Drawing & Visual Investigation - DVI
The University Certificate in Drawing and Visual Investigation (DVI) part-time course offers students an opportunity to explore ideas and develop skills essential to contemporary fine art studio practice.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | University College Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 7 NFQ) | Minor | University College Dublin | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
27 weeks autumn to spring, 2 x evenings per week.
Entry Requirements
Age 21 before January 2024, Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent, English proficiency, a foundational, introductory, non credit, art or design course, a short Statement of Interest and a completed application form.
Portfolio Not required
Careers / Further progression
DVI Progression
A key pillar of CEAD programmes is Progression within arts and design education. On successful completion of the Drawing and Visual Investigation certificate, students are eligible to apply to the part-time Higher Diploma in Art. Higher Diploma in Art graduates are then eligible to apply, via advanced entry, to the final year of NCAD's undergraduate BA Degree studies.
Further information
Classes start week of 16th September 2024
Fee 2024-2025 €1,800 payable in two installments, September and January
Application Deadline 4 June 2024.
Statement of Interest
Please write a Statement of Interest (200 word approximately), as part of your application on why you want to study the University Certificate in Drawing and Visual Investigation. Save the file as a PDF. Title the PDF, and also include on the top of your Statement of Interest, your name, course code and the year of application, example, Joe Bloggs, AD095 2024. For notes on writing your Statement of Interest see https://www.ncad.ie/files/research_files/Application_Notes_Statement_of_Interest_DVI_2024.pdf
Application Notes
Bookings to be made in the student name and details only
Bookings are online only
If you have been at NCAD previously sign in to your MyNCAD account
To reset your password contact studentrecords@student.ncad.ie and include your name, date of birth and 8 digit student ID/reference number
First time NCAD students click below to apply, then select New Account & keep your password safe
Please note that all students are required to have access to a computer, Internet and be familar with Canvas (Canvas is a college information system and its easy)
DVI classes run 6.15pm to 9pm
About the CEAD DVI Certificate
This one year certificate course is for mature students 21 and over, who are interested in participating in a challenging learning opportunity in visual art and studio practice. The course is designed to meet the needs of students who have already demonstrated a commitment to their own art and design education and who wish to develop their knowledge in this field as a form of personal or professional development. Drawing and Visual Investigation is concerned with conceptual approaches to drawing as well as developing student direct observation, practical skills and visual analysis. Students completing the programme and achieving the learning outcomes are eligible to apply to the part-time Higher Diploma in Art.
AD095 DVI Modules
Code Module Name Credits Semester Evening 6.15 to 9pm
CEAD1020 Materials and Experimentation Studio 1 5 1 Tuesday & Thursday
CEAD1021 Processes and Practice Studio 1 5 1 Tuesday & Thursday
CEAD1001 Theories and Concepts in Critical Cultures 5 1 Tuesday & Thursday
CEAD1022 Ideas & Concepts Studio 2 10 2 Tuesday & Friday
CEAD1002 Professional Practice 1 5 2 Tuesday & Friday
More Information
Email cead@ncad.ie
Tel + 353 1 636 4214
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