Course Duration

1 year, full-time

Course Overview

This intensive full-time programme offers a foundation in Art & Design. Learners are enabled to test themselves in a variety of media and so develop their potential to progress to Art College and in specific areas such as architecture, industrial design, interior design, fashion photography, etc. This programme can also lead onto: Art/Craft Level 6 (Advanced Portfolio).

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must have passed the Leaving Certificate or LCA.
• Holders of a FETAC Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
• Mature learners (over 23) displaying artistic ability may be exempt from the above academic requirements.

 Places on the course are limited and will be allocated on the basis of a personal interview and a selection of applicant's own work.

Typical Modules

• Observation Drawing

• Design

• Digital Photography

• Printmaking
• Painting

• Life Drawing

• Ceramics

• Internet & e-mail

• Graphic Design

• Computer Graphics

• Work Experience in practice

Award

FETAC Level 5 - Art,Craft and Design [AACDX]

Progression/Employment Opportunities

• Holders of this qualification take up places in Third Level Colleges and Institutes of Technology. LSAD, NCAD, DIT, Crawford Art College, University of Limerick (Architecture and Product Design) and Art Colleges abroad.

• Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country will be offering opportunities for further studies. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or access: 

http://fetac.ie/fetac/learners/hels/hels.htm

Fees

As an NDP-funded programme, there are no tuition fees. Learners, however, are liable for registration and examination fees. Additionally, learners are expected to supply prescribed class and study materials.

Means-tested maintenance grants are available.