Art - 2
An integrated multi-disciplinary approach to painting, ceramics, textiles, digital photography, printmaking and mixed media allows students develop their own personal creative skills and concepts with confidence. Practical workshops and classes are tailored to equip each student with the expertise to either continue in independent professional practice or to progress to third level.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
Applications are welcome from students with a QQI Level 5Level 5 Award or equivalents and a recent portfolio of art work. All applicants will be interviewed.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
This course will enable graduates to continue their career in their chosen area of expertise.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI Requirements
Excellent progressions opportunities including:
MTU Crawford BA (hons) Fine Art (CR220).
MTU Crawford BA (hons) Contemporary Applied Arts (ceramics, glass, textiles) (CR210).
MTU Crawford level 8 Special Purpose Award in Fine Art Textiles. (CR_ATEXT_8).
NCAD BA Textiles and Surface Design (AD101).
ATU BA Art and Design (GA270).
TUS First year Art and Design (LC110).
Thomastown Crafts Council certificate, CCoI ceramics and design skills course.
Further information
FEES
Student Services: €250
QQI exam fees: €80*
Facilities / Class materials: €120
Total: €450
Please note that only debit cards/visa/mastercard payments are acceptable for payment. The College cannot accept cash/cheque.
* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the QQI exam fee.
Learners attending full-time Further Education PLC courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information
regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement. The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.
Yes
Apply to this course from Art 1 or Art, Craft & Design QQI Level 5.
Students are assigned a dedicated working space with the use of a wide range of materials and equipment. Access to a purpose built painting studio, a fully equipped print and ceramics workshop ensure a professional environment for all students. Individual tutorials by an experienced team of professional art practitioners are ongoing throughout the course.
Drawing - 6N3569
Painting - 6N3452
Creative Application Ceramics - 6N3445
Printmaking - 6N3568
Combined Materials - 6N3587
History & Appreciation of Art & Design - 6N3450
Work Experience - 6N1946
Communications - 6N1950
6M4029 - Art
Award
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Art 6M4029
Applications are welcome from students with a QQI Level 5-FETAC Level 5 Award or equivalents and a recent portfolio of art work. All applicants will be interviewed.
Special Features
Progressive practise award for one level 6 Art student
Cork Printmakers education Bursary Award for one level 6 Printmaking student
All our teachers are practising artists and designers.
Excellent proven progression rate to third level study.
Regular student exhibitions in our CSN Gallery space.
Annual participation in the Life long Festival where students devise and deliver creative workshops as part of work experience.
Student Prizes
Every year we are delighted to be able to award two student prizes: Printmaker of the Year, and Cork Printmakers Student Bursary Award. This will be announced at our annual end of year exhibition in May.
Debbie Godsell
Phone: 021 2067645
Email: debbie.godsell@csn.ie
Email: info@csn.ie
Phone: +353 21 4961020
Address: Tramore Road Campus (Cork College of FET), Tramore Rd., Cork City. T12 AC91