Art & Design Portfolio Preparation
This full-time course provides a solid foundation in the necessary skills required for higher education or a career in art, craft or design. By covering a broad mix of disciplines, you will have the opportunity to find your own strengths.
| 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
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 5 subjects. Leaving Certificate Applied. QQI Level 4. Equivalent qualifications will be accepted. Mature applicants who have relevant experience and may not meet the above requirements may also apply.
Interview and Portfolio
Entry to the course is by interview and portfolio. In particular, the portfolio should include some examples of observational drawing from real items, not copied from photographs or images. We are also interested in seeing examples of sketchbooks, finished paintings, prints, sculptures, photography. Please note, your portfolio need not contain all of these. All applicants will be interviewed.
Careers / Further progression
Progression and Career Prospects
Recent Graduates have gained places in NCAD, TU Dublin, IADT Dun Laoghaire, ATU Galway, TUS – Limerick School of art and Design. Many students have progressed to higher education through the Higher Education Links Scheme which allows students to use their QQI qualification to gain CAO points. Graduates of Inchicore College have subsequently secured employment in art teaching, arts institutions, graphic design, costume design, and also practice as artists and craft producers.
Further information
Start Date: September 2024.
All our courses have had the charges reduced to a €50 registration charge which you will need to pay to accept your offer. This charge covers your full course costs for the year.
Yes
In particular, the portfolio should include some examples of observational drawing from real items, not copied from photographs or images. We are also interested in seeing examples of sketchbooks, finished paintings, prints, sculptures, photography. Please note, your portfolio need not contain all of these.
Apply Online
You apply online (see "Application Weblink"). You can apply at any time.
When you complete your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email with login details, username and password, for your new account on our college applications system, MIT. You will log into the college applications system regularly to manage your application to ICFE. If you have any problems logging in please contact our Admissions office at info@inchicore.cdetb.ie
Can’t decide which course?
Our system only allows you to apply once, but you can change your mind any time. If you are interested in applying for more than one course, please contact our admissions office at the email address above and they will advise you on what to do.
About the Course
This full-time course provides a solid foundation in the necessary skills required for higher education or a career in art, craft or design. By covering a broad mix of disciplines, you will have the opportunity to find your own strengths.
We encourage the development of ideas through drawing and personal research. On completion of the course, you should have a portfolio reflecting a wide range of skills and experience but also a sense of focus and direction.
In the second and third terms of the year, many of the students will apply to third level colleges of art and design. We will assist these students in selecting and organising their work into the best possible portfolio to achieve acceptance on their chosen course.
Course Coordinator: Eoghan O’Reilly
Subjects:
• Drawing
• Design
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Design Skills
• Metal Craft
• Printmaking
• Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design
• Communications
• Work Experience
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
5M1985 - Art
Certification: QQI Level 5 Art 5M1985
Inchicore College of Further Education,
Emmet Road,
Dublin 8,
Ireland
t: 01 453 5358
e: info@inchicore.cdetb.ie