If you can say YES to any one of the following then this may well be the course for you:
Always had an interest in art and would like to learn more.
Creative & want to try different subjects to find out what you enjoy most.
Want to prepare a portfolio for application to Art & Design Colleges.
Improve your skills in Art, Craft & Design.
Start a career as an Artist, Craftsperson or Designer.
Should you have the interest and enthusiasm, we have the teachers, coursework and facilities to nurture and grow your talent. We will guide you on your way to a creative career.
Students work with an Art & Design or Art & Craft emphasis.
Our Philosophy is simple - explore, express, create!
Course Outline Art
Drawing (including Life Drawing)
Painting
Art Appreciation
Sculpture
Combined Materials - Mixed Media & Fiber Art
PORTFOLIO PREPARATION & Assistance for those applying to Art & Design Colleges.
College Application Guidance
*Students may have the option of doing Jewellery or Graphic Design
Communications
Work Experience
Leaving Certificate (5 passes)
Leaving Certificate Applied
or equivalent
Applicants of mature years will be considered on their merits
Students should present between five and ten examples of their creative work at interview
Duration One-year full time
A second year option is available in Painting and professional Arts Practice - FETAC level 6 (subject to demand).
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Certification
FETAC (NCVA):
- Art/Craft/Design, Level 5, AACDX
Facilities Hands on approach, Specialist Staff
Field Trips & Speakers, Mac Room, 3D Craft Room, Darkroom.
One to one portfolio guidance.
Progression There is a very high rate of students progression to Art & Design Colleges both in Ireland and internationally
Students may apply to a range of Higher Education Institutions through the Higher Education Links Schemes.
The following are examples of progression routes but should only be taken as a guide:
Limerick IT
Athlone IT
IT Carlow
Cork IT
Dublin IT
Dundalk IT
Dun Laoghaire IADT
Galway-Mayo IT
Letterkenny IT
NCAD
IT Sligo
Waterford IT
