Art & Design - Portfolio Preparation
This course involves practical studio and location work. It enables students to develop drawing and observational skills and to explore creativity and personal expression through a broad range of creative processes including Sculpture, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Painting and Drawing.
| 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. September - May.
This is full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Preference will be given to students who will complete all eight modules.
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education
• Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme
• The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.
Atlantic Technological University - Sligo Campus
SG232 BA in Creative Design Level 7
SG231 BA in Fine Art Level 7
From academic Year 2023 Fine Art Degree programmes will accept applicants directly into stage 2 of the courses
Requirements for Direct Entry are;
3 distinctions in a QQI Art and/or Art and Design Course
Interview
Portfolio
All applicants by direct entry are advised to also apply to the CAO for a Stage One place
Acceptance for Direct Entry will be made on a rolling basis and early application is advisable
Applications Process for Direct Entry to 2nd Year
Applicants apply through the Portfolio Portal
When registering on Portal State Direct Entry to Year 2
Submit Digital Portfolio and Questionnaire
Email Admissions at admissions@itsligo for Direct Entry Application form and fill and return to admissions by email.
Interview in person will then be arranged
Provisional offers are made after interview
Successful applicants submit final results of QQI/PLC course
If 3 Distinctions achieved final offer made of place on Fine Art Course
ATU - Galway
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art Level 8
Technological University Dublin
TU974 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art Level 8
MTU - Crawford College of Art & Design
CR220 BA (Hons) Fine Art Level 8
CR210 BA (Hons) Contemporary Applied Art Level 8
TUS - Limerick School of Art & Design
LC110 BA (Hons) Art & Design (Clare St) Level 8
A8116 BA (Hons) in Fashion Design (Clare St) Level 8
National College of Art & Design
First Year Studies in Art & Design
Further information
The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of www.susi.ie
All projects are broad enough to allow students to develop a portfolio suitable to their particular interests – Fine Art, Design, Animation etc. Visits to various art gallery’s throughout Ireland takes place during the college term to inform, develop and stimulate the students’ knowledge of the arts. Work experience takes place throughout the year. It involves two weeks of work placement, artists talks and weekly tutorials. Learners may also choose to progress their studies into Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
This course is designed to
Prepare participants for entry to Higher Education colleges.
Develop and complete a portfolio of Art & design over eight modules.
Prepare learners to acquire a comprehensive range of skills in art, crafts & design.
Course Content
• Design Skills 5N0784
• Drawing 5N1862
• Sculpture 5N1918
• Communications 5N0690
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Painting 5N1302
• Print Making 5N1373
• Combined Materials 5N0764
• Animation Drawing Studies 5N1830 ***NEW***
Work Experience
Art & Design students will have the opportunity to complete their work experience on the beautiful Island of Tenerife, Spain through the Erasmus+ programme. This is a paid internship for three weeks with no expense to the student. This will give participants a unique opportunity to experience living in another culture, enjoy travelling, improve language skills, gain a Europass Qualification, add this experience to your CV and get that valuable job.
5M1984 - Art, Craft & Design
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Art, Craft and Design (5M1984)
How the course is taught
This is a practical course where learning takes place primarily in an art room.
SCFE has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.
We provide learning supports that are tailored to meet the needs of individual learners.
Please Note
A new National Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. Sligocfe reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Phone 071-9145480
Email: sligocfe@msletb.ie
Web: www.sligocfe.ie
For more information
Phone 071-9145480 or email sligocfe@msletb.ie