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AD217NFQ Level 8· Arts

Illustration (portfolio)

National College of Art and Design · Co. Dublin

2026 Round 1

603

Points history

YearRound 1Round 2End of seasonMidpoint
2026603———
2025657625625657
2024727—727—
2023714—714—
2022670—590673

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.

What this course is like

An Illustration degree teaches you to communicate ideas and stories through visual image-making, developing a strong personal drawing practice alongside skills in typography, colour theory and visual narrative. You explore a wide range of media — from traditional ink and printmaking to digital illustration using industry-standard software such as Adobe Illustrator and Procreate. Specialisms typically include children…

Full programme guide: Illustration

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Course facts

CAO code
AD217

Institution
National College of Art and Design

Co. Dublin

NFQ level
Level 8

Field
Arts

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