Art 1 - Art, Craft & Design
Art 1 offers an exciting introduction to professional art practice. It is suited to the mature student or to those who prefer supported learning without the pressures of CAO portfolio deadlines. Art and design projects will be delivered in a positive and creative environment. Students will learn to investigate experiment and create art with confidence and skill.
| 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 students may progress to Level 6 courses such as Art 2.
Entry Requirements
Applications welcome from with those with an interest or experience in creativity.
Leaving certificate or equivalent required and mature students with no formal qualification can apply.
Places will be offered based on an interview. Bring a sample of art, design or craft work to the interview.
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Past students now work in art centres, community art projects, art collectives and design studios.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI Requirements
Excellent progressions opportunities including:
Cork College of FET, Tramore Road Campus Art 2.
MTU Crawford BA (hons) Fine Art (CR220).
MTU Crawford BA (hons) Contemporary Applied Arts (ceramics, glass, textiles) (CR210).
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).
NCAD BA Textiles and Surface Design (AD101).
ATU BA Art and Design (GA270).
UK colleges.
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.
Yes
Creative thinking and personal expression are key elements of the course. Students will produce a comprehensive portfolio of work through a series of workshops, classes and individual tutorials. This course can lead to study in Art 2.
This is a one year course but on successful completion students may progress to Level 6 courses such as Art 2.
Course Content
Students will be examined in a minimum of 8 subjects. The following subjects may be offered.
Drawing - 5N1862
Painting - 5N1302
Combined Materials - 5N0764
Printmaking - 5N1373
Design Skills - 5N0784
Ceramics - 5N0759
Communications - 5N0690
Work Experience - 5N1356
WORK PLACEMENT:
Group project will lead to an event such as an exhibition.
5M1984 - Art, Craft and Design
Award
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Art, Craft & Design 5M1984
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Our in-house gallery provides students with first-hand experience both in exhibiting and promoting their work to industry standard.
Bartley Burns
Phone: 021 2067614
Email: bartley.burns@csn.ie
Email: info@csn.ie
Phone: +353 21 4961020
Address: Tramore Road Campus (Cork College of FET), Tramore Rd., Cork City. T12 AC91