Graphic design for work

raher1

I am thinking in progressing my hobby of graphic design to a profession but need some qualifications. Where would a good place to start?

Digitaljunkie

There are some good courses in Waterford Cork, Tralee & Donegal. The ones in Dublin are more digital media orientated.

raher1

Do you have any links to these courses?In Waterford and others like that.

Digitaljunkie

Can't remember the addresses their not easy to find spend a bit of time on google, here's one of them.

raher1

Need something cheaper or shorter. But great to get some information.

unreggd

Im doin a part time graphic design diploma in Dublin Design Institute

Starts from scratch, covers a lot

its tue n thurs evenings, or one full day on a Wed, and u only have to commit to one year at a time

http://www.dublindesign.ie/2-year-diploma-programmes/graphic-design-a-advertising

raher1

Know any course outside Dublin?Have a few in mind just looking for advise.

unreggd

try a search in qualifax.ie

Part time diploma courses are pretty rare, annoyingly

raher1

Unregged,ever hear of ibat.ie?

unreggd

Yes

I meant to say Part time graphic design diplomas in my last post! :P

raher1

Merry Christmas

paddylonglegs

Hi there, who told you that you need a qualification to Design? are you planning on working for yourself or a company?If your work is good then you may be able to get a job based on your portfolio...

raher1

Work for my self,hoping to pick some work experience. The way things are things have got tight. I have photoshop elements(it's all I can afford) hoping to build from there to be honest.