Art - Portfolio
Objectives: • Provide fundamental knowledge and
understanding of art and design processes
• Develop transferable skills of visual communication and self expression
• Identify unique personal abilities and strengths in art and design
• Enable the preparation of a portfolio of artwork to gain entry to third level courses.
| 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
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate with passes in at least five subjects
• Leaving Certificate Applied with a minimum of 120 credits
• QQI Certification at Level 4
• Applicants over 21 years who may have not completed the Senior Cycle, but are deemed to have the necessary competence and capacity to undertake the programme may also apply.
Careers / Further progression
Career / Academic Progression
Holders of this qualification take up places in Third Level Colleges and Institutes of Technology such as LSAD, NCAD, DIT, Crawford Art College, and Art Colleges abroad. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending. Having completed this programme Participants may progress to the Advanced Certificate in Art and Business Course Level 6 at CMCO.
Possible Employment Opportunities
Fashion Designer
Visual
Communication
Animation
Creative Media
Game Art
Arts Therapy
Art Teacher
Film
Special Effects
Web Design
Photography
Further information
There are no formal tuition fees for Irish and EU Nationals who are full time students on our courses. Courses are funded by the European Social Fund.
An administration fee is required to cover student services. Students will be required to pay examination fees.
Students attending our full-time PLC courses are eligible to apply for government grants. Grants range depending on individual circumstances.
For further information on grants please contact the college or SUSI www.susi.ie
Application
Application Forms are available to download from www.cmco.ie. Courses are offered subject to
demand. Places on oversubscribed courses may be determined by interview. For students with
additional learning needs, see our website for information regarding extra supports available.
Course Content:
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Communications
Work Experience
Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design
Printmaking
Design Skills
Modules may change due to QQI course requirements. Courses offered subject to demand.
Students visit Art Galleries, Art Colleges and go on field trips at home and abroad to experience the outside artistic environment.
5M1985 - Art
Qualification:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Art
Phone: 0504 21734
Email: colaistemhuire@tipperaryetb.ie
Web: www.cmco.ie