Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This 1 year full time programme is designed to allow participants to prepare an Advanced Portfolio in the field of Art Craft and Design. It will enable participants to further their knowledge and fundamental skills within this area. The course is suitable for learners with experience in Art Craft and Design who wish to advance their practical and creative skills.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Drawing
Painting
Ceramics
Communications
Work Experience
Printmaking
Combined Materials
Exhibition Techniques
Illustration
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 |
| 6M4029 |
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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Career Progression
Learners pursuing further studies in Art & Design are assisted in the preparation of their (Advanced) portfolios and may apply to Third Level Colleges and Institutes of Technology. LSAD, NCAD, DIT, Crawford Art College and Art Colleges abroad.