Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This programme is specifically aimed at those who intend to apply to 3rd level art colleges in order to pursue a career in Art, Craft or Design. It is an intensive core year suited to those who wish to explore their skills in a range of art disciplines, allowing them to develop their own identity and style. This course prides itself on its success, whilst creating a positive enjoyable atmosphere, under the direction of highly experienced tutors and artists who base their teaching on their own practice. Course includes gallery visits and an optional cultural trip and the course will culminate in a group exhibition of students work.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Painting
Sculpture
Combined Materials
Drawing
Printmaking
Communications
Personal & Professional Development
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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Career Progression
Successful students will be able to progress to further Art Studies in 3rd level institutions offering Art Studies as per CAO requirements.