Certificate in Advertising and Editorial Photography
Course Overview
This part-time, blended programme will introduce you to the world of creative photography for newspapers, magazines, publishing and design agencies.
This part-time, blended, Level 6 programme will introduce you to the world of creative photography for newspapers, magazines, publishing and design agencies. The Certificate in Advertising and Editorial Photography is suited for anyone who wishes to advance and enhance their photographic skills and receive formal certification for these.
You’ll be introduced to the role of photography within communication design and will be provided with an understanding of the importance of the materials, techniques, and terminology related to specific creative and technical processes in photography and advertising. Creative thinking, ideas generation, brief solving and shooting to fit a layout are also incorporated.
Why Study Advertising and Editorial Photography at Griffith College?
This certificate is about understanding the role of photography within advertising and design and how you can implement these skills into your own practice. You'll be given the opportunity to explore, both practically and theoretically, the use of photography in contemporary media.
This certificate sits within our Design Faculty, giving you the best opportunity to learn from our award-winning lecturers. At Griffith College, our Photography and Design tutors will help you develop your creative thinking skills, idea generation, and how to create, solve and shoot for a brief.
Course Highlights
- Studio classes are delivered live, with hands-on projects.
- Students have access to industry-standard studios and photography equipment.
- Taught and led by experienced designers.
- Be part of a multi-award-winning faculty
- The faculty has an excellent reputation for teaching and learning, with a student-centered approach
- The design department has strong industry links and projects are industry-led.
- Full access to Student Adobe Creative Cloud - 20+ cutting-edge creative tools for desktop, mobile, and web
Intake Dates
- Dublin - Part-Time - September 2025
Course Details
This certificate introduces the role of photography within communication design. It introduces learners to the materials, techniques, and terminology related to specific creative and technical processes in photography and advertising.
You’ll be given the opportunity to explore, both practically and theoretically, the use of photography in contemporary media. It will introduce you to Creative Photography for newspapers, magazines, publishing, and design agencies.
Key photographers and photographic practice are addressed with the introduction of research methodologies, professionalism, and ethics. Development of creative thinking, ideas generation, brief solving, and shooting to fit a layout are also incorporated.
Timetables
This course is scheduled to commence in February 2025 at Griffith College Dublin's Main Campus.
This part-time programme runs one evening per week over 12 weeks.
Timetables will be made available closer to the course start date.
Contact professionalacademy@griffith.ie for further information.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applicants should apply directly to Griffith College.
Entry Requirements
This programme provides a pathway for applicants that do not have formal qualifications or training in art and design, and may be considering a career of academic study in this field.
Applicants who are over the age of 23 may apply on the basis of previous work experience and a demonstration of commitment to further education.
Applicants under the age of 23 are required to meet the entry requirements by holding an NFQ level 5 qualification.
English Language
If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard. For further information, please get in touch with a member of the International Office.
Non-EU/Non-EEA applicants, please note:
These Irish Government-funded programmes are only available to Non-EU/Non-EEA applicants who are currently resident in Ireland with an Immigration Stamp 4/Stamp 4 EU FAM, who have been living in Ireland with a valid Stamp 4/Stamp 4 EU FAM for 3 out of the last 5 years. The period of residency for holders of Stamp 4/Stamp 4 EU FAM is calculated from the date of receipt of the Stamp 4/Stamp 4 EU FAM.
Fees
For purposes of fee calculation, residence is counted from the time of application.
Please note that not all study modes may be offered at all times; for confirmation, refer to the Intake dates on the Overview tab.
An Academic Administration Fee of €250 is payable each September at the start of term. For students starting in the January/February term, €125 is payable in February, and then €250 will be payable each September from then onwards
Tuition Fees
Study Mode: Part-Time
Total Fee Dublin: EUR1488.20
(Inclusive of Tuition Fee EUR1160.00, Academic Administration Fee EUR250.00, 2% Learner Protection Charge (EUR28.20) and EUR50.00 QQI Award fee)
An Academic Administration Fee of EUR250.00 and a 2% Learner Protection Charge is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted.
Progression
This programme provides a pathway for applicants that do not have formal qualifications or training in art and design and maybe considering a career of academic study in this field. On completion of this course, students can progress to the first year of our BA in Graphic Communication Design progress with Design.
If a student wishes to further their academic journey within Photography, they can do so in Griffith College through our BA in Photographic Media.
Successful completion of the certificate’s component module(s) entitles learners to exemption(s) from the related module(s) on degree programme(s) at Griffith College. Please contact the Admissions Office for information on progression options into degrees.
The parchment provided to learners completing the programme, plus their transcript of results and credits attained, may be used by the learner to confirm their achievement (and support their progression to another programme of study with another institution should they wish to do so).
Career Progression
- Photographer
- Publishing
- Advertising
- PR and Marketing
