Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
One of the longest running portfolio preparation courses in the country, this course is specifically designed to meet the needs of the learner who wish to compile a strong individual and creative art portfolio for entry to third level. The course curriculum creates an opportunity for the learner to explore traditional and contemporary art techniques and build their experiences in a diverse range of materials and media. An environment of innovation and autonomous learning reflects the third level college and employment experience, and aims to equip learners with confidence and proficiency in their art and design practice. Learners explore their creativity in a variety of media and forms so they can discover what their artistic and design strengths are.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Communications
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Work Experience
Design Skills
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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Career Progression
Graduates of this course have progressed on to:
- Graphic Design
- Fashion Design
- Fine Art
- Animation
- Sculpture
- Ceramics
- Printmaking and Illustration
- Film Studies
- Photography
- Product Design
- Architecture
- Interior Design and Technology
- Art Therapy
- Retail Design
- Environmental Design