Art - Portfolio
Our Art, Craft & Design Portfolio Course is one of the longest established portfolio courses in the country. We offer a unique opportunity to try an exciting variety of subjects, along with the use of a huge range of art materials. The teachers’ enthusiasm for their subjects and their expertise is infectious.
| 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
This is a one year course but on successful completion of the year students may progress to Art 2, Design 2.
Entry Requirements
A small portfolio of work that shows your interests and ability in art or design. This should include some observational drawing. Work done for Leaving Certificate or art classes is perfect. Please photograph 3D or framed pieces.
All applicants should have achieved Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard.
Mature students without formal qualifications are most welcome to apply.
All applicants will be interviewed.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
In the past 5 years our graduates have gone on to practice and work in the following areas: art teaching, painting, sculpture, printing and also in ceramic design, photography, textiles, fashion design, graphic design, interior design, architecture, advertising multimedia , animation, film making, make-up for TV and film, Arts Business Management, art therapy. Graduates of this course work nationally and internationally.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
390 CAO points can be earned by students on successful completion of this course.
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI Requirements
Excellent progressions opportunities including:
MTU Crawford BA (hons) Fine Art (CR220).
MTU Crawford BA (hons) Contemporary Applied Arts (ceramics, glass, textiles) (CR210).
MTU BA (hons) Visual Communications (CR112).
MTU BA (hons) Multimedia (CR112).
MTU Crawford level 8 special purpose award in Fine Art Textiles (CR_ATEXT_8 ).
TUS First year Art and Design (LC110).
TUS Creative Multimedia (LC517).
TUS Digital Animation Production (LC518).
TUS Fashion Knitwear and Textiles (LC111).
NCAD BA Textiles and Surface Design (AD101).
ATU BA Art and Design (GA270).
UK colleges.
Cork College of FET, Tramore Road Campus Art 2.
Cork College of FET, Tramore Road Campus Digital Media BTEC Higher National Diploma.
Students who wish to use the links to further studies will need to attain a certain level of achievement in their QQI award.
Further information
FEES
Student Services: €250
QQI exam fees: €50*
Facilities / Class materials: €120
TotaL: €420
Please note that only debit cards/visa/mastercard payments are acceptable for payment. The College cannot accept cash/cheque.
* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the QQI exam fee.
Learners attending full-time Further Education PLC courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information
regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement. The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.
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Course Description
Art, Craft and Design offers an easy transition from a classroom environment to that of an open studio and gives a great sense of what it's like to be a practicing artist. Our Students gain skills and knowledge that gives them the confidence to produce their best work. This combined with excellent facilities, and individual tutorials leads to the development of a strong and individual portfolio.
Our students forge great friendships that continue onto college. A high percentage of our graduates gain entry into their chosen art and design colleges in Ireland and the U.K. We are proud to say CSN art students go on to win prestigious national and international awards.
Students will be examined in 8 subject areas. The following subjects may be offered:
Portfolio Preparation
Drawing - 5N1862
Design Skills - 5N0784
Painting - 5N1302
Ceramics - 5N0759
Sculpture - 5N1918
Combined Materials - 5N0764
Printmaking - 5N1373
Digital Photography - 5N1270
Graphic Design Skills - 5N1978
Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design - 5N0755
Computer Illustrated Graphics - 5N1929
Communications - 5N0690
Personal and Professional Development - 5N1356
5M1985 - Art
5M1984 - Art, Craft & Design
Certification:
QQI level 5 Certificate in Art, Craft and Design 5M1984 or QQI Level 5 in Art 5M1985
Special Features
Our in-house gallery provides students with first -hand experience both in exhibiting and promoting their work to industry standard.
Deirdra Nolan & Jean Bradley
Phone: 021-2067641
Email: deirdra.nolan@csn.ie, jean.bradley@csn.ie
Email: info@csn.ie
Phone: +353 21 4961020
Address: Tramore Road Campus (Cork College of FET), Tramore Rd., Cork City. T12 AC91