Art
This course offers students an excellent opportunity to develop their creativity in a caring and professional environment.
| 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 full-time.
Timetables vary from year to year please contact the college directly for detailed timetable information.
Entry Requirements
1. For entry to Level 6 a full QQI Level 5 in a complementary area is required.
2. All applicants will be required to attend an interview.
3. An offer of a place on this course means the applicant has met the minimum entry.
requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview.
Careers / Further progression
Education Progression Opportunities
• CIT Crawford BA (hons) Fine Art (CR220)
• CIT Crawford BA (hons) Contemporary Applied Arts (ceramics, glass, textiles) (CR201)
• CIT Crawford level 8 Special Purpose Award in Fine Art Textiles. (CR_ATEXT_8)
• CIT BA (hons) Visual Communication (CR600)
• NCAD BA Textiles and Surface Design (AD101)
• GMIT BA Art and Design (GA270)
• LIT First year Art and Design (LC110)
• Thomastown Crafts Council certificate, CCoI ceramics and design skills course
This course is also linked to:
• Year 2 of CR220 Fine art – BA (hons) – at CIT (interview and portfolio based) through the Cork Colleges progression scheme: Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
• Year 2 of A8114 Fine Art, Sculpture & Combined Media – BA (Hons) – at LIT.
Career Opportunities
Practicing Artist, Photographer, Craft Industry (Glass, Pottery), Art Retail and gallery opportunities.
Further information
Courses commence in September 2023.
Mature students are welcome to apply.
Financial Supports
SUSI Grant
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full-time Further Education courses. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.StudentFinance.ie
Maintenance Grant Scheme for Post Leaving Certificate Courses
All grant applications must be made online to a single awarding authority SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland), through http://www.susi.ie
Students who have completed a QQI Level 5 course and are now commencing a QQI Level 6 course are deemed to be commencing a new course and must also apply to the SUSI online system.
Any student coming direct from Leaving Certificate to a PLC course will not qualify for the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) and should apply for the maintenance grant.
BTEA Back to education Allowance
This scheme is for unemployed people, lone parents and people with disabilities who are getting certain payments from the Department of Social Protection. For current information on the scheme qualifying conditions, please contact your local Social Welfare Office.
Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) (citizensinformation.ie)
Student finance website for more detailed information
https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/
VTOS
If you are over 21 years of age, unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months you can apply for the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS).
The VTOS scheme provides a range of courses to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people. It gives participants opportunities to improve their general level of education, gain certification, develop their skills and prepare for employment, self-employment and further education and training.
How do I apply for VTOS?
Application forms for VTOS available at College Admin Office.
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/returning_to_education/vocational_training_opportunities_scheme.html
CETS
Kinsale College has CETS approved courses, which means you can avail of full-time, part-time, after school only or after-school with transport Childcare places while you study here.
Yes
How to Apply & Application Deadline
Applications for all our courses will be available on the website and in the college from January 2023 for all courses commencing in September 2023.
Interviews will be held for all courses throughout the academic year. To apply, simply click on the application weblink below. Alternatively, you can ring a member of our team on (021) 4772275 to guide and assist you through the application process.
Step 1:
Complete the Application Form
The application form can be completed online at www.kinsalecollege.ie or you can print a paper version from the website. When you apply online you will receive a personal account and ID, this will enable you to view all college correspondence in relation to your application. (Applicants can complete the application on-line in the college if required) If you print the application form, please complete all sections and return to the College at
Admissions,
Kinsale College,
Bandon Road,
Kinsale,
Co. Cork
Step 2:
Attend for Interview.
Applicants will be invited for interview at the college. 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.
Step 3:
Accept Place on Course
Successful applicants will be notified of the offer of a place on a college course by post and by e-mail. Applicants must secure this place by paying the relevant Course Fee before a set date. Failure to do so may result in the place being offered to another applicant.
Step 4:
Registration and Induction
When students are offered a place on a course the notification will also contain information regarding dates for registration and induction. All students must attend the college on these designated dates.
This QQI Level 6 course is designed for students who have completed level 5, or have already achieved the skills provided in level 5 and wish to go deeper in their practice. This course offers students an excellent opportunity to develop their creativity in a caring and professional environment. A team of teachers and professional artists lead the students in their experimentations, which helps them in building up confidence and skills.
All projects are broad enough to allow students to assemble a portfolio of work suitable to their particular interests – Fine Art, Design, Photography etc -, which they may use to gain access to diploma or degree course, (subject to achieving a QQI level 5 award).
Art Level 6 students have the opportunity to further explore their ability in each of the following areas: drawing, painting, sculpture, combined materials, appreciation of art and design, and traditional and digital photography. Basics materials and tools are provided in a nice setting full of natural light.
Work Placement/Experience
Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a suitable area. The college will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.
Course Co-Ordinator: Ms. Jane Skoovgard
Module Info & Codes
Drawing: 6N3569
Painting: 6N3452
Combined Materials: 6N3587
Sculpture: 6N3570
Exhibition Techniques 6N3427
Communications: 6N1950
Work Experience: 6N1946
6M4029 - Art.
Certification: QQI Level 6 Art 6M4029.
Other Information
Class tours to exhibitions, Crawford open day, conferences by visiting artists and course alumni visitors help to promote the step towards further studies. Teachers will help students on a one to one basis for their portfolios preparation.
T: +353 21 4772 275
E: info@kinsalecollege.ie