Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
If you can say YES to any one of the following then this may well be the course for you:
- Have you always had an interest in art and would like to learn more?
- Do you enjoy making and designing?
- Do you like to draw and paint?
- Do you want to prepare a portfolio for application to Art & Design Colleges?
- Are you creative & want to try different subjects to find out what you enjoy most?
- Would you like to get hands on experience exploring different materials and crafts like jewellery, woodcraft, weaving and ceramics?
- Like to 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.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Drawing (including Life Drawing with models) 5N1862
Painting 5N1302
Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design 5N0755
Sculpture (including assemblage, Ceramics and Wood carving) 5N1918
Design Skills 5N0784
Combined Materials i.e. Mixed Media, Weaving & Fiber Art 5N0764
Art Metalwork (including Jewellery design and making)* 5N1649
Computer Illustrated Graphics* 5N1929
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
*Students may have the option of doing either Art Metalwork or Computer Illustrated Graphics.
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M1984 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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