Art Portfolio - 3D Digital & Traditional Art & Design
A 1-year portfolio course emphasising three-dimensional work and including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture and design.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in BCFE:
• Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
• CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English.
• Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students.
• A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number.
• The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+)
Minimum entry requirements for all level 5 courses
• QQI Level 4 award or equivalent
• Five O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a Merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or a relevant QQI Level 4 certificate.
What Do You Need To Apply?
In addition to the Entry Requirements, for this course you will also need to provide a portfolio of your recent work. Please see the Portfolio field above for details.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
• Graduates with a Merit profile may apply for entry to BTEC Higher National Diploma courses in BCFE, such as:
o Graphic Design Level 6 (AGH)
o Illustration Level 6 (AIH)
o Web Design – Advanced App and Web UI/UX, Level 6 (DMH)
• Graduates of this course may also apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities, Universities and Art Colleges such as NCAD, LSAD, DIT and IADT, (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution)
• ADT Portfolios are suitable for all applications to HND and BA degree courses in the areas of Stage and Screen, Model making, Fine Art, Sculpture, Painting, Printmaking, Design, Fashion Design, Photography, and Display and Character Design for Stage and Screen.
• ADT students currently progress to all national third level Art Design Colleges, NCAD, DIT, IADT, LSAD, and also to international colleges in London, Edinburgh and Holland.
Further information
Commencing September 2024.
• International Applicants
• Mature Students
• VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) funded applicants
• BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) funded applicants
Sources of Funding:
- PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme Refer to www.susi.ie
- VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) Refer to www.gov.ie/vtos
- BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) Refer to www.welfare.ie
- SOLAS Fund for Students with Disabilities Refer to www.solas.ie and guidance notes on www.bcfe.ie
Art Portfolio Guidelines
Students applying for Art and Design courses should bring to the interview an original portfolio of your best work completed within the past year.
The portfolio should contain:
• A selection of art pieces of recent observational drawings and paintings in a range of media (pencil, charcoal, pastel and paint).
• Photographs of any 3D objects they have
• Sketchbooks or notebooks
Applications and Admissions Process 2024/25:
All applications to Ballyfermot Campus will be accepted after the 6th November 2023 and the closing date for receipt of applications directly to Ballyfermot Campus is the 27th of September 2024. Applications received after this date will be processed as late applications in accordance with the Admissions Policy of Ballyfermot Campus.
Apply Online (see "Application Weblink").
For further details on admissions:
Tel: (01) 6269421
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie
Why Choose 3D Digital And Traditional Art And Design?
This one-year portfolio course places a strong emphasis on design, such as costume design, product design, model making, props, design for stage and screen, design for street theatre, craft design and fashion and set design.
You will be taught the necessary skills to research all ideas visually, through drawing, painting, photography, sculpture and design.
Assignment work is purposely broad enough to allow you to build up a portfolio suitable for your area of particular interest, whether it is fine art or design.
What Will You Study?
Drawing (5N1862)
Sculpture (5N1918)
Image Processing (5N1292)
Figure Studies (5N1869)
Communications (5N0690)
Design Skills (5N0784)
Painting (5N1302)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design (5N0755)
5M1985 - Art, Craft & Design.
Award:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Art
QQI Code: 5M1985
Ballyfermot College of Further Education,
Ballyfermot Road,
Ballyfermot,
Dublin 10
Phone: +353-1-6298500
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie