Art Mixed Media & 3D Studies
Are you ready to unleash your creativity and learn how to make unique, sustainable, and stunning art pieces? Our QQI Level 5 Mixed Media & 3D Studies (Art, Craft and Design) course is the perfect fit for those with a strong interest in design, textile, and craft skills.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
We welcome students with creativity and a strong interest in art, design and craft skills. Our QQI Level 5 Art, Craft and Design course is also suitable for mature students with work or life experience.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
Our QQI Level 5 Art, Craft and Design course equips you with relevant work experience to pursue a range of career paths such as self-employed and freelance artists, commission work, designers, and makers of craft objects.
Progression
Our Career Guidance Counsellor is available to advise you on the various progression options to Higher Education. You can progress to IT Colleges through Higher Education Links CAO scheme, including Art (IADT, DL827), and Art & Design (NCAD –AD101-Art & Design Portfolio), and TU Dublin School of Art & Design and also DCFE Advanced Ceramics & Design Level 6.
At our college, we are committed to providing our students with the skills and knowledge they need to make their mark on the art world. Join our QQI Level 5 Art, Craft and Design course and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in the creative arts.
Further information
Applications for September 2024 Now Open.
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students in approved full-time third-level education in Ireland and also, in some cases, funding for students studying outside of Ireland. Support is available to all types of students, from school leavers to mature students returning to education. www.susi.ie
1. Choose Your Course
To help choose your course:
- Visit our Programme Advisory Video on our website
- Read this prospectus or visit our website
- Visit the College (Advisory Meetings, Open Days, College Awareness Week)
- Talk to our Guidance Counsellor or Course Coordinator
2. Make Your Application:
When you have decided on your course(s) you should:
- Complete our online application form. You must have a valid email address, mobile number, and your PPSN number to apply online.
- All applications are acknowledged through our online Enrol system. The status of your application can be tracked 24/7 by logging into your Enrol account, which is created for you when you first apply.
3. Advisory Meeting
- Soon after making your online application you will receive an email and text from the College inviting you to view our online Information Session, or attend one of our regular Open Advisory Meetings where any questions can be answered in person.
- Admission to courses are advisory in nature, though some entry criteria apply to all our courses. Leaving Cert/Leaving Cert Applied or its equivalent is normally a requirement, though the College can look at individual cases where criteria may not be met. The advisory meeting also ensures that mature students (over 23) are matched to the right course.
- Following this session/advisory meeting, you will receive an email with details on how to accept your place on the course.
4. Accept Your Place
When you decide to accept your place:
- A non-refundable deposit of €50 can be made by credit or debit card through the Website. The College is a cashless centre and will not normally accept cash or cheques. If you have any issues making your payment please contact the college.
5. Registration and Induction
- Induction and orientation sessions take place at the commencement of courses in September.
- The College will notify applicants of induction and commencement dates, details of fees and the academic calendar.
Are you ready to unleash your creativity and learn how to make unique, sustainable, and stunning art pieces? Our QQI Level 5 Mixed Media & 3D Studies (Art, Craft and Design) course is the perfect fit for those with a strong interest in design, textile, and craft skills. In this course, you’ll learn how to create, design, and make a wide range of unique craft, sculpture, and textile pieces using different upcycled materials.
Programme of Study
Our QQI Level 5 Art, Craft and Design programme includes a range of modules that will help you expand your knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Core Modules:
Communications
Work Experience
Drawing
Design Skills
Elective Modules:
Print Making
Ceramics
Colour and Light
Sculpture
Combined Materials
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands.
Work Experience
Our QQI Level 5 Art, Craft and Design course incorporates 160 hours of studio practice. You’ll produce a range of craft items and have the opportunity to put on a craft exhibition.
5M1984 - Art, Craft and Design.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Art, Craft and Design - Code 5M1984.
Dundrum College of Further Education,
Dundrum Main Street,
Dundrum,
Dublin 14,
D14 HD83
Email: info@dcfe.ie
Tel: +353 1 298 5412