learners wishing to advance their professional skills and prospects rather than their academic credentials.

The Professional Academy is an independent wholly owned part of UCD designed to address the need for skills development in the workforce. Courses tend to be short, designed and delivered by industry practitioners, and are not part of nor do they lead to a traditional University award such as a degree or a masters. They are widely accepted by employers and many students are sponsored to study by their organisation.

For full details of UCD Professional Academy’s Certifications & Governance please visit https://www.ucd.ie/professionalacademy/governance/

Your UCD Professional Academy Diploma will be issued electronically on a secure platform, with a link that you can share with employers and others wishing to verify your credentials. You can also add this certificate to your LinkedIn profile.

A place on any of our part-time & on demand courses can be secured with a 50% deposit with the remaining balance due within 30 days of the course commencing.

For full-time Bootcamp courses, 100% of the course fee should be paid before starting.

Please note that standard terms and conditions apply, which you can review here: https://www.ucd.ie/professionalacademy/terms-and-conditions/