Art, Craft & Design (Level 5)

 
Overview

If you can say YES to any one of the following then this may well be the course for you:

  • Always had an interest in art and would like to learn more.
  • Creative & want to try different subjects to find out what you enjoy most.
  • Want to prepare a portfolio for application to Art & Design Colleges.
  • Like to get hands on experience exploring different materials and art forms.
  • Improve your skills in Art, Craft & Design.
  • Start a career as an Artist, Craftsperson or Designer.

Should you have the interest and enthusiasm, we have the teachers, coursework and facilities
to nurture and grow your talent. We will guide you on your way to a creative career.

Students work with an Art & Design or Art & Craft emphasis.
Our Philosophy is simple – explore, express, create!

Art, Craft and Design

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate (5 passes)
Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent

Applicants of mature years will be considered on their merits
All applicants are interviewed and they should bring between five and ten examples of their own creative work.

Portfolio Preparation

Portfolio Preparation

Assistance for those applying to Art & Design Colleges. College Application Guidance

There is a very high rate of students progression to Art & Design Colleges both in Ireland and internationally

Students may apply to a range of Higher Education Institutions through the Higher Education Links Schemes

Students have access to one to one guidance on further education opportunities and portfolio preparation.
The course content is designed to assist students to prepare portfolios with a strong individual and creative content.

Student’s may apply for the reserved places on the Fine Art course in the Crawford college/ CIT  through the CCPS progression scheme.

Course Outline

Course Outline

The course content is designed to offer the student the opportunity to explore their creativity in a variety of media and forms so they can discover what their artistic and design strength are.

During the course students work on projects about the human form, objects, spaces and landscapes as well as exploring subject matter of a personal interest in the following areas.

  • Art
  • Drawing (including Life Drawing with models)
  • Painting
  • Art Appreciation
  • Sculpture(including assemblage and ceramics)
  • Combined Materials – Mixed Media & Fiber Art
  • Craft / applied art
  • Woodcraft (Wood carving)
  • Jewellery* design and making, and Art metal craft
  • Design
  • Graphic Design* & Computer Graphics
  • Digital Photography

Individual Portfolio Preparation and career guidance.
Communications
Work Experience

*Students may have the option of doing Jewellery or Graphic design

Duration

Duration

One-year full time
A second year option is available in Painting and professional Arts Practice – FETAC level 6 (subject to demand).
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Assessment

Projects and Continuous Assessment
Skills Demonstration

Certification

Certification

FETAC (NCVA):- Art/Craft/Design, Level 5, 5M1984

Course Coordinator

Course Coordinator

Ray Lonergan – you can email Ray to answer any questions you might have about the course or to arrange to visit the college.

Email: rlonergan@stjohnscollege.ie

Phone 021 4255500

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