Fine Art – Painting and Sculpture
(Level 6)
Certification
QQI Art Level 6, Code 6M4029
Overview
This course offers students the opportunity to extend their artistic potential mainly through painting, drawing and sculpture. Traditional and contemporary painting techniques and theories explored in a ‘hands on’ way. In the Sculpture module students can work in a variety of media to produce a body of work using carving, modelling and constructive methods.
Students are provided with their own personal studio space (as well as easels, paints etc.). There are daily tutorials from specialist staff.
Art appreciation classes deepen the student’s understanding of historical and current aspects of the visual arts both locally and internationally. We also support students to prepare a portfolio and how they may go about setting themselves up in the art world in the future.
Students can also do an optional subject (Art in the community module) that involves learning how to work creatively with groups in the Community arts and or Arts and health sector.
COURSE OUTLINE |
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Code | Title |
6N3585 | Arts In the Community |
6N3452 | Painting |
6N3569 | Drawing |
6N3587 | Combined Materials |
6N3450 | History and appreciation of Art & Design |
6N3570 | Sculpture |
6N3446 | Design Skills |
6N1950 | Communications |
6N1946 | Work Experience |
- Painting – Exploring areas such as the human form, the environment and non-objective painting in oils and acrylic paints.
- Drawing – deepening an understanding of drawing including sketchbook work, life drawing with models and experimental drawing.
- Combine Materials – Mixed media and the use of ‘non traditional’ materials to enhance the student’s creativity and their appreciation of the visual and material world.
- History & Appreciation of Art – provides an insight into some important art theories.
- Sculpture – equipping the student with the knowledge and skill to generate 3D fine art sculpture using a variety of media.
- Design Skills- getting a fuller understanding and appreciation of the design process from an artist’s point of view.
- Communications – exploring personal and professional communication.
- Work Experience/practice
Portfolio preparation
There is a strong focus on portfolio preparation with one to one guidance for those applying to Art & Design Colleges including the Crawford College, Limerick school of art and design, National college of art and design and IADT with very high success rates.
Facilities
Each student has their own equipped studio space and storage
Specialist Staff – the staff are very experience teachers who teach their own specialisms.
Access to the colleges Information Resource Centre / Library with an extensive collection of art books and publications and ample computers with broadband.
Trips to galleries and other course related trips.
St. John’s college is centrally located in Cork city within walking distance to galleries, art supplies shops and the bus and train station.
There are a large range of other art, design, craft and media course on campus.
Assessment
Projects and continuous assessment
Work Placement/Experience
Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

STUDENT CHARGES |
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Fee Exemptions may apply ⇒ | |
Student Services | € 250 |
QQI Fee | €80 |
Gov PLC Fee | € 200 |
Materials | €70 |
TOTAL | €600 |
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 Award in Art, Craft & Design or in a related area is required
Duration
One-year full time
Contact Details
Tel: 021 4255500
email: fineart@stjohnscollege.ie
Assessment
Projects and continuous assessment
Work Placement/Experience
Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.
Education Progression Opportunities
CIT / Crawford College of Art add Design: CR220; CR210; CR600
National College of Art and Design – All first year courses
LIT/ Limerick school of art and design: LC110
WIT: WD137, WD152
IADT, Dún Laoghaire: AD101, AD202, DL827
GMIT: GA273
Art and design courses in the UK and Europe.
Students of this course have been successful in applying for advanced entry to the second year of some Higher Education Institutions.
We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie and http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=fetac_ to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.
Career opportunities
- Artist
- Art galleries
- Art studios
- Commercial art and other art related services
Testimonial
“Level 6 fine art captures the life of a practicing artist. The course helped expand my technical skills in drawing, mixing and painting.
Having one on one tuition from my lecturers meant I could hone in on problem areas, understand and resolve them without defeat. I learned to have a more mature and open minded approach to paintings, artists, materials and the art world in general. I experimented in print, mixed media, ceramic and collage. Having all the tools and facilities on hand was such an advantage and opportunity to examine all areas. The course made a significant impression and paved the path to my own artistic career.”
Erin Goulding – Artist