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FIELD: ARTS, CRAFTS & MEDIA
COURSE DETAILS

PORTFOLIO PREPARATION -
ART, CRAFT, DESIGN

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COURSE CODE: 5M1984
 
COURSE/PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR: MS. M. MOONEY
 
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This well established Portfolio Preparation course is for individuals who wish to gain entry to Third Level Art colleges both in Ireland and abroad. This year long course is designed to develop students skills and talents through the production of a unique, exciting and creative portfolio.

COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT

  • Drawing 
  • Design Skills
  • Communications 
  • Printmaking  
  • Painting
  • Combined Materials 
  • Sculpture 
  • Work Experience 

CAREER PROSPECTS

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

  • Fine Art
  • Fashion and Textiles
  • Interior Design
  • Photography
  • Art and Design Teaching
  • Craft
  • Industrial and Product Design
  • Sculpture
  • Printmaking
  • Ceramics

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Students will be required to bring a selection of their most recent artwork with them to interview.

CERTIFICATION

Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC): Level 5 - Certificate in 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.  All students / learners being offered a place on a course/programme will be issued with Garda Vetting forms by post with the course offer. 

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.

     
All our programmes are subject to approval by the Department of Education & Skills and validation by FETAC 
 
   

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