Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is designed for learners who wish to develop a focused, independent fine art practice with clear pathways to higher education and professional creative careers. The course places a strong emphasis on autonomous, studio-based learning, mirroring the expectations of third-level art colleges and professional practice environments. These spaces allow learners to work consistently, reflect deeply on their practice, and develop the discipline and confidence required for future solo artistic practice. Learners engage with a broad range of fine art and design disciplines, drawing, sculpture, painting, printmaking, and ceramic skills.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Work Experience 6N1946
Communications 6N1950
Ceramics Craft Skills 6N3616
Exhibition Techniques 6N3427
Drawing 6N3569
Sculpture 6N3570
Painting 6N3452
Printmaking 6N3568
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
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work autonomously and independently in a fine art context and or to progress to higher education and training.