Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This well-established and successful course is designed to enable the student to develop good drawing and observational skills and knowledge of a wide range of other media and techniques. We emphasise the importance of an individual approach to study through a broad range of projects allowing each student to build on personal interests and talents. One of the main aims of the course is to prepare a comprehensive portfolio that will help students in progressing to higher education. Stillorgan College enjoys an excellent record in enabling students to achieve entry into the top Art & Design colleges, both in Ireland and the UK.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Drawing (life & analytical)
Design
Graphic Design
Ceramics
Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design
Painting
Combined Materials
Sculpture
Communications
Work Experience
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 |
| 5M1985 |
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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