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We look forward to welcoming both Irish and international students to Design West in June 2024. We value cultural diversity as well as the diverse talent and perspective each participant will bring. The programme will be conducted in English and collaboration across the following disciplines will be encouraged: typography (2D and 3D), graphic design, image-making, and the writing and making of books and journals.

Design West welcomes applicants from any undergraduate discipline, who have already achieved their bachelor’s degree. The course is delivered at master’s level. Participants have the option of achieving a Special Purpose Award on completion of the course. The award represents 10 credits at Level 9 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications www.nfq-qqi.com. Included in the assessment strategy will be the submission of a portfolio, precedent research and reflective writing on learning experiences.

A portfolio is required for application.
There is a maximum of 24 places available for the course. It is important for us to see examples of your work to help us make our final selection. In the application form please provide a link to your website or a pdf of your work which we can review. The course will conclude with an exhibition of works completed by participants over the two-week programme.

The course fee for 2024 is €1980.
The fee includes accommodation (individual room, shared living space, kitchen, bathroom), tuition, lectures, walking tours and workshop supervision. It does not include travel to and from the course or daily meals, however, participants will be invited to an opening and closing ceremony meal. Students should bring their own laptop and organise their own travel insurance.

Deadline for applications is Friday May 24, 2024.

For further information and applications please contact conorclarkegrafik@gmail.com

DesignSkillnet co-funding
We are delighted to share that co-funding of 25% of the programme fee is available via DesignSkillnet for eligible Ireland-based candidates only.

Find out more here: Design Skillnet co-funding. By applying for this programme you may be recontacted by our partner Design Skillnet in order to confirm your eligibility for co-funding on this course.