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Arts, Crafts & Media
Art, Craft, Design - Portfolio Preparation (L5)

Fashion Design (L5)

Graphic Design (L5)

Interior Design (L5)

Media Production & Photography (L5)

Multimedia Production & Digital Movie (L5)

Music (L5)

Theatre Performance(L5)

Multimedia & Web Development (L6)

Multimedia (L6)

     

Art, Craft, Design - Portfolio Preparation

- Level 5
- AACDX

Course Co-ordinator: Ms. M. Mooney

The main objective of this one-year course is to give its students the competitive edge in obtaining a third level college place through the production of a highly professional portfolio of work in art, craft and design.

Course Content

  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Design
  • Combined Materials
  • Ceramics
  • Art Metalwork
  • Communications
  • Work Experience

Career Prospects

Students who qualify in this area can pursue a career in:

  • Fine Art
  • Craft
  • Fashion and Textiles
  • Art and Design Teaching
  • Photography
  • Ceramics
  • Industrial and Textiles
  • Interior Design
  • Film and Video
  • Arts Administration

  • Certification

    Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC):
    Level 5 - Art Craft Design.

    Due to ongoing developments in FETAC, award names and content are subject to change.

    Higher Education

    FETAC graduates are eligible to apply to Institutes of Technology and Universities for follow-on courses.

    Garda Vetting

    Garda Vetting is a requirement on courses / programmes where students / learners have access to children or vulnerable adults. Prior to attending work experience students / learners must be vetted by the Gardai. Students / learners on relevant course/programmes will be issued with Garda Vetting forms by post prior to interviews. Students / learners who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland / Northern Ireland and for whom Garda Vetting is unavailable are required to provide vetting from the relevant police authorities.

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