Art & Design
The course is an excellent foundation for any Level 8 design award, introducing a broad range of design disciplines in Animation, Ceramics, Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design/Architecture, Photography and Video, Textile Design and Silk Screen Printing before students choose their pathway.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year. Full-Time / Part-Time.
Entry Requirements
There is NO portfolio requirement for this course.
All applicants must apply to Griffith College directly online using Apply Online button below.
Mature applicants will be asked for a copy of their passport. Applicants under 23 years of age will be asked for a copy of their Leaving Certificate results.
English language
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language will also be required to provide evidence of sufficient English language abilities.
Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. Please see here for further details.
For more information on any of the above, please contact admissions@griffith.ie.
How to Apply:
CAO Applicants / Applicants under 23 years of age:
Applicants under 23 years old on the 1st January the year the course begins must submit a copy of their Leaving Certificate results. Candidates will need to have obtained a minimum of five subjects at grade O6/H7. These results must include a language (English or Irish) and either Maths or Art.
Candidates with equivalent grades from QQI (FETAC) colleges and those holding awards including BTEC qualifications will also be considered.
Applicants over 23 years of age (Mature students):
Applicants who are 23 years of age on or before the 1st January the year the course begins are considered mature learners and will be asked to submit a copy of their ID (passport or driving license) only.
Careers / Further progression
Academic Progression
Graduates of this course have the option to continue their studies at Griffith College.
We offer a number of options including:
• BA (Hons) in Design Communications
• BA (Hons) in Fashion Design
• BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture
• BA in Interior Design
• BA in Fashion Design
You can contact our admissions team to discuss what progression options
Career Progression
Through the Certificate in Art and Design Foundation Studies, you will have gained valuable design experience, built a strong foundation of creativity, and covered a diverse range of topics.
There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including:
• Web Design and Development
• Design and Projects Manager
• Interior Designer
• 3D Visualiser
• Graphic Designer
• Marketing Consultant
• Designs & Product Manager
• Management Consultant
• Interaction Designer
• UX Designer
Further information
Intake Dates:
Part-Time - September 2024
Full-Time - September 2024
Yes
How to Apply:
All applicants must apply to Griffith College directly online using Apply Online button below.
Mature applicants will be asked for a copy of their passport. Applicants under 23 years of age will be asked for a copy of their Leaving Certificate results.
Overview
Develop fundamental skills in art and design on a flexible full-time or part-time basis.
Our Art and Design course is a broad foundation level programme that is the perfect introduction to disciplines within interior design, fashion or graphic communication design.
Why study the Certificate in Art and Design at Griffith College?
Our one-year Level 6 Art and Design foundation course introduces the learner to a variety of areas in art, design and communication. The course is an excellent foundation for any Level 8 design award, introducing a broad range of design disciplines in Animation, Ceramics, Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design/Architecture, Photography and Video, Textile Design and Silk Screen Printing before students choose their pathway.
The key abilities contributing to success in the programme are creativity in design, competence in communication in a variety of media, an ability to draw with a technical understanding and organisation. Griffith's art courses in Dublin draw in candidates that have a keen interest in the cultural and social factors in design, creative expression and innovation with a capacity for both independent work and teamwork.
The purpose of this award is to
• Foster the student’s creativity through exploration and experimentation and develop a broad range of Art and Design skills.
• Offer students own study pathways, thorough project electives in Interior Design/Architecture, Fashion Design, Graphic Design and Illustration and Animation.
• Create an Art and Design Portfolio required for further study pathway progression to Level 8 BA (Hons) programme.
• Full access to Student Adobe Creative Cloud - All Apps plan, which gives you 20+ cutting-edge creative tools for desktop, mobile, and web.
Semester One
• Creative Studio Projects 1
• 2D Freehand Drawing Techniques
• Digital Design Tools 1
• Design Principles
Semester Two
• Creative Studio Projects 2
• 3D Freehand Drawing Techniques
• Digital Design Tools 2
• Visual Culture & Theory
South Circular Road, Dublin 8
Tel: +353 1 415 0400
Email: admissions@griffith.ie