Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Design (Visual Communication) DT545
- Undergraduate
- Level 8
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- Mountjoy Square
- School of Art Design and Print
- College of Arts and Tourism
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Programme Structure
Programme Credits (ECTS):240
Stages
| Module Title | Code | Core/Option | Credits (ECTS) | Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT545 Year 1 | |||||
| Design Applications 1 | SP1105 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Design Process 1 | SP1113 | CORE | 10 | Single Semester | |
| Design Process 2 | SP1115 | CORE | 10 | Single Semester | |
| VC1: ABC of Typographic Hist. | VISC1001 | CORE | 5 | ||
| Visual Exploration 1 | SP1112 | CORE | 10 | Single Semester | |
| Visual Exploration 2 | SP1114 | CORE | 10 | Single Semester | |
| What is Design? | SP1102 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Gender and Design | THSO2006 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Gender and Design | THSO2006 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Ireland, Film & Documentary | THSO1001 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Narrative in Visual Culture | THSO1002 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Ornament and Culture | VSCS2007 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Theory Seminar: Art & Society | ART1002 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Typography, Culture & Soc | THSO1005 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| DT545 Year 2 | |||||
| Design Applications 2 | SP2109 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Design for Digital Media 1 | SP2102 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Design for Digital Media 2 | SP2107 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Design for Print Media 1 | SP2101 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Design for Print Media 2 | SP2106 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Design&Career Mgmt (Prof Prac) | SP2104 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Drawing 3 | SP2105 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Imagemaking 1 | SP2103 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| VC2: Modernism & Modernisms | VISC2001 | CORE | 5 | Full Year | |
| Drawing 4 | SP2110 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Exhibiting Memorie | THSO2003 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Gender and Design | THSO2006 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Gender and Design | THSO2006 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Imagemaking 2 | SP2108 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Narrative in Visual Culture | THSO1002 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Ornament and Culture | VSCS2007 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Play and Games | THSO2005 | OPTION | 5 | ||
| Post Modern Aesthetics | THSO2004 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Psychology of Space | THSO2002 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Theory Seminar: Art & Society | ART1002 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Typography, Culture & Soc | THSO1005 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Virt. Env.: Is One Life Enough | THSO2001 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| DT545 Year 3 | |||||
| Design for Digital Media 3 | SP3102 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Design for Digital Media 4 | SP3107 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Design for Print Media 3 | SP3101 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Design for Print Media 4 | SP3106 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Imagemaking 3 | SP3103 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Imagemaking 4 | SP3108 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Professional Practice 3 | SP3104 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Professional Practice 4 | SP3109 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Thesis Preparation | VISC3002 | CORE | 5 | Single Semester | |
| VC3: Graphic Design Now | VISC3001 | CORE | 5 | Full Year | |
| Arts in Context Practical 3.5 | FACA3000 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Drawing Media 3.5 | FADR3000 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Editorial Photography | SP3111 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Exhibiting Memorie | THSO2003 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Gender and Design | THSO2006 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Gender and Design | THSO2006 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| New Media Practical 3.5 | FANM3000 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| New Media Practical 3.5 | FANM3000 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Ornament and Culture | VSCS2007 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Play and Games | THSO2005 | OPTION | 5 | ||
| Post Modern Aesthetics | THSO2004 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Psychology of Space | THSO2002 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Theory Seminar: Art & Society | ART1002 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Virt. Env.: Is One Life Enough | THSO2001 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Virt. Env.: Is One Life Enough | THSO2001 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Vis Com Option (Boyle Project) | SP3123 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Vis Com Option (Boyle Project) | SP3123 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Vis Com Options (Imagemaking) | SP3121 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Vis Com Options (Imagemaking) | SP3122 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| Vis. Com. Options (Prepress) | SP3116 | OPTION | 5 | Single Semester | |
| DT545 Year 4 | |||||
| Professional Practice 5 | SP4103 | CORE | 5 | Full Year | |
| Visual Communication 2 | SP4102 | CORE | 25 | Single Semester | |
| Thesis (A) | CT4101 | OPTION | 10 | Full Year | |
| Thesis (B) | CT4102 | OPTION | 15 | Full Year | |
| Visual Communication 1 (A) | SP4101 | OPTION | 20 | Single Semester | |
| Visual Communication 1 (B) | SP4104 | OPTION | 15 | Single Semester | |
Please note that the catalogue is provided as a guide to modules in DIT. Not all modules listed will necessarily be offered every year and new modules may also be added. Information subject to change. For detail on specific programmes/modules please contact the relevant School directly.