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National College of Art and Design · Co. Dublin
2026 Round 1
621
Round 2
619
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | End of season | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 621 | 619 | — | — |
| 2025 | 538 | — | 538 | 572 |
| 2024 | 694 | — | 694 | 694 |
| 2023 | 638 | — | 638 | 648 |
| 2022 | 506 | — | 506 | 550 |
This course has an extra assessment (test, interview, portfolio or audition), so the points above are combined scores rather than Leaving Cert points alone.
Source: official CAO points charts (cao.ie). A guide to previous years only.
This QQI Level 5 course introduces you to the foundations of graphic design, covering typography, layout, colour theory, and visual communication. You will develop hands-on skills using industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, building a professional portfolio as you progress. Specialisms may include branding, print design, digital media, and packaging. A typical week involves st…
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Course facts
CAO code
AD102
Institution
National College of Art and Design
Co. Dublin
NFQ level
Level 8
Field
Arts
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