BA (Hons) in Creative Design
Everything around us has been designed by someone. Some things are designed and work better than others. Innovative design solutions are fundamental to economic growth, social development and prosperity across all sectors in the modern world, irrespective of where you live.
This course educates people like you, future creative designers, enabling you to to become proficient in a range of analytical, technical, R&D, social and applied design skills. When you complete this course you will already be an experienced and professional designer, ready and confident to take on the challenges of the design world. Working on real-world design projects for real-world clients is a central element of this course.
Learn much more about this programme or Creative Design in general at IT Sligo.
| Department | Code | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Computing & Creative Practices | SG245 | Honours Degree Abinitio |
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*New Common Points Scale
The new Leaving Certificate Common Points Scale from 2017 is not directly comparable with the scale that was in existence from 1992 to 2016.
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Applicants should list their CAO course choices in genuine order of preference and they will be offered the course highest up on their list that they are deemed eligible for, if any.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for CAO 2018 courses at ITSligo are available for download below:
- Download Entry requirements for just Level 8 programmes
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This programme particularly welcomes your application if you are a mature learner or you have completed relevant Further Education programmes. Mathematics is not required for this course.
What subjects will I study?
Semester 1
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Creative Design 1 (Introduction of Core Skills) | 10 |
| Digital media for Design 1 | 05 |
| Visual Literacy | 05 |
| Visual and Material Culture 1 Introduction Survey | 05 |
| CAD for Design 1 Introduction | 05 |
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Professional Practice 4 - Law | 05 |
| Visual and Material Culture 4 Contemporary World | 05 |
| Digital media for Design 4 | 05 |
| Creative Design 4 (Designer and Client) | 10 |
| CAD for Design 4 (Assembly) | 05 |
Semester 5
Semester 6
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Creative Design 6 (Portfolio of Experience) | 30 |
Semester 7
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Design in Context Research Methodologies | 05 |
| Creative Design 7 Teamwork | 15 |
| Digital Media for Design 7 Advanced Digital Portfolio and Web | 05 |
| Professional Communications 1 Branding | 05 |
Semester 8
Who do I contact?
Admissions Office
T: 353 (0) 71 931 8510