The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Design - Visual Communication at Technological University Dublin is your pathway to a dynamic career in graphic design, illustration, typography, or digital media. This programme is ideal if you are passionate about how images and text converge to create compelling messages across print and digital platforms. You will explore fundamental principles of visual communication, including typography, image-making, and digital media, within a studio-centric environment. Critical theory modules will deepen your understanding of design practice and its historical context, preparing you to address contemporary challenges in the field.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is studied over four years, immersing you in a practical, studio-led learning experience. You will engage with a diverse range of projects, including significant live projects with industry and community partners in your third and fourth years, alongside encouraged summer internships. The curriculum balances hands-on studio work with critical theory, covering modules from visual exploration and design process to modernism and visual communication strategies. You will graduate with a robust portfolio and the professional practice skills essential for successful roles in the visual communication industries.