This course will equip learners with the tools and expertise needed to thrive in community driven environments. Throughout this course, you will delve into various modules that form the backbone of community development. Each module is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of fostering community growth and resilience. By exploring these modules, you'll gain practical skills in conflict resolution, effective team collaboration and a deep comprehension of psychological aspects crucial in community dynamics.

The course promotes principles of inclusion, equality and social justice. This programme emphasises hands-on experience, encouraging students to apply learned theories to real-world scenarios, ensuring a well-rounded and practical skillset upon completion.

This course will equip learners (who already hold a QQI Level 5 related award or equivalent) with a range of skills and knowledge to implement and deliver community development programmes in a structured and co-ordinated way. It also provides a gateway to further study at Level 7 or Level 8.

This is a second year fashion programme offered to students who complete QQI Level 5 Fashion Design. It allows the learner to advance their design, technical and creative skills. It gives the learner a stronger understanding of the fashion industry and provides them with the skills to succeed in the world of fashion. QQI Level 6 fashion has a greater emphasis on sewing and pattern making to facilitate learners who wish to establish their own business or label.

This course prepares the student for the vibrant, creative and challenging world of fashion. The course promotes awareness of current fashion industry trends, along with an understanding of the importance of good presentation skills.

This advanced-level course prepares students for the vibrant, creative, and constantly evolving world of fashion design. It fosters innovation, technical proficiency, and a deep understanding of the fashion industry, from concept development to garment realisation. Students will explore both the creative and commercial aspects of fashion, building a portfolio that reflects individuality, craftsmanship, and professional design standards.

The course promotes awareness of current industry trends, sustainability in design, and the importance of strong visual presentation and communication skills.

This is a one-year, full-time advanced course designed to elevate the technical proficiency and conceptual thinking developed at Level 5 to an elite, professional standard. The curriculum challenges students to adopt a highly creative and sophisticated approach across diverse photographic genres, including Portraiture, Still Life, Fine Art, and commercial Advertising Photography. Learners deepen their craft by working with large-format cameras and traditional darkroom practices, while simultaneously leveraging cutting-edge image-capture tools such as professional digital camera networks, film, and drones for still and video production. The program focuses on blending masterful technical skill with artistic, conceptual imagery. 

This one-year QQI Level6 Advanced Art course offers students an excellent opportunity to further develop their artistic skillsand creativity in a caring and professional environment. This course enables participants to prepare an Advanced Portfolio in the field of Art and Design. The aim of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire the skill and knowledge to competently work independently in a fine art & design context or to progress to higher education and training.

This program is designed for passionate creatives looking to elevate their artistic skills and establish a dedicated studio practice. The curriculum provides a comprehensive education bridging the worlds of ceramics and fine art, offering students a structured space to explore innovative methodologies and expand their technical fluencies in drawing, painting, and pottery.

Throughout the course, significant emphasis is placed on observational drawing and the iterative design process, encouraging learners to make deep conceptual and technical connections across all three mediums. Graduates emerge with a refined, cohesive portfolio and the independent studio confidence required to pursue higher education art degrees or launch professional careers as independent artists and craftspeople.

This is a one-year, full-time course with hands on tuition from craft practitioners, where learners will develop and explore their creative and technical skills and gain confidence to progress further in the field of contemporary craft, art and design.

This one-year full-time Art course is specifically designed for mature students who wish to deepen their existing art practices through a practical and engaging curriculum. The program offers a diverse mix of creative disciplines, including painting, drawing, creative ceramics, printmaking, and image processing, all underpinned by art appreciation studies. A key feature of the course is its focus on experiential learning, with regular visits to galleries and exhibitions alongside location-based field trips that allow students to work in various environments. By the end of the year, learners will have cultivated a clear personal direction in their work, providing them with the confidence and technical foundation to continue as independent artists or to advance toward a Fine Arts degree.

This programme offers a broad range of skills and development opportunities. Special attention is given to facilitate personal creativity. The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge skills and competence to work autonomously and independently in a fine art context or to progress to higher education and training.

This is a one-year, full-time programme that affords students the opportunity to further develop creativity, technical skills and artistic identity through studio work. Students may also further develop animation techniques.

This program at LCFE's Mulgrave Street Campus is a one-year, full-time NFQ Level 6 course tailored for learners with prior experience who wish to elevate their practical, technical, and creative skills. The curriculum focuses on developing the advanced vocational skills and theoretical knowledge required to compile an elite Advanced Portfolio.