Certificate in Adobe Software for Improvers
In this dynamic 8-week course you will be able to advance your skills using the primary Adobe packages: Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
We will bring your through series of realistic briefs, from creating digital illustrations, composing spreads for editorial work, preparing files for output to print, and getting the best out of the Adobe tools. You will gain an understating of how each piece of software works in combination with the others, and you will explore basic animation tools to make your designs come to life. You will reinforce your skills by working on a design project, in which you will create both digital files and print-ready files for output to print.
This course is ideal if you have a basic knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign and want to improve your skills to work in a more professional capacity.
This will run as an online course due to public health measures. Your lecturer will lead classes via Microsoft Teams, and course material will be available to download. You will be able to avail of student subscription rates for the Adobe software required for this course.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Part time lecturing required to teach Design Technology within the Interior Design Department.
The ideal candidate will have experience working and teaching in commercial interior design, with a strength in technical areas specifically architectural detailing, sustainability, material science, project management, compliance, building regulations and CAD.
UI/UX Lecturer
Web design lecturer required to teach Web Development and UI/UX to part time students. Teaching experience an advantage but not essential. All teaching will be online. The successful candidate will have experience working on interactive frontend user experiences, evidence an ability to conduct and utilise user research, web development best practices, respond to a client brief and demonstrate a command of design thinking and prototyping techniques.
Graphic Design Lecturer
Lecturer required to teach Visual Communications to Graphic Design full time and part time students. Minimum 5 years industry experience required. Teaching experience an advantage. Flexible hours.
PSW Opportunity
PSW is 2yrs
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Dublin Institute of Design promotes a culturally diverse student body, and currently has students attending from a wide range of EU and Non-EU countries. The Institute is located at the heart of Dublin city, offering easy access via a range of public transport links.
The information listed below for International Applicants is intended as a guide only. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure they have completed the necessary steps in line with immigration policy. Please note that admission onto a full-time programme at Dublin Institute of Design does not automatically guarantee you a student visa.
Non-EU Student Visa Application
All international students holding a Non-EU passport are required to have a Student Visa to study in Ireland. Students are required to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) within 90 days of arriving in Ireland.
Applicants are requested to submit the application form and course deposit, ensuring that all details are filled out correctly. Select ‘Yes’ on this form when asked to indicate if you are an international student.
Upon submitting, you will receive an email from the Admissions Team within one week, requesting the following documents:
Proof that the applicant has the required level of English (IELTS Level 6 for Degree entry, Level 5.5 for all other programmes)
A copy of the picture page of your passport
CV detailing your academic/work history
Certificate copies of your most recent educational qualification (second or third level), and a transcript of results for all subjects taken
Attendance
International students are required to maintain an attendance of 85% to maintain their visa status. It is the student’s responsibility to attend classes and to issue a medical certificate if absent due to illness.
The Institute’s entry requirements are designed to ensure that applicants have the necessary background knowledge, ability and commitment to do well on their chosen course. The qualifications are available to everyone who can achieve the required entry standard and have been designed to promote access and progression.
Mature students (those 23 years and older) should refer to our information for mature applicants.
International students should refer to our information for international applicants.
Applicants seeking exemptions’ for prior learning or relevant work experience should refer to our information for advanced entry.
BA Degree Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to hold a secondary level educational certificate or other Level 5 qualification. Our BA Degree programmes require a portfolio submission or aptitude test to be completed as part of the application process.
Higher National Certificate and Diploma Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to hold a secondary level educational certificate or other Level 5 qualification.
Certificate Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to hold a secondary level educational certificate or other Level 4 qualification.
English Language Requirements
Applicants who come from a country where English is not a first language are required to hold IELTS certification at minimum 6.0 or equivalent for all BA Degree programmes, and IELTS at minimum 5.5 or equivalent for all Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma courses.
- Course Type: Online
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 02 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
750 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10000 EUR
Application Fee: N/A