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.

• 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.

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