Art & Sculpture Practice
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Applicants may have completed the Art Major level 5 award. Mature students with experience in Art are welcome to apply. All entry is subject to interview.
Applicants must be VTOS eligible for participation on this programme.
Careers / Further progression
Progression/Employment
Students who successfully complete this programme may be eligible for progression within the further education sector or to third level.
Further information
Courses commence in September 2023.
Mature students are welcome to apply.
€50.
PLC Maintenance Grants
Whitehall College of Further Education is an approved college for Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) Maintenance Grants. Information on this scheme is available on www.susi.ie and www.studentfinance.ie. Applications are made on-line at www.susi.ie.
Payment of this grant is subject to Susi receiving confirmation from the college that the student is registered and in attendance on the course in respect of which the student has been awarded the grant.
VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunity Scheme)
Whitehall College of Further Education has for many years provided innovative programmes for mature students who wish to return to education. Previous educational attainment does not exclude anyone from the opportunity to join our programmes. Entry to all programmes is determined by interview. Mature students can participate in any of the Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) programmes that are offered by Whitehall College, or you may choose to participate in one of our specific VTOS programmes.
What is VTOS?
VTOS means 'vocational training opportunity scheme'. VTOS gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to full-time education without losing their social welfare payments.
How will it benefit me?
Prepare you to go to paid employment
Prepare you for further education opportunities
Provide you with an increased range of lifestyle options
Skills acquisition
You will also:
- Receive a small lunch allowance and may be entitled to a travel allowance depending on the distance between your home and the college
- Receive books and materials free of charge
- There is limited financial support available for childcare for those using registered childminders.
How much will it cost?
Courses are provided free of charge (€50 booking deposit refundable at the end of the course).
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Applications are made on-line through the College website.
Our application system will acknowledge receipt of your application.
If you have any questions relating to entry requirements please contact the College.
Course Description
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.
Drawing
Painting
Exhibition Techniques
Personal and Professional Development
Work Experience
Communications
Sculpture
Combined Materials
Modules are subject to confirmation/change.
6M4029 - Art.
Certification: Major Award QQI Art 6M4029 Level 6.
Admissions Office,
Whitehall College of Further Education,
Email: info@whitehallCFE.cdetb.ie
Phone: 01 837 6011 or 01 837 6012
Fax: 01 837 7717
www.whitehallcollege.com