Course Overview
This one-year, QQI Level 5 full time course equips the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge to creative thinking and personal expression. This course provides you with the opportunity to channel your creativity through various artistic mediums, such as design, ceramics, digital photography, painting, drawing, batik, and stop-motion animation.
Students will benefit from full access to the Adobe Suite, enhancing their digital skills.
Throughout the course, you will have the chance to cultivate a portfolio tailored to your unique interests and talents. Upon completing the program, you’ll have the chance to showcase your artwork to the public, and your high-quality portfolio will be invaluable for both advancing to higher education and pursuing employment opportunities.
Additionally, successful completion of this course opens the door to the possibility of advancing to Third level Colleges or our Level 6 Advanced Art at our Mulgrave Street Campus
On successful completion of this course learners will be awarded a 120 credit QQI level 5 Major Award in Art, Craft and Design.
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Typical Modules
Combined Materials 5N0764
Design Skills 5N0784
Drawing 5N1862
Painting 5N1302
Digital Photography 5N1270
- Education: NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
- Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
- Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative
- • Holders of this qualification take up places in Third Level Colleges and Institutes of Technology/Technological University. TUS, NCAD, IADT, TUD, Crawford Art College, and Art Colleges abroad.
• Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any Institution/University you are interested in attending or visit www.cao.ie
• The portfolio prepared during this course can be used to apply for the portfolio assessment in LM076 Product Design and Technology or LM099 Architecture in the University of Limerick (UL).
