CERTIFICATION:

QQI Level 5 in Art 5M1985

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates may pursue an art diploma or degree in NCAD, DIT, IADT, Athlone IT, IT Carlow, UCC, Cork IT, Dun Laoghaire, Marino Institute of Education, DIT, Galway Mayo Institute, Limerick IT, Letterkenny IT, Marino College, St. Angela’s College Sligo, Sligo IT. They can also access level 7 courses in other areas in many of the IT colleges around the country. Alternatively, a graduate may seek immediate employment in a range of art, design, animation, craft or community arts type projects. Many students progress to QQI Level 6, or Higher National Diploma and Degree programmes in Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design and so on.

HIGHER EDUCATION

PROGRESSION:

DIT: DT546/TU974 Fine Art (Level 8, 4 Years) IADT: DL 827 Art (Level 8, 4, Years) NCAD: AD 101 First Year Art and Design (Level 8, 4 Years)

ART PORTFOLIO (FINE ART OR DESIGN/2D OPTIONS AVAILABLE)

ART 5M1985

WHAT IS AN ART PORTFOLIO COURSE?

This is a portfolio preparation and general art course for students who wish to gain entry to a third level art college in Ireland or abroad. The emphasis will be placed on the preparation of a balanced portfolio as well as developing skills in the art, craft and design areas. The portfolio, showing the students individual sense of design and pattern, can use a wide variety of the modules covered on the course as well as the students own interpretation of colour and design. Depending on the combination of modules a student can achieve a qualification in Fine Art or Design/2D.

COURSE CONTENT

The following modules will be offered in 2020, subject to availability and demand:

Fine Art:

• Drawing

• Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design

• Craft and Design

• Painting

• Communications

• Sculpture

• Work Experience

• Design Skills

• Word Processing

• Combined Materials

• Embroidery

Design/2D:

• Print-making

• Image Processing

• Digital Photography

• Drawing

• Painting

• Design Skills

• Sculpture

• Communications

• Work Experience

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Leaving Cert or LCA

Mature Students of all backgrounds

Other equivalent qualification

All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications

Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie