Art Portfolio - Art Graphics & Printmaking - Visual Communications
1-year portfolio course covers drawing, painting, printmaking, figure studies, photography & computer graphic design for a broad portfolio.
| 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
Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in BCFE:
• Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
• CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English.
• Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students.
• A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number.
• The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+)
Minimum entry requirements for all level 5 courses
• QQI Level 4 award or equivalent
• Five O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a Merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or a relevant QQI Level 4 certificate.
What Do You Need To Apply?
In addition to the Entry Requirements, for this course you will also need to provide a portfolio of your recent work. Please see the Portfolio field for details.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
• Graduates with a Merit profile can progress directly onto the 2-year HND in Graphic Design Level 6 (AGH) in BCFE.
• Graduates with a Merit profile can also apply to the following Higher National Diploma courses at BCFE:
o Illustration Level 6 (AIH)
o Web Design – Advanced App and Web UI/UX Level 6 (DMH)
o Classical and Computer Animation Level 6 (CCH)
• Graduates of this course may apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities such as to NCAD, DIT and IADT, (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution).
Further information
Commencing September 2024.
• International Applicants
• Mature Students
• VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) funded applicants
• BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) funded applicants
Sources of Funding:
- PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme Refer to www.susi.ie
- VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) Refer to www.gov.ie/vtos
- BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) Refer to www.welfare.ie
- SOLAS Fund for Students with Disabilities Refer to www.solas.ie and guidance notes on www.bcfe.ie
Art Portfolio Guidelines
Students applying for the Art Portfolio – Art, Graphics, Printmaking and Visual Communications course should bring to the interview a small selection of original artwork completed within the past year demonstrating Drawing skills and interests.
This original portfolio should contain:
• A selection of recent These can include quick sketches, detailed drawings, photography, paintings or digital art.
• More importantly, we love to see enthusiasm!
Applications and Admissions Process 2024/25:
All applications to Ballyfermot Campus will be accepted after the 6th November 2023 and the closing date for receipt of applications directly to Ballyfermot Campus is the 27th of September 2024. Applications received after this date will be processed as late applications in accordance with the Admissions Policy of Ballyfermot Campus.
Apply Online (see "Application Weblink").
For further details on admissions:
Tel: (01) 6269421
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie
Why Choose Art, Graphics And Printmaking?
This course enables you to create a portfolio that is both dynamic and skills based. AGP covers a wide range of disciplines: drawing, painting, print-making, photography and computer based design.
BCFE uses industry standard software in our digital studio. This gives our students practical experience and skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, which are essential in pursuing a career in Graphic Design and Visual Communications.
AGP portfolios are suitable for design courses as well as other visual arts Many of our students progress to IADT, TUD, LIT, NCAD, Crawford or stay within BCFE to study at HND level.
What Will You Study?
Design Skills (5N0784)
Drawing (5N1862)
Graphic Design Skills (5N1978)
Printmaking (5N1373)
Painting (5N1302)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design (5N0755)
Traditional Black and White Photography (5N0757)
Figure Studies (5N1869)
Communications (5N0690)
5M1995 - Graphic Design.
Award:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Graphic Design 5M1995
Course Facilities
• Film and digital cameras with full darkroom facilities.
• Traditional Print-making studio with Press.
• A suite of new Apple Macintosh computers with personal Adobe software licence for each student.
• AGP have a dedicated A3 full colour printer.
• Each registered student receives a pack of art and photography materials.
Course Features
• Work Experience project
• Cultural and research trip
• Opportunity to participate in Erasmus European work placement.
Ballyfermot College of Further Education,
Ballyfermot Road,
Ballyfermot,
Dublin 10
Phone: +353-1-6298500
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie