Postgraduate Diploma-MDes Design Communication

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• Entry requirements
  Entry Conditions Applicants must normally hold a second-class honours degree or better in a relevant art and design discipline from a recognised institution or an equivalent qualification or demonstrate evidence of exceptional ability appropriate to the programme. We also welcome applications from practicing professionals who might wish to extend their knowledge base by pursuing a particular practical design research path. The PgDip/MDes aims to meet these needs by offering both full-time and part-time attendance modes.
• Academic title
  Postgraduate Diploma/MDes Design Communication
• Course description
  As a result of the broad thrust of developing technologies, the range of creative options and combinations available to designers are growing almost daily. Designers are now free to combine previously specialist activities (sound, video and animation) within their portfolio of activity. The course directly addresses the dynamic challenge of this new creative and technological environment within a professional business context.
  
  The PgDip/MDes in Design Communication addresses the deficit of Masters level design study in N.Ireland. It aims to foster growth in the creative industries. Our philosophy also recognises the potential to exploit meaningful links with our educational and professional colleagues within the island of Ireland and internationally.
  
  Practical research proposals from candidates interested in Graphic Design, Image making (illustration/photography), 3D Design and Moving image (animation/video) will form part of the application process. However, applications that envisage an interdisciplinary activity are particularly welcome.
  
  Duration and Mode of Attendance
  
  Full-time
  
  Postgraduate Diploma - two semesters (one academic year)
  
  Master of Design - one semester (one calendar year, including PGDip)
  
  Part-time
  
  Postgraduate Diploma - four semesters (two academic years)
  
  Master of Design - two semesters (two and a half calendar years, including PgDip)
  
  Structure and Content
  
  Semester I Modules
  
  Design Research Proposal - 30 points
  Exploratory Design Practice - 30 points
  
  Semester II Modules
  Developmental Design Practice - 30 points
  Design Entrepreneurship Awareness - 15 points
  Design Entrepreneurship Applied - 15 points
  
  Semester III Module (Master of Design) Masters Design Implementation - 60 points

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