BCFE Applications for 2023 are Now Open
Applications for all our courses are now open on the website at www.bcfe.ie. This includes our offering of 4 Degree programmes. All our level 5 & 6 courses can also be found on fetchcourses.ie
Three of the BA Hons Level 8 s are 2 year top up degrees and will require a Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent in a relevant discipline. The 2 years spent completing the HND will count as the first 2 years of your degree with a further 2 years at Level 8 BA Hons.
These degrees include our degree in Animation, our degree in Games Design and our degree in Media Production Management.
The 4th degree offering is a new tertiary programme to Level 8 in Immersive Media Production; BA (Hons) Immersive Media Production - BCFE . Applicants will complete 2 years in BCFE followed by a further 2 years in IADT if successful.
2024 Open Day in BCFE aka CDETB Ballyfermot Campus
Our next Open Day will be held on Wednesday the 17th Jan 10.00 -4.00. All three buildings; the Main Building, the Art Block (on the Kylemore Road) & the media buildings will be open to prospective students and visitors. Come along and talk to the teachers about the courses you are interested in and the portfolio guidelines or come in and view our excellent facilities.
All welcome.
BCFE Graduation
CDETB Ballyfermot Campus formerly known as BCFE or Ballyfermot College of Further Education or as it’s known to most of our students as just plain Ballyfermot held its Graduation ceremony in the RDS Music Hall on the 23rd November. Here is just a smattering of some of the photos taken on the day.
Guest Speaker for Music Students | Accessibility of Live Music
Brian Cleary discussed sudden hearing loss and the importance of accessibility of live music, theatre and other events for people with hearing aids and cochlear implants with students from the HND in Music Production today. His blog at www.noisysilence.ie details his experiences of sudden hearing loss, severe tinnitus and regaining access to stereo sound again with a cochlear implant. Many thanks to Brian for visiting our performance Hall at BCFE, CDETB Ballyfermot Campus.
BCFE graduates are exhibiting at Art Source, RDS
BCFE graduates have been invited to exhibit at Art Source, RDS
Calvin Lynch – Illustration Graduate
I’m Calvin Lynch, an illustrator based in Dublin, Ireland. I specialise in producing narrative works such as comics, graphic novels and storyboards. I work primarily in a digital format but have a lot of experience in traditional media, my favourite being ink and brush. The reason why I work digitally is because it’s quicker, more efficient and I love experimenting midway through my pieces.
Rachel Corcoran – Graphic Graduate
Rachel Corcoran is an illustrator and designer from Dublin, Ireland. Rachel is a graduate of the Visual Communications (Graphic Design) course at Ballyfermot College of Further Education, and she has been working as a freelance illustrator since her graduation. Rachel has illustrated over 20 children’s books, including Judi Curtin’s popular series ‘Lily at Lissadell,’ and Sarah Webb’s ‘The Little Bee Charmer of Henrietta Street.’ Her illustrations can also be seen driving daily through Dublin City on vintage tea buses! Rachel’s regular clients include O’Brien Press, Usborne Books, Vintage Tea Trips, Kerry Group and Airfield Estate.
Stephen Donnelly – Animation Graduate
Wonder of the world is something to treasure. Famous lunar photos of our blue marble show just how small and delicate this world of ours is, and that to me makes even the mundane aspects of our natural world so inspiring. From my own travels I’ve discovered that through painting light and colour I can not just show what I saw but also how I felt. As children we see the world through fresh eyes … I take endless satisfaction in attempting to bring those same feelings back. My collection of artwork shows my impression of places I’ve both been and wish to be, and the times I’ve been there, as I try to find something unique about every place I come across.
Sara Serpilli – Graphic Graduate
Sara’s artwork is strongly inspired by surrealism, psychology and Italian metaphysical paintings. She works methodically to create very clean drawings impregnated with a ‘muddle’ touch. While her Graphic Design exploration is imbued with humor, bold colors and sarcasm.
Nathan (Rebecca) Clarke – Illustration Graduate
Hi, I’m Nathan, a 23-year-old Illustrator in Dublin! I’m a recent graduate from BCFE, and I’m passionate about graphic novels and character design. My art draws inspiration from old video games, medieval art, folklore, and my affection for rats and pigeons! Through my work, I aim to evoke emotions and transport viewers to realms of wonder and curiosity, and see the enigmatic beauty hidden within the mundane. Thank you for your curiosity in my work!
Tina Maher – Animation Graduate
I have always loved creating things, having picked up a crayon as a toddler and never quite being able to put it down. As the years went by, I found myself drawn to fan communities by consuming media and sharing fanart, developing my own art style along the way. This endless cycle of creating really inspires me and drives my desire to make content that would inspire others to make content in turn. Turning my own life experiences into art also can be something so deeply personal where others can project their lives and feelings creates a connection beyond language. It is human nature that started with cave paintings and I feel humbled to simply create and display my creations.
